Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Factors Affecting Patient Satisfaction Following Abdominoplasty
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Abdominoplasty is a popular cosmetic procedure that involves the surgical excision of extra ab-dominal skin and fat, plication of the rectus muscle fascia, and umbilicus transposition with the purpose of improving ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Reproductive Healthcare Workers on Peripartum Depression in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Peripartum depression has been cited as an illness that has a huge significance on mental health worldwide because it’s a condition that is underrecognized and not treated often. Healthcare professionals are ... -
The Role of Sonoelastography in Evaluating Breast Masses Detected on Mammography With Histopathological Correlation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background Breast cancer is a high burden disease in Kenya and worldwide, therefore any efforts to reduce its morbidity and mortality are not misplaced. A relatively new and increasingly popular breast imaging ... -
Burden and Clinical-pathological Characteristics of Bilateral Breast Cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital - a Five Year Review
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background: Bilateral breast cancer is an infrequent finding in our setup. As such, not many studies have been carried out on this. The information gathered from this study will be used to guide on management of ... -
Comparing Sociodemographic, Reproductive and Clinicopathological Characteristics Associated With Hormonal Contraceptive Use Among Women With Uncomplicated Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Planned pregnancy is recommended for women with diabetes mellitus due to increased maternal and perinatal risks and adverse outcomes in pregnancy. The need for effective reversible and safe contraception is ... -
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality Among Breast Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Breast cancer cases are increasing worldwide. Females with BC accounted for 2.1 million (11.6 percent) of the 18.1 million cancer cases reported worldwide in the year, 2018. Many studies indicate low quality ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety, Their Associated Risk Factors and Coping Strategies Among Health Care Providers of Critically Ill Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Health care providers frequently develop psychological distress in their line of duty due to the demanding nature of work thus exposing them to a higher risk of developing disorders such as anxiety and depression, ... -
The Prevalence and Severity of Anxiety and Depression in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital and M.p.shah Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)INTRODUCTION Patients on haemodialysis suffering from Chronic Kidney disease (CKD)/End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has been on the rise and the percentage increase is only second to that of HIV and AIDs. Common psychological ... -
Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Impact of Primary Headaches on Children Attending Upper Primary School in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Headache is defined as pain that occurs above the auriculo-infraorbital line. This is one of the most common causes for presentation to a medical facility or healthcare practitioner. It is a common complaint in children ... -
Prevalence and Patterns of Sacral Dysmorphism Amongpatients Presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital: Implications on Sacral Iliac Screw Insertion
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background Use of percutaneous sacral iliac screws is the current gold standard for the fixation of posterior pelvic ring injuries, unfortunately in up to 15 percent of cases screw misplacement occur leading to ... -
Incidence and Outcomes of Abnormal Placentation at Kenyatta National Hospital-a 3 Year Retrospective Descriptive Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Global incidence of Abnormal Placentation: Placenta previa and Placenta accreta spectrum is 0.6% and 0.17% respectively. Presence of at least one previous caesarean scar increases the relative risk of Placenta ... -
Evaluating Inferior Vena Cava Diameter to Assess Fluid Responsiveness in Icu Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: For better prognosis of critically ill patients with hypotension or shock, controlling fluid responsiveness is essential. Currently, central venous pressure (CVP) is used as a standard volume status indicator, ... -
Pattern and Characteristics of Impacted Teeth Associated With Jaw Cysts and Tumours Among Patients Attending the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The incidence of impacted teeth is rising globally. Besides dental hard tissue pathologies and pericoronitis, impacted teeth are also associated with destructive jaw cysts and tumours. Irrespective of these ... -
Prevalence of Substance Use Among Senior High School Students at the Paynesville Community School in Paynesville City, Montserrado County, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Globally, substance use causes a serious public health hazard and is extremely common during adolescence and early adulthood. Among the youthful population, the prevalence rate of substance use is disturbing. ... -
Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Endometrial Cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital, 2012-2018
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Globally, endometrial cancer (EMC) is among the commonest gynecological malignancies occurring in women. The global age-standardized incidence rate of endometrial cancers is 8.2 per 100,000 while the death rate ... -
Clinical, Sociodemographic and Placental Histologicalfeatures in Preterm Births With Placental Malaria and Hiv Coinfection in Bungoma County Referral Hospital, a Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Prematurity is the largest killer of children under 5 years of age. Malaria and HIV are both associated with prematurity due to partial maternal vascular malperfusion. This may be due to the altered angiogenesis ... -
Audit on the Use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure at Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background : CPAP is a form of positive airway pressure ventilation in which a constant level of pressure greater than atmospheric pressure is continuously applied to the upper respiratory tract and is mostly used in preterm ... -
The Utility of Knee Ultrasound in Patients With Hemophilia Who Present With Knee Pain or Swelling at the Hemophilia Clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background; Hemophilia is among the diseases that have not received adequate attention from the critical health decision-makers, despite the increasing number of patients diagnosed with the disease locally and across ... -
A Randomized Trial to Compare Purse-string Suture With Occlusive Absorbent Dressing for the Closure of Tube Thoracostomy Incision at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Tube thoracostomy incision has been closed in various ways. The purse-string closure has been the norm for the closure of the incision. New methods have been developed over time to address the shortcomings of the purse-string ... -
Prevalence and Acr Bi-rads Categorization of Mammographic Calcifications With Histopathological Correlation of the Suspicious Categories at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The incidence of breast cancer has been on the rise. Breast cancer causes the third highest number of deaths in relation to all cancers in Kenya. Mammography is currently the optimal screening and diagnostic ...