Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Assessing the Practice of Aesthetic Surgery in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The past few years have seen a global explosion of aesthetic surgery development. While aesthetic surgery has historically been associated with more developed countries in the global North and emerging markets ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Aflatoxin Contamination of Staple Foods in Rural Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Food safety is a major challenge in many Low- and Middle-Income Countries including Kenya. The most common food safety challenge in Kenya is aflatoxin contamination. Long term dietary exposure to low doses of these toxigenic ... -
The Association Between Substance Use Disorders and Employment Status Among Patients on Treatment and Follow Up in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)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 ... -
Burden, Management and Outcomes Ofpatients With Histologically Confirmed Vulvarcancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital (Retrospective Studyof the Period January 2014 –december 2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Each year, around 27,000 women are diagnosed with vulvar cancer (VC) globally,accountingfor approximately2-6% of malignancies of the female genital tract. While the causes of VC are unknown, a link with Human ... -
Association of Clinical Criteria and Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram Findings in Patients Suspected to Have Pulmonary Embolism
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a frequently encountered emergency condition. It brings forth challenges during diagnosis because other conditions can mimic pulmonary embolism. Various diagnostic tools are used ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients in the Critical Care Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Drugs are usually prescribed with the intention of achieving desirable therapeutic outcome(s), and alleviate patient suffering. However, the use of drugs more often than not may cause undesired outcomes, commonly ... -
Pregnancy Related Acute Kidney Injury Among Women With Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital: Risk Factors, Progression and Pregnancy Outcomes
(Uon, 2021)Background: Pregnancy related acute kidney injury (PrAKI) is a global problem affecting mothers in varying incidences. PrAKI contributes 7-52% of AKI cases. Majority of PrAKI cases are in resource poor countries where ... -
Management and Survival of Inpatients With Stage Iiib Cervical Cancer With Hydronephrosis Admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2012-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: In FIGO stage IIIB cervical cancer, the carcinoma involves the lower third of the vagina with extension to the pelvic wall and/or hydronephrosis or non-functioning kidney. Patients with hydronephrosis have ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual and Gender Based Violence Among Refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is a major public health and human rights problem worldwide. Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are affected by armed-conflict are at increased ... -
Clinical Diagnosis Versus Autopsy Findings in Trauma Patients With Musculoskeletal Injuries Managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background Trauma is the leading cause for patients needing orthopaedic care in the accident and emergency department at The Kenyatta National Hospital and hence requiring admission. Globally, Trauma accounts for one tenth ... -
Psychosocial Factors Associated With Alcohol Use in School Going Children in a Public Primary School in Westlands Subcounty Nairobi
(Uon, 2021)NACADA’s filed report for 2017 indicates that alcohol consumption in the age gap of 10-19 years in Nairobi city is close to 13.7%. Other research has connected teen drinking to peer pressure, bad parenting, drug availability, ... -
Nurses’ Multicultural Transactions With Critically Ill Patients’ Kins and Its’ Impact on Quality of Care: a Study at Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Unit
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Patients from different cultural backgrounds are admitted in critical care unit (CCU). Nurses are faced with challenges in trying to incorporate the patient’s cultural needs in health care and at the same ... -
Prevalence and Incidence of Infections and Sepsis in Critical Care Units at Two Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Sepsis is a major global challenge affecting millions of individuals yearly. The incidence of sepsis has been estimated to be 535 per 100000 person-years however, this varies by geographical region. In Critical ... -
Burden, Management and Outcomes Of patients With Histologically Confirmed Vulvarcancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital (Retrospective Studyof the Period January 2014 –december 2018)
(Uon, 2021)Background: Each year, around 27,000 women are diagnosed with vulvar cancer (VC) globally,accountingfor approximately2-6% of malignancies of the female genital tract. While the causes of VC are unknown, a link with Human ... -
Characterization of Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase (Esbl) - Producing Escherichia Coli Isolated From Raw Dairy Cattle Milk in Peri-urban Farms in Nairobi, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Antimicrobial resistance has become a global health concern as many pathogens are becoming resistant to more than one antibiotic, and new, last-resort antibiotics are expensive and often out of reach for those who need ... -
Medication Errors Among Patients Admitted With Cardiovascular Disorders at the Critical Care Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Drugs used to treat cardiovascular disorders are associated with the highest rates of medication errors. Patients in the cardiovascular critical care unit (CCCU) are inherently predisposed to high mortality and ... -
The Accuracy and Utility of Lung Ultrasound Findings When Compared to Chest Radiograph Findings in Diagnosis of Pneumonia in Children Under 12 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Conventional diagnosis of pneumonia relies on clinical history, physical examination and clinically indicated chest radiographs (CXRs). Chest Computed Tomography (CT) scan is used to evaluate complications ... -
Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Among Internally Displaced Persons in Mogadishu
(Uon, 2021)Background Nearly three decades of conflict and frequent droughts and environmental hardships left 2.6 million of Somalis in displacement camps. Even though psychological impact of war and natural disasters are ... -
Evaluation of Rumen Microbiota and the Associated Milk Composition Profiles of Crossbred Dairy Cattle Using Novel Molecular Genetic Markers
(Uon, 2021)Dairy cow milk is both economically and nutritionally important to humans. Diet has been termed as the main driving force toward differences in milk production and composition. The effectiveness with which ruminants convert ... -
Prevalence and Acceptabilty of Cervical Cancer Screening Amongst Women Attending Recep Tayyiperdogan Hospital in Mogadishu. A Cross Sectional Study
(Uon, 2021)Background: Cancer of the cervix is the fourth commonest cancer in the world among women. Africa has a total population of 268 million women aged 15 years and over who are at risk of having cervical cancer. Out of this ...