Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Inmates on Haart at Embu Prison Dispensary, Comprehensive Care Clinic
(Uon, 2021)I. Introduction Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a combination of interrelated risk factors of metabolic origin; the components include increased insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. WHO defines HAART ... -
Evaluation of Selected Surface Active Agents in the Dissolution of Griseofulvin Granules Prepared by Hot Melt Granulation
(Uon, 2021)Introduction Poor aqueous solubility presents a major formulation challenge for many active pharmaceutical ingredients. The use of surface-active agents is a common strategy to address poor drug solubility. Griseofulvin ... -
Gender Related Constraints and Opportunities Along Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia Vaccine Value Chain in Machakos County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)This work aimed at improving the small ruminant livestock value chains in Machakos by establishing interventions in animal health and women empowerment through their opportunities in vaccine value chain (VVC).The study ... -
Planning and Budgeting Practices Among Health Workers in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Health workers and managers planning and budgeting practices are unknown, yet they are key influencers of the processes. However, they rarely have the knowledge or participate in the process. This study investigated the ... -
Serum Anti-mullerian Hormone as a Predictor of Metaphase Ii Oocyte Yield During Controlled Ovarian Stimulation in a Private Fertility Clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Treatment of infertility is a major global problem which has remained a challenge in many ways. The cornerstone of in vitro fertilization (IVF), which forms the end point in care of infertile couples, is ... -
Quality of Antenatal Care Services and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Patients With Pre-eclampsia With Severe Features Managed at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)QUALITY OF ANTENATAL CARE SERVICES AND PREGNANCY OUTCOMES AMONG PATIENTS WITH PRE-ECLAMPSIA WITH SEVERE FEATURES MANAGED AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL Introduction. Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are the second most ... -
Knowledge, Perception and Practices of Diving Fishermen in Relation to Decompression Sickness: a Cross Sectional Survey of the Diving Fishermen of Vanga, Kwale County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background- Decompression Sickness is the greatest danger to the health and wellbeing of diving fishermen, potentially rendering them permanently disabled or dead. Published prevalence of decompression sickness in ... -
Distribution, Patterns and Severity of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Motorcycle Crash Victims at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Road traffic crash injuries constitute a major public health burden and has led to an increase in morbidity, disability and mortality for the victims. Motorcycle crashes (MCC) contribute a large proportion ... -
Prevalence of Placental Bed Bacterial Infections Among Preterm Births at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Major cause of cause of death globally in children below the age of 5 years is attributed to prematurity. Intrauterine infection during pregnancy contributes significantly to preterm labor, PPROM and finally ... -
Characterization of the Drug Use Patterns and Potential Interactions Among Mentally Ill Patients
(Uon, 2021)Background: The chronic use of antipsychotics among mentally ill patients requires a careful balance between effectiveness and the consequential adverse effects or drug-drug interactions. Studies characterizing the prescribing ... -
Suboptimal Vitamin D Levels in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Pediatric chronic kidney disease remains a challenging and relatively understudied area of pediatric nephrology, which affects several children globally. Patients with chronic kidney disease are more susceptible ... -
Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy in Major Trauma Orthopaedic Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Mortality due to trauma is a major public health issue. It is among leading causes of death in persons aged between 25-44yrs. Within the first 48hrs of admission, uncontrolled haemorrhage and coagulopathy is ... -
Analysis of Adverse Events Following Immunization in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background. As a key component of existing public healthcare programs, vaccination is considered a very important medical intervention due to its cost effectiveness. Despite their effectiveness in lowering risk of diseases ... -
A Retrospective Cohort Study to Determine the Clinical Outcomes of Neonates Born to Mothers on Opioid Substitution Therapy (Ost) With Methadone in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Heroin addiction is a universal encumbrance. Currently in Kenya, the estimate of heroin users is between 18,000 to 33,000. The use of heroin during pregnancy has been associated with high incidence of prematurity, ... -
The Bone Mineral Density and Vitamin D Status in Children With Moderate to Severe Cerebral Palsy in Kenyatta National Hospital and St Theresa Mission Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Cerebral palsy is a common disorder among children with disabilities globally. The local burden is estimated to be 1 in every 300 children. Children with Gross Motor Classification System (GMFCS) III-V are usually immobile ... -
Evaluation of Compliance to the National Health Care Waste Management Guidelines of 2008 by Health Facilities in Machakos Sub County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Health care waste management is undoubtedly an important element in healthcare. Proper health care waste management helps in promoting safety of health workers and waste handlers through the elimination of occupational ... -
Retrospective Chart Review of Electrolytes Disorders in Post Kidney Transplant Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Social Media as a Source of Health Information for Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)This study sought to explore social media as a source of health information for students at the Univeristy of Nairobi. The study objectives were: to determine the kind of health information the students searched for on ... -
Uptake of Neonatal Vitamin K Prophylaxis in the Postnatal Wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Vitamin K can prevent Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in neonates which is an infrequent (4.2 to 7.8 per 100000 live births) but a dangerous condition which can cause permanent disability and has a high mortality. Vitamin K ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Early – Onset Neonatal Sepsis Occurring Within 24 Hours After Birth in Mwingi Level 4 Hospital, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Neonatal mortality in most low income countries is due to infections, with the majority of deaths occurring as a result of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). EONS occurs within 72 hours of life; 85% occurring ...