Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Caregiver Burden As Perceived By Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease And Undergoing Hemodialysis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Caregiver burden refers to the negative feelings and subsequent strain experienced by the relatives or friends of the patients with (CKD) who have to undergo regular hemodialysis. The burden on the caregivers ... -
Assessing Treatment Adherence In Hypertension Control Among Hypertensive Patients Post Health Education At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There is a high burden of hypertension in Kenya with documented evidence showing that 24% of Kenyans have an elevated blood pressure and only 15% of those with HBP are aware of it. Low awareness on hypertension ... -
Iron And Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women: A Community-Based Approach In Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Iron and folic acid are micronutrients whose deficiency is common during pregnancy resulting in anaemia. Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS), an essential intervention strategy for prevention of anaemia ... -
Utility of triage early warning scores in the care of critically ill surgical patients at kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Critical illness is a life-threatening condition involving one or more organ systems resulting in significant morbidity or mortality. Often, it is preceded by a period of physiological deterioration. Such early signs of ... -
Causes, Management and Short Term Outcomes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is considered as the most common gastroenterological emergency and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study aimed at evaluating the causes, management ... -
Relationship between burden of care and quality of life among caregivers of children with autistic spectrum disorders (asd) in nakuru level five hospital, nakuru county
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background to the study: autistic spectrum disorders (asds) remain an important public health problem due to associated behavioral and developmental challenges faced by affected children. Most people with asds and other ... -
Assessment of Communication Barriers Between Health Care Providers and Caregivers of Children With Sickle Cell Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disease in the world and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Assessment of gaps in caregiver-provider communication is a crucial step in ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Plain and Medicated Soaps on Sale in Nairobi on Selected Microorganisms
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Soaps are made of fats and oils as the main ingredients and other components such as soda ash, salts and detergents. The main function of soap is cleaning, killing and removing microorganisms. Some soap ... -
Assessment of Isocitrate Dehydrogenase Markers, Clinical Presentation and Imaging Characteristics in Patients Under Management of Glial Neoplasms at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Tumors of the central nervous system are caused by mutations in genes that regulate cell growth. Improved molecular techniques have enabled scientist to investigate this mutation in detail and even correlate them with ... -
Outcomes of Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in Keratoconus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Study title: Outcomes of corneal collagen crosslinking in keratoconus at Eagle Eye Laser Centre Study objective: To determine the outcomes of cross-linking in keratoconus patients at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi from ... -
The Role of Maternal Fetal Movement Assessment on Antepartum Fetal Testing and Perinatal Outcomes Among Selected High-risk Pregnancies at the Kenyatta National Hospital, 2014-2018 (a Five-year Retrospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)A high-risk pregnancy is that in which the life of the gravid woman or her fetus is threatened. Factorsassociated with high-risk pregnancy include; pre-existing medical conditions, pregnancy-related complications and ... -
Prevalence of Preterm Birth and Associated Risk Factors in Kakamega County General Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Preterm birth is a global problem and its prevalence has been on the increase worldwide. The Global Action Report for the year 2012 reported prematurity and its complications as the leading cause of mortality ... -
Patterns Of Clinical Presentation, Treatment Modalities And Outcomes In Children Under 5 Years With Acute Kidney Injury At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a multifaceted ailment with clinical signs showing from minor dysfunction of the kidney to total malfunction of the kidney completely. The disorder is a type of emergency which is common in ... -
Comparison of Measured Gfr by Tc-99m-dtpawith Estimated Gfr in Potential Kidney Donors at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is key in assessing the renal function of an individual. GFR cannot be measured directly, but as urinary clearance of an ideal filtration marker. Estimated GFR is vital in ... -
Living Kidney Donor Dropout At The Kenyatta National Hospital Transplant Program.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND. Kidney transplantation involves transplanting a healthy kidney to a patient with ESRD. Donors can either be living or deceased. Living donation offers the advantage of optimal preparation of both the recipient ... -
Total Salivary Protein and Its Relationship to Periodontal Health in an Adult Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Periodontal disease is highly prevalentand is one of the highest contributors to global oral health burden.Diagnosis of active periodontal disease provides a challenge for clinicians because the traditional ... -
Development of a Prototype for a Restorative Dental Cement in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Objective/ Motivation: The aim of this study was to develop a prototype for a restorative dental cement from Portland cement (PC) clinker and related aluminosilicate (AS) materials in Kenya. This was motivated by the need ... -
Regional Temporal and Spatial Analysis of Anti-doping Rule Violations of Athletes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The number of regional athletes reported with Anti-doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) is a cause for international concerns. Understanding the trends and drivers of ADRVs among athletes is important in developing ... -
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Isolates in Patients at Moi County Referral Hospital, Voi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing worldwide concern to global health. Infections caused by these resistant organisms increase morbidity, mortality and treatment costs. This study was conducted at ...