Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Vision-related Quality of Life Among Patients With Diabetes Attending the Medical and Retina Clinics in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The quality of life among patients living with diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) can be affected by visual impairment, patient‘s anxieties and lifestyle changes. Objective: We compared the ... -
Effectiveness of Isobaric Bupivacaine Saddle Blocks in Pelvic Surgery
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Saddle anaesthesia entails a selective spinal anaesthetic technique that directs a small dose of local anaesthetic towards sacral and coccygeal nerve roots, ideal for short gynaecological and urological surgery. ... -
The Association Between Substance Use Disoders and Employement Status Among Patients on Treatment and Follow Up in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a chronic problem among substance users and are usually associated with poor outcomes in employment. Persons with substance use disorders commonly experience socioeconomic ... -
The Epidemiology and Economic Burden of Major External Structural Birth Defects in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Major external structural birth defects are defined as developmental abnormalities of intrauterine origin that are present at or soon after birth detectable visually during physical examinations and have ... -
Relationship Between Injury Severity Score & Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Orthopaedic Trauma Surgical Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Major trauma has been defined and assessed using the Injury Severity Score (ISS). A total score of more than 16 has been linked to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder. Trauma is associated with ... -
Patterns of Distribution of Frontal Recess Cells and Superior Attachment of Uncinate Process in Patients Undergoing Paranasal Computed Tomography Scan at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Frontal recess cells and superior attachment of uncinate process are key to understanding the drainage of frontal sinus and are important anatomical landmarks during endoscopic sinus surgery. The two have ... -
Drug Consumption and Expenditure Patterns at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Efficient drug supply chain systems ensure sustained accessibility, availability and affordability of essential medicines. This may be achieved through rational selection, quantification, procurement, distribution ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Relapse in Patients Admitted at Jubilee Psychiatric Unit, Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, Botswana.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Relapse defined as exacerbation of mental illness symptoms after recovery has a negative impact on the quality of the patient’s life as well as their caregivers; it also weighs down on the quality of mental ... -
Factors Influencing Choice of Implants in Primary Total Hip Replacement in Kenya: a Multicenter Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Hip replacement surgery has been very successful in the management of debilitating hip conditions that have failed to respond to conservative management. The choice of implants is based on multiple factors, ... -
Human Papilloma Virus Genotypes in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis is an aggressive, recurrent, difficult to manage disease, caused by Human Papillomavirus. It affects both children and adults. Determination of the human papilloma virus ... -
Outcomes of Induction of Labor Versus Expectant Management in Low-risk Pregnancies at 39-41weeks in Pumwani Maternity Hospital, 2020: a Prospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The Royal College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (RCOG), American College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (ACOG) and the WHO recommend induction of labor for pregnancies at 41 weeks gestation and beyond for ... -
Pharmacogenetic and Pharmacoecological Determinants of Therapeutic Response to Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Among Hiv Patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Despite the efficacy of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the advancement in the prognosis of persons living with HIV/AIDS, a considerable proportion of persons on ART do not realize or retain adequate virologic suppression. ... -
Factors Influencing Choice of Implants in Primary Total Hip Replacement in Kenya: a Multicenter Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Hip replacement surgery has been very successful in the management of debilitating hip conditions that have failed to respond to conservative management. The choice of implants is based on multiple factors, ... -
Correlation Between Peak Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 Plasma Levels and Early Stage of Radiological Union in Paediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study Background: Transforming growth factor beta 1 is currently only being evaluated for experimental rather than diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It plays multiple roles in tumour biology as well as wound and fracture ... -
Incidence and Pattern of Non-fatal Occupational Injuries Among Construction Workers at Three Public Health Facilities in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background. According to the International Labor Organization(ILO) report on Kenya, construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations only second to road traffic accidents in causation of worker injuries and ... -
Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Women on Hormonal Contraceptives Compared With Those on Non-hormonal Intrauterine Contraceptive Device at the Kenyatta National Hospital, 2019-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: The Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS), 2014 data, shows that most women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Kenya are on hormonal contraceptive methods. Several studies have shown that hormonal ... -
Association Between Anterior Glenohumeral Instability and Glenoid Anteversion/inclination:An MRI-based study at the Agha Khan University and Kenyatta National Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The shoulder joint complex is made up of several articulations. The main articulation is the glenohumeral joint which works in concert with the acromioclavicular (ACJ), sternoclavicular (SCJ) and the ... -
Incidence of Emergency Peripartum Hysterectomy in Kenyatta National Hospital
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Prevalence and Patterns of Mental Health Disorders Among Children and Adolescents With Physical Illness at the Outpatient Department of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Mental health problems make a significant contribution to morbidity and mortality among the youth globally. Health care professionals in the general healthcare facilities are strategically placed to detect child ... -
Ethnopharmacology of Antimalarial Plants Used Among the Luhya Community in Kakamega East Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Malaria remains a major disease in Kenya responsible for high mortality especially in the children aged under five years and pregnant women. Many communities in Kenya still use plants for the management of malaria. An ...