Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Average Third Trimester Fasting Blood Sugar Level and Poor Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women With Pregnancy Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital – Retrospective Descriptive Cohort
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background The prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, a form of hyperglycaemia recognised for the first time in pregnancy, is increasing globally. The prevalence at Kenyatta National Hospital was 11.6% in ... -
Health Related Quality of Life and Treatment Regimens in Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Globally, musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most neglected diseases despite showing a prevalence that is on the rise and a leading cause of disability. Various regimens have been identified and are used ... -
The Efficacy of Antiseptic Agents Utilized at Kenyatta National Hospital Burns Unit Against Bacteria Isolated From Infected Wounds
(UON, 2021)Background: Burn injury in the Kenyan population is associated with extended hospitalization, deformity and disabilities, which induces stigma and rejection. In addition, the highly resistant and opportunistic bacteria ... -
Impact of Metarhizium Anisopliae and Beauveria Bassiana on Bee Pollinators (Hymenoptera: Apidae), and Modelling Their Performance in Bee Colonies
(UON, 2021)Insect pollination sustains the biodiversity of 90% of wild plants, and 75% of crop species for food and nutritional security. Chemical pesticides used to manage arthropod pests constitute a key driver to the unprecedented ... -
The Influence of Arterial Tourniquet Applied During Limb Surgery on Postoperative Hemoglobin Level- a Single Centre Prospective Observational Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Limb surgeries are a major contributor of surgical burden, especially in low and middle-income countries. These surgeries are associated with considerable blood loss. Therefore anaesthetists and surgeons are ... -
Assessment of Vestibular Function in Patients With Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Chronic suppurative otitis media is a chronic inflammation of the middle ear and mastoid cavities. It may be associated with inner ear functional damage resulting in disorders of hearing and balance. The ... -
Soil Survey, Genesis and Classification Along a Transect Underlain by Quaternary Sediments in Kilifi County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Soil resource data is at an increasing demand to provide efficient information on soil properties that we rely on for crop production, grassland and forest sustenance. A pedogenesis study was conducted in Kilifi County, ... -
Patterns of Infant Feeding Practices and Associated Factors in Mathare North Health Center, Nairobi County
(UON, 2021)Background Good child feeding practice is a crucial determinant of infants optimal growth, development, and good health status. Appropriate nutrition within the first two years of a child's life decreases morbidity and ... -
Prevalence of Teenage Pregnancy and Associated Adverse Outcomes Compared to Adult Pregnancy Seen in Msambweni,and Kwale Hospitals: a Comparative Crosssectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Globally, teen pregnancy is a significant heath problem. These pregnancies have been reportedas the commonest cause of death in teenage girrls in middle and low-income countries as well as a bigger riskof ... -
Factors Associated With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Study Background: Cardio-vascular disease (CVD) remains a major health threat among patients with ESRD more so those on dialysis with the rate of cardiovascular disease in those patients being 10-20 times higher than in ... -
Prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus in Urine Among Pregnant Women Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a highly prevalent, sexually transmitted infection, with a prevalence of approximately 70% among sexually active people globally. Close to 99.7% of invasive cervical cancers ... -
Prescribing Patterns and Potential Drug Interactions Among Patients With Heart Failure at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Heart failure contributes significantly to the global disease burden. Patients with heart failure require multiple drugs, which predisposes them to potential drug-drug interactions. Therefore, improved prescription ... -
Association Between Pre-eclampsia and Patterns of Early Pregnancy Bleeding Seen Amongst Postnatal Women Treated at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.a Case Control Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy is a common event estimated to occur in up to 40% of all pregnancies. The leading cause of such bleeding is miscarriage,affecting 16-25% of pregnancies. Suchbleeding is thought ... -
Effectiveness of Selected Postharvest Handling Practices and Technologies to Preserve the Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruit
(UON, 2021)Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) is one of the major fruits produced in Kenya mainly for the domestic market. Production of mango is dominated by the smallholder farmers, majority of whom depend on it for their livelihoods. ... -
Uptake of Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy Among Eligible Children Under Five Years in Mombasa County
(UON, 2021)Background: In 2018, 10 million people were diagnosed with TB out of which 1.5 million died.Children consisted 11% of this population.Kenya is ranked in the top 30 globally for high TB endemicity.Tuberculosis preventive ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Relapse Following Treatment of the First Episode of Substance Induced Psychosis: a Review of Secondary Data at Mathari National and Referral Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction: Sustained use of substances increases the risk of developing psychosis distinct from primary psychotic illnesses making it a unique challenge that is tangible due to addiction. Certainly, the necessity to ... -
Patterns of Computed Tomography Findings in Patients With Blunt Abdominal Trauma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Trauma is ranked among the leading causes of mortality globally among all age groups with abdominal trauma making up 10% of these. In Kenya abdominal trauma accounts for a huge proportion of patients referred ... -
Determination of Factors Affecting Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Hypertension Undergoing Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Hypertension is the major conformable risk factors for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and kidney diseases. Validation for poor disease control include non-adherence, lack of patient engagement, and therapeutic ... -
Incidence of Postpartum Hemorrhage Among Women With Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2019: a Prospective Cohort Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. PPH accounts for 35 % of all maternal deaths in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and 25 % in high income ... -
Pancreatic Tumors: a Multicentre Study of Multidetector Computed Tomography Findings and Histopathologic Correlation in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Pancreatic tumours have variable morbidities and mortalities dependent on the histological subtype, tumour grade and stage. These influence management strategies. Triple phase Multi-Detector Computed Tomography ...