Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Modelling of Factors Associated With Perinatal Mortality Rates in Tanzania-analysis of Tanzania Demographic Health Survey 2015-16 Using Bayesian Approach
(Uon, 2021)Background: Perinatal mortality is a big problem facing child survival in Tanzania. The problem has been empirically associated with numerous factors. The challenge which exists is the statistical association of these ... -
Correlation Between Vitamin D Level and Bone Mineral Density in Kenyan Adults Aged 50 Years and Above at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: There is inconsistent evidence in the orthopedic literature on presence of a correlation between vitamin D levels and reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and the relationship is sometimes controversial. Nine ... -
The Changing Landscape in Funding of Hiv/aids Program; Perspectives and Experiences of Caregivers of Pediatric Patients at Kisii Referral and Teaching Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) secondary to Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains one of the most serious public health challenges as it is associated with high rates of mortality and ... -
Kidney Allograft Function and Its Determinants at 12 Months Post Transplantation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Kidney transplantation is a treatment of choice for most patients with End Stage Kidney disease. Kidney allograft function at one year provides prognostic information and is influenced by donor, recipient and ... -
Optimizing Biogas Upgrading in a Packed Column by Enhancing Mass-transfer Operation
(Uon, 2021)Biogas is a gas produced by decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms in an environment devoid of oxygen via hydrolysis, acidobenesis, acetogenesis and methanogenesis. Biogas is mainly made up methane and carbon ... -
Correlation of Uterine Artery Doppler Velocimetry With Laboratory Findings in Patients With Severe Preeclampsia Presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background Preeclampsia complicates 2-8% of pregnancies worldwide and it is a recognized cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Uterine artery Doppler velocimetry is a non-invasive method that is utilized in pregnancy ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Group a Streptococcal Pharyngeal Carriage Among Primary School Children in Bomet County
(Uon, 2021)Background: Asymptomatic streptococcal pharyngeal carriers act as reservoirs for invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS) clones, are important drivers for GAS transmission and are predisposed to acute rheumatic fever/rheumatic ... -
Factors That Influence Clinical Outcomes of Snake Bites With Special Reference to Supply of Anti-snake Venom and Related Drugs at Kilifi County Referal Hospital in Coastal Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Envenomation with snake venom is one of the life threatening hazards affecting people residing in the tropics. World Health Organization (WHO) recognized snake envenomation as one of the important Neglected ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases and Connective Tissue Disorders in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background information: Patients with rheumatic diseases are often on multiple long term medications predisposing them to drug therapy problems which can occur at any point of therapy. DRPs hinder the achievement of the ... -
Ultrasound Imaging Detection of Hepatocellular Suspicious Lesion Among High Risk Patients Attending Kenyatta National Referral Hospital Liver Clinic
(Uon, 2021)Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma is a primary cancer of the liver. It’s the fifth most common cancer in men and the seventh most common in women worldwide(1). It’s amongst the leading cause of high rates of cancer ... -
Risk and Protective Factors of Postpartum Anxiety in Mothers Attending the Pediatric Demonstration Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: The prevalence of anxiety disorders among postpartum women is higher than that in the general population at approximately 20% - 25% with consequences of postpartum anxiety associated with difficulties in ... -
Prevalence & Factors Associated With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis Among Professional Golfers in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Study Background- Golf has been associated with an increased risk of injuries and abnormal loading conditions to the knee joint. This is due to the repetitive nature and biomechanical requirements of the golf swing which ... -
Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Clinicians From Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital Towards Management of Intentional Self-harm
(Uon, 2021)Background With the current suicide rate of 3.2 per 100.000 population in Kenya, intentional self-harm (ISH) represents a considerable burden. In ICD-10, it is included under external causes of mortality and morbidity, ... -
Diabetic Foot Disease: the Association of Foot Deformities, Sensory Testing and Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: The 21st century has seen a rapid surge of diabetes in low and middle income countries. Sub-optimally controlled DM has been associated with a myriad of complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN) affects ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes on Complementary Feeding Practices Among the Healthcare Workers in Level 2 and 3 Health Facilities in Nairobi County
(Uon, 2021)Background: World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on infant nutrition state that mothers should exclusively breastfeed their children for the first six months of life. At six months, an infant‟s energy requirements ... -
Framework for Bereavement Care After Perinatal Loss: Affected Parents’ Perspective and Healthcare Providers’ Perspective at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2020. A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(Uon, 2021)Background: Within a year of a loss of pregnancy, about 20% of mothers develop some form of psychological disorder, with anxiety and depression being the commonest. If the disorders are not managed, progression to serious ... -
Formulation of Hydroalcoholic Gel With 80% Isopropyl Alcohol
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Hydro alcoholic gels are used as hand disinfectants to kill microbes on the skin. Most of hydro alcoholic gels contain a WHO recommended alcohol concentration with a range of 60% to 95% which destroys the ... -
The Diagnostic Yield of Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Pathologies During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at the Kenyatta National Hospital: A Comparison Between Indirect Laryngoscopy and Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy Findings
(Uon, 2021)Background: Evaluation of the larynx and pharynx areas is not always performed during oesophagogastroduodenoscopy(OGD) despite the oropharynx and laryngopharynx being bypassed to get to the oesophagus. Laryngopharyngeal ... -
Effects of Timed Phone Call Surveillance Versus Routine Care on Postpartum Care, Identification of Risk Factors and Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital, a Randomized Controlled Trial
(Uon, 2021)Study title:Effect of timed phone call surveillance versus routine care on postpartum care, selected adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes at KNH, a randomized controlled trial. PI-Brian Liyayi; Supervisors: Bosire Alex, ... -
Assessment of Blood and Blood Components Transfusion Practices and Challenges Experienced by Healthcare Workers in the Medical Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Despite blood being lifesaving, it is not always available when needed. Prolonged turnaround time (TAT) and unavailability of blood and its components impact negatively on patient care. At the Kenyatta National ...