Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Risk Factors for Re-laparotomy After Cesarean Section and Associated Maternal Mortality and Near-miss Events at KNH an Exploratory Case-control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Cesarean section (CS) delivery is on the rise worldwide and now accounts for more than one in five deliveries, this trend is expected to rise and by 2030 nearly 29% of total deliveries are likely to be through ... -
Indications, Clinical Characteristics, Management and Outcome of Patients Admitted to a Newly Dedicated Obstetrics Intensive Care Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital: Descreptive Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Admission to critical care units has been shown to be a maker of severe morbidity. Critically ill obstetric patients are often admitted to non-dedicated intensive care units rather than to dedicated obstetric ... -
Level of Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs and Factors That Influence Knowledge Among Mothers at Juba Teaching Hospital and Al Sabbah Children’s Hospital in Juba, South Sudan – a Hospital-based Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) in South Sudan is high at 38.6 deaths per 1000 live births. Early detection and timely care seeking for sick neonates are critical steps in improving neonatal survival. Poor ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Cerebral Visual Impairment Amongst Children Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: In the absence of injury to the anterior afferent visual pathways or the ocular structures, cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is characterized by vision loss caused by damage to the retro-geniculate pathway ... -
Anesthesia for Cesarean Section and Associated Outcomes in the Bitch in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)esarean section (CS) refers to the surgical delivery of neonates by hysterotomy, and it is often performed to relieve dystocia. Dystocia is a complication associated with any impediment to initiate or complete labour, as ... -
A Radiological- Pathological Correlation of Hyperostosis Among Patients With Intracranial Meningiomas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Meningiomas account for 34.4% of all central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms in Kenya. Hyperostosis has been described in 25% to 44% of meningiomas. The risk of tumor recurrence is largely dependent on the extent ... -
Prevalence and Aetiology of Various Levels of Traumatic Limb Amputations Following Traumatic Injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Traumatic limb amputation significantly contributes to morbidity among trauma patients. Due to urbanization, the incidence of traumatic limb amputations is increasing rapidly. Whereas amputations are only ... -
A Pre- and Post-intervention Comparison of Drug Prescribing and Equipment Sizing Practices During Emergency Resuscitations in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Prescription practices in paediatrics are weight-based. Errors in inappropriate drug dosing are the most common. These errors may have dire consequences in emergency resuscitations. The importance of correct ... -
Spectrum of Pediatric Endocrine Disorders as Seen in Kenyatta National Hospital, a 14-year Retrospective Study From 2008 to 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Pediatric endocrinology is an expanding subspecialty in both developed and developing countries and therefore well-equipped hospitals with relevant resources is mandatory to match the rising needs. There is no ... -
Clinical Profiles and Outcomes of End-stage Kidney Disease Adult Patients Treated With Hemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital During Out-of-pocket Payment and National Health Insurance Reimbursement for Hemodialysis Services
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The demand for hemodialysis has grown briskly especially in low- and middle income countries. Sadly, availability of kidney replacement therapy in developing countries is scarce and may be unavailable in ... -
Factors Associated With Utilization of Long-lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets Among Pregnant Women in Nyando Sub-county, Kisumu County, 2022
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: In spite of the progress made in the past decades, malaria continues to be a pressing public health problem in sub-Saharan African countries. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to infections and adverse ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with the occurrence of Campylobacter sp. in children aged 6-24 months in peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Campylobacter bacteria is a major cause of foodborne-related bacterial gastroenteritis in humans worldwide. It is known to cause diarrhea in young children which has been shown to directly affect their weight ... -
Assessment of Rational Use of Eye Medication by Health Care Workers in Public Health Facilities in Machakos Town Subcounty.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Irrational use of medicines remains a significant global problem and more so in Low and Middle-Income countries where the burden is higher. It can cause serious harm to patients through suboptimal treatment ... -
The Association Between High Body Mass Index and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women Who Delivered at Webuye County Hospital in 2019: a Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: High BMI is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, high rate of caesarean sections, and high health care costs in the developed world, but its association with adverse pregnancy outcomes in Kenya has not ... -
Retrospective Audit of Flexible Bronchoscopy Practice at Kenyatta National Hospital - a 5 Year Audit
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Since the discovery of flexible fiber optic bronchoscopy (FB) by S. Ikeda in 1964. It has become an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool for management of chest disease. There are numerous indications ... -
Social and Economic Factors Associated With Vaccine Hesitancy Among Parents of Infants in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is a spectrum ranging from total acceptance to absolute refusal of vaccines and includes deferring the decision to vaccinate, agreeing to vaccinate but staying doubtful about the safety ... -
Assessment of Nutritional Rickets Among Acute Malnourished Children 6-59 Months in Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Globally, in the years between 1940 and 1970 nutritional rickets had been phased out following the discovery of vitamin D from ultra violet sun rays and with increased vitamin D food fortification practices. ... -
Experience With Arteriovenous Fistulae in Long Term Haemodialysis Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are associated with fewer long-term events such as thrombosis, loss of primary patency and interventions, and should therefore be considered the vascular access of choice for HD ... -
Characterization of Distressing Symptoms and Coping Strategies Among Breast Cancer Patients Under Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Cancer is ranked as the second cause of death globally, in 2020 it accounted for about10 million deaths mostly among women. Patients with breast cancer may experience various physical and emotional distressing ... -
Assessment of Factors Influencing the Potential Effectiveness of a Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Program Among Women in Kilifi and Siaya, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant cause of severe pneumonia among infants under 6 months of age worldwide and maternal immunization is being considered as a realistic strategy for prevention. Several ...