Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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A Comparative Study of Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes During the 2016/17 Doctors Strike in Public Hospitals and a Similar Period the Previous Year at Nazareth Hospital; a Private Faith-based Facility
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The 2016/2017 Kenyan Doctors’ strike lasted 100 days involving all Public Health facilities. Pregnant women sought alternative care including from private or faith-based facilities. Studies done on effects of ... -
Antimicrobial Activity Of Albizia Grandibracteata Against Neisseria Gonorrheae
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection affecting millions of people worldwide in any given year. In Africa alone, it affects approximately 11.4 million people annually. In Kenya, very few studies ... -
Predictors Of Presumptive Treatment Of Uncomplicated Malaria Among Children In Private Retail Outlets In Kenya: Mixed Effects Logistic Regression Modelling
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The health seeking behavior in Kenya raises concerns in malaria case management at the private sector. Adherence to the national guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of malaria is key in ... -
Adequacy of Glycaemic Control and Knowledge of Diabetes Among Ambulatory Type 2 Diabetic Patients at Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Diabetes mellitus is associated with high morbidity, premature mortality and socioeconomic burden globally. Knowledge of diabetes plays an integral role in attaining desirable diabetes self-care and clinical ... -
Risk Factors and Risilience for Depressive Illness Among Children Hospitalised in Kenyatta National Hospital,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Depression is a common (prevalence 12.9%), debilitating disease and the 3rd major contributor to Global Burden of disease, with greater incidence (41.3 to 63%) in children with physical illness. Various factors are associated ... -
Association Between Perceived Parenting Styles and Emotional and Behavioural Problems Among Adolescent Students in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Becoming an independent adult who can sufficiently rely on him/herself without the support of parents during the adolescent transition when dynamic, broad and influential changes occur in human development ... -
Utility of Imprint Cytology in Rapid Intra-operative Diagnosis of Head and Neck Lesions in Patients Attending Surgical Clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Intraoperative consultation has offered an important service in patient management. There is need for minimal turnaround time in the laboratory assessment of surgical specimens that will aid the surgeon in formulation ... -
A Five Year Review of the Clinical Presentation and Management of Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis in in-patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Preseptal cellulitis is a common eye condition especially in children and generally responds well to treatment. Orbital cellulitis is a more severe infection and has the potential risk of loss of sight and life. ... -
A Prospective Study on the Factors That Affect Changes in Endothelial Cell Density and Central Corneal Thickness Over a Three-month Period After Phacoemulsification at an Eye Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The ultrasonic energy during phacoemulsification cataract extraction results in pathophysiological mechanism that induce changes in endothelial cell density (ECD) and central corneal thickness (CCT). Objective: ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Patients With Substance Use Disorders in Rehabilitation Centres in Nairobi and Its Environs
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There is paucity of data whereby mental healthcare workers in rehabilitation centres diagnose co-occurring depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, which are common mental disorders among patients with ... -
Profiling of Bacteria in Bacterial Vaginosis Infection Among Preterm Births in Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is defined as a live birth (singleton or multiple) before 37 weeks of completed gestation. PTB is the topmost cause of morbidity and death of pretem babies internationally and the second ... -
Disruptive Behavior Disorders Among School-going Children Aged 6-12 Years in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBDs) are a common co-occurring condition of childhood onset and are of significant public health concern. Yet, the prevalence of these conditions among Kenyan Children is not ... -
The Family Burden of Care for Persons With Substance Use Disorders: a Case of Rehabilitation Centers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Substance use disorder (SUD) is a family disease and its presence in one family member has enormous impact on the whole family with the greatest burden being bone by the primary caregiver. Pressure on family ... -
Factors Associated With Early Perinatal Mortality in Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan; 2018, a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background/Objectives: Studies show that Africa region has the highest perinatal mortality rate with more than 5 times higher than developed countries. In spite of modest improvements of perinatal mortality rate in South ... -
Association Between Major Life Events and Psychiatric Morbidity Among Adults Awaiting Discharge at Mathari Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Previous studies have shown that an association actually exists between exposure to major life event and occurrence of a mental disorder. Although major life events have been associated with a range of mental ... -
Speciation and antifungal susceptibility of candida isolates from diabetic foot ulcer patients in kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Diabetic foot ulcer is the leading cause of diabetic related hospital admissions, amputations and mortality among diabetic patients. Chronic wounds are a concern to public health worldwide, and the effects are ... -
Prevalence of Malnutrition and Its Impact on Clinical Outcome in Elective General Surgical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Malnutrition has long been associated with negative post-operative outcomes such as delayed recovery times, higher complications rates, higher rates of morbidity and mortality, elevated readmission rates, ... -
Psychosocial Correlates of Conversion Disorder Among Adolescents Seen at the Oupatient Youth Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: There is paucity of epidemiological data on Conversion Disorder (CD) among adolescents. However, this disorder is common among adolescents attending any medical health care clinics. It is mostly associated ... -
Piers Model for the Prediction of Adverse Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes in Preclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Preeclampsia is a subset of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) and contributes to the top 3 causes of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Because of the enormous burden of adverse maternal ... -
Use of Robson Classification to Analyze Contributors to the Caeserean Section Rates and Associated Early Maternal and Peri-natal Outcomes at the Pumwani Maternity Hospital for the Year 2016 (Descriptive Retrospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There has been growing concern over increasing Caesarean Section (CS) rates due to potential increase in maternal and perinatal risks. Globally, CS rates have increased from 6% in 1990 to 19% in 2014 while this ...