Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Umbilical Cord Hygiene And The Risk Of Neonatal Sepsis Among Neonates Presenting At Kahawa Health Centre In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Neonatal sepsis could be defined as a bacterial, fungal or viral systemic condition characterized by bio-chemical and clinical symptoms and attended by significant morbidity and mortality. Three-quarters of ... -
Utility Of Multidetector Computed Tomography (mdct) Scan Findings In Surgically Treated Acute Abdomen At Kenyatta National Hospital - Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Background: Acute abdomen is the leading cause of exploratory laparotomies in the emergency department. MDCT is the main imaging modality in most cases of acute abdomen and determines those that require surgical management. ... -
Ethnobotanical, Antioxidant And Toxicity Study Of Selected Medicinal Plants Used In Nyamira North Sub-county, Nyamira County
(UoN, 2019)Traditional medical practices are common with many Kenyan communities. There is a steady use of herbal remedies to treat diseases despite increased availability of conventional medicines. Therefore it is of paramount ... -
Knowledge Of Immobilization Complications In Trauma Patients
(UoN, 2019)Patient management involves addressing the ailment that the patient presents with, but in addition, it necessitates involving the patient in the management of their ailment. The issue in this research was whether immobilised ... -
The Uptake Of New Guidelines For The Treatment Of Pneumonia In Children Aged 2-59 Months Admitted At Kenyatta National Hospital
(UoN, 2019)Background Management of childhood pneumonia in Kenya is based on WHO case management guidelines. These guidelines were updated in 2013 by the WHO, adopted by the Kenyan Ministry of Health and disseminated in February 2016. ... -
Main Armed Conflict and Peace Studies From Idps To Refugees And Back To Idps - The Dynamics Of Post Election Violence Victims In Kenya: A Case Of Busia County, 2007-2015
(UON, 2019)This study set out to assess the changing nature of displaced persons in Kenya. The main objective was to explore the nature of displaced persons and the coping mechanisms during the different stages of displacement. The ... -
The Development of a Novel Algorithm for Detection of Common Bacterial, Viral and Fungal Aetiologic Agents of Meningoencephalitis
(university of nairobi, 2019)The incidence of meningitis and encephalitis in developing countries is underestimated due to inadequate diagnosis as it is mostly based on conventional techniques with a limited detection capacity for viral, bacterial and ... -
Volunteers’ Perceptions and Experiences of Clinical Research Participation in Kenya: Case Study of Kavi-icr Volunteers
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The conduct of clinical research in low resource settings faces unique chal-lenges that compromise optimal recruitment and participation of volunteers into studies. In Kenya, at KAVI-Institute of Clinical ... -
Pruritus In Patients On Maintenance Haemodialysis At Kenyatta National Hospital: Quality Of Life And Associated Factors
(UoN, 2019)Dialysis associated pruritus causes impairment in quality of life and increases mortality. Even then, it is not well characterized and hence lacks effective treatment. Objectives: To estimate the extent and disability ... -
The Clinical and Haematological Response to Treatment in Children With Kala Azar.
(University of Nairobi, 1982)This is a prospective study of eighteen cni Idr-e n with kala azar (Visceral- Le ishmanias is) seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital~ Nairobi. The clinical and haematological data before and for each week during ... -
The Health Related Quality of Life of Hiv-aids Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2004)Background: It is estimated that less than 10% of PLWHA have access to anti -retroviral treatment in every region except the Americas. Until the year 2000, the cost of treatment was the single most significant factor ... -
Case Records and Commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of Nairobi, 1984-04)Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, is the National referral hospital for the Republic of Kenya. The hospital also provides health needs for the Nairobi population and the surrounding areas. In addition it is a major ... -
Patterns and Early Outcomes of Firearm-related Musculoskeletal Injuries in Patients Presenting at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2018)Background: The incidence of firearm injuries is increasing throughout the world and Kenya is no exception. Circumstances of firearm injuries include armed robbery, police encounter, political violence and cattle rustling. ... -
Genotyping of Multi-drug Resistant Non-typhoidal Salmonella: Detection of Fluoroquinolone and Other Multi-drug Resistance Determinants
(university of nairobi, 2019)The genus Salmonella belongs to the family of Enterobacteriaceae. Within the genus Salmonella there are 2 species, Salmonella bongori and Samonella enterica. There are over 2500 different serotypes or serovars that have ... -
Transfusion Transmissible Parasitic Infection Among Blood Donors in Ibadan,south West Nigeria
(university of nairobi, 2018)In Nigeria, the available reports on transfusion-transmissible infections amongblood donors are mostly prevalent studies on bacterial and viral pathogens that can be acquired by blood recipients through blood transfusion.There ... -
Measurement of Limb Occlusion Pressure and a Survey of Current Knowledge and Practice of Peri-operative Tourniquet Use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2019)Background: Surgical tourniquet use is widespread in various limb surgeries. Tourniquets have evolved from primitive non-inflatable/non-pneumatic types to automated personalized inflatable/pneumatic types. In deciding ... -
Factors contributing to waiting times among patients undergoing computerized tomography, ultrasonography and general radiography at kenyatta national hospital, nairobi kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2019)Background-lengthy patient waiting time is a major cause of dissatisfaction of patients with healthcare providers. Determining the optimum waiting time for any given radiological service is often part of a larger assessment ... -
Influence of Economic Empowerment Projects on Rural Women in Mwingi North, Kitui County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Increasingly, there is evidence that integrated approach to women’s economic empowerment in development projects contributes largely to poverty eradication in the society. Therefore it’s necessary to identify and address ... -
Predictive Values of Osteocalcin in Osteoporosis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2019)Background Osteoporosis is increasingly becoming a major health problem in the Kenyan population, especially postmenopausal women. Two previous hospital-based studies put the prevalence at 24.5%. The disease is ... -
Bacterial and Fungal Isolates From Operating Theatres at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Hospital operating theatre equipment and the environment air may harbour bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and fungal spores. Susceptible patients undergoing surgery in such an environment may develop post-operative ...