Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases among postgraduate students in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Introduction Non-communicable diseases are a major death globally. Kenya is faced by communicable diseases burden alongside a rapid increase in NCDs related morbidity and mortality. Health care workers are considered ... -
Prevalence of hyponatremia in patients admitted with heart failure at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte disturbance in hospitalized patients with heart failure. It is associated with high morbidity, longer in-hospital stay and is a well known predictor of mortality in patients ... -
Role of serial c- reactive protein in determining duration of antibiotic use for neonates with suspected neonatal sepsis: a randomised control trial
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Neonatal sepsis continues to be an important contributor to infant mortality and subsequently under five child mortality in Kenya. Diagnosis of neonatal sepsis can be challenging due to nonspecific signs and ... -
Comparing scissor dissection and electrocautery in seroma formation post-mastectomy; a prospective randomised clinical trial
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Seroma following mastectomy is a common occurrence thus drains are left in situ for at least two weeks. The type of Instrument used during dissection to raise skin flaps has been widely studied and electrocautery ... -
Assessment of medication related problems among patients with chronic kidney disease in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background: Medication related problems are real or potential medical conditions associated with medication use that could result in undesired health outcomes. Patients with chronic kidney disease are prone to medication ... -
Associating Maternal Depression To Stunting And Later Cognitive Deficits In Children- A Case Of Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Maternal depressive symptoms are negatively associated with early child development and quality of parenting across different cultures and socioeconomic groups. A study conducted in Bangladesh revealed that maternal ... -
Psycho-Dietary Adaptation Among End Stage Renal Disease Clients On Hemodialysis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Background: Hemodialysis care requires events of adjustment in dietary options that must be adhered to. The diagnosis of end stage renal disease (ESRD) or renal failure disease and initiation of hemodialysis care influences ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for medication discrepancies on admission of elderly diabetics at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background Medication discrepancies are defined as the variations in drug regimens during transition from one health care worker or hospital to another. These medication discrepancies are either intentional or unintentional ... -
A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Oral and Vaginal Misoprostol for Induction of Labour at Term in Kenyatta National Hospital(K.n.h.)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction Induction of labour is the process of artificially stimulating the uterus so as to start labour. It’s usually done at the age of viability to avert a foreseen adverse outcome associated with continuation of ... -
Clinical audit of Heparins use in rift valley general hospital, Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Introduction: Heparin remains the most widely used parenteral anti- thrombotic drug. It is a high risk medicine that may cause significant harm including death if not used properly. Heparin has low therapeutic index and ... -
Relationship between perceived social support and relapse pronese of recovering addicts in drugs rehabilitation centers a case study of Nairobi county.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study explored the relationship between perceived social support and relapse proneness amongst recovering addicts in drug rehabilitation centers within Nairobi County. A sample of 50 participants was drawn from different ... -
Haematological Parameters in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that results in multi-systemic inflammatory damage. It’s often severe and can affect virtually all organs including the hematologic system. Its ... -
The pattern of pathologies in b-scan ocular ultrasound at KNH.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: The superficial location of the eye, its cystic structure, and the introduction of high-resolution and high frequency ultrasound have made ultrasound ideal for imaging the eye. Since the introduction of ... -
Formulation of cassia didymobotrya leaf laxative tablets
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Cassia didymobotrya belongs to the genus Cassia and family Fabaceae. C. didymobotrya is a shaggy shrub and found in Eastern and Central Africa. Different parts of the plant are used in various countries, namely Kenya, ... -
Assessment of the extent to which the vision 2020 eye care service delivery targets had been met in burundi by 2015.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Purpose: To conduct a situation analysis of the implementation of VISION 2020 “The Right to Sight” global initiative in Burundi. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study targeting District, Regional, and ... -
Incidence and pattern of injuries during the national rugby sevens circuit.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Rugby in Kenya has grown to become a very popular sport. Numerous tournaments are played each year with some attracting international teams. The injury incidence, patterns and risk factors remain poorly ... -
Cervical cytological patterns among HIV infected women on antiretroviral therapy at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: HIV infection and HPV Persistence in immunosuppressed individuals is associated with development of cervical dysplasia and invasive cervical carcinoma. Combined Antiretroviral therapy (cART) has been shown ... -
Knowledge and practices on essential newborn care among postnatal mothers at Juba teaching hospital South Sudan.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Globally neonatal mortality remains high despite a declining proportion of deaths among children under five years of age. Almost all neonatal deaths occur in low and middle income countries with the highest ... -
Comparative cost effectiveness of metformin monotherapy and metformin/dipeptidylpeptidase 4 inhibitor combination therapy in drug naive type 2 diabetes patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction The combination of metformin and Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 inhibitors has superior health outcomes as compared to metformin alone. However, the cost may be prohibitive and the combination is being considered ... -
Health workers knowledge of the uncomplicated malaria treatment policy in public health facilities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background: Following the paradigm change of the malaria treatment policy from treating all fevers as malaria to parasitological testing of all suspected cases before treating only positives cases, several countries have ...