Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Post-operative Pain Management in Neonatal Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Proper detection, assessment and management of post-operative pain in neonatal patients is vital to mitigate poor outcome. In our setting various analgesic modalities are routinely used to control pain in ... -
Evaluation of Nurses’ Practice on Utilization of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Care Bundle in Criticalcare Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mechanical ventilation is a supportive therapy for majority of critically-ill patients in critical care unit either through an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy. This therapy causes airway contamination and ... -
Factors associated with dental caries among children/youth in Mbeere district.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Anecdotal reports from Compassion International assisted projects indicated that dental related conditions remained among the top five most prevalent conditions among the children/youth since 2009 despite implementation ... -
Effect of Plethysmography Variability Index Based Fluid Therapy in Enhancing Recovery Aftermajor Abdominal-pelvicsurgery
(University of Nairobi, 2020)STUDY BACKGROUND: Intra-operative fluid management based on Heart Rate (HR), Mean arterial pressure (MAP), Central Venous Pressure (CVP), urine output (U/O), replacing perioperative fluid deficits, insensible losses and ... -
Missed Opportunities for Diagnosis of Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 1-23 Months at Paediatric Emergency Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: In children under the age of five years acute malnutrition has remained a major health concern, with poor progress made towards achieving the desired reduction in prevalence. Currently 17 million children ... -
Subgingival Fusobacterium Nucleatum in Mothers With Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital and Its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Preterm birth (PB) and low birth weight (LBW) are some of the main contributors to morbidity and mortality in neonates. Risk factors for preterm birth and low birth weight (PLBW) are tobacco, maternal body-mass index, ... -
Drug Therapy Problems Among Patients on Proton Pump Inhibitors in the Medical Wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Drug therapy problems (DTPs) are major causes of morbidity, increased cost of health care, increased hospital stay and mortality. Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) use in hospitals has been increasing over time despite ... -
Pattern of bacterial colonization and antimicrobial susceptibility of tracheal aspirates in tracheostomised patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Tracheostomy is an operative procedure that creates a surgical airway in the cervical trachea. Tracheostomy is vital in airway management in both emergency and elective situations. The airway in healthy non tracheotomised ... -
Time to childhood immunization uptake in Kenya: a survival model
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Childhood immunization is an important intervention aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality among under-fives. Immunization coverage is the most common indicator used to evaluate the performance of this ... -
The Burden of Depression Among Patients With End Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, and Parklands Kidney Center
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND Depression is the commonest psychological disorder in end stage renal disease (ESRD). The presence of depression has been linked with high rates of morbidity and mortality, as well as having an impact on the ... -
Impact of community health workers on nutritional status and cognitive development of children aged less than two years in Kisumu and Migori Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, child malnutrition and poor cognition issues of public health importance. Sub Saharan Africa records the highest levels of malnutrition with 39% of children being stunted, 4% underweight and 10% wasted while ... -
Etiology, Common Practices and Early Complications of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: PTHA has transformed from its original invention to the current state. Etiologies leading to PTHA have shifted from the original primary osteoarthritis to include other etiologies due to improvement in implant ... -
Prevalence of Depression Among Caregivers of Hiv Infected Children Aged 10 Years and Below, on Follow Up at Comprehensive Care Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mental health morbidities such as depression are well described consequences associated with chronic illnesses and are exacerbated when offspring are suffering from chronic illnesses such as HIV. Caregivers own ... -
Benefit Incidence Analysis for Maternal Newborn and Child Health Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Mother and child health services financing is a key government priority objective in most countries and the delivery of this strategic direction usually lies fundamentally on the distributional issues aimed at addressing ... -
Burden of Restless Leg Syndrome in Patients With End Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is an underestimated neurological condition in hemodialysis patients. Restless leg syndrome has a negative effect on the quality of sleep and life in these patients. In Kenya, chronic ... -
Prevalence, risk factors and outcomes of neonatal dehydration among 13 hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Information - Neonatal deaths currently contribute nearly 50% of under-five deaths and identification of causes of neonatal mortality is a priority. There are concerns that dehydration is a common problem in ... -
Age- and Cause-specific Mortality Patterns and Trends in an Urban Informal Settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2009–2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Title: Age and cause specific mortality patterns and trends in an urban informal settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2009–2018 Background: Effective health services planning and prioritization require reliable and timely mortality ... -
N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide and Highly Sensitive C-reactive Protein Level in Sickle Cell Disease Patients at Steady State
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sickle cell disease is a non-communicable disease attracting global public health concern. Chronic effects of sustained hemolytic anemia drive the development of end-organ complications which include heart, brain, kidney, ... -
Prevalence of Sub-Clinical hypothyroidsim and its correlation with diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Numerous epidemiological studies show that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have a higher prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism which may be associated with diabetic complications. Controversy however ... -
Colorectal cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital from 2014 to 2018: clinicopathological characteristics, outcomes & correlates
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed amongst males and females worldwide. The incidence has stabilised in the developed world but seems to be rising in developing countries. It is ...