Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Barriers to Service Delivery of Paediatric Palliative Care Amongst Health Care Practitioners at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Paediatric palliative care (PPC) services requires a broad multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive high-quality care for children. This can be achieved by having appropriate policies, adequate drug ... -
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Radiology: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Radiologists and Radiology Residents in Kenya
(UON, 2021)Background. Phenomenal developments in Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML) have led to the creation of powerful computerized algorithms with proven capabilities in the performance of some tasks in the radiology ... -
The Risk of Adverse Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Following Aggressive Versus Conservative Management of Early Onset Pre-eclampsia With Severe Features at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia refers to onset of hypertension after 20 weeks of gestation in a previously normotensive patient in presence proteinuria, platelet count <100,000/microL, elevated serum creatinine, at least twice ... -
The Prevalence and Association of Metabolic Syndrome With Benign Prostatic Enlargement Among Men Treated at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Metabolic syndrome, a conglomeration of metabolic derangements associated with central adiposity and insulin resistance, is thought to result in development of Benign Prostate Enlargement (BPE). We sought to ... -
The Association Between Perceived Stress Levels and the Coping Strategies Employed by Medical Residents at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Medical residency training is known to be a stressful period of career development with prevalence rates of perceived stress among medical residents documented to be higher than in the general population. ... -
The Burden of Fibromyalgia in End-stage Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Maintenance Haemodialysis – a Multicentre Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disease seen in rheumatology and is getting increasingly acknowledged. It presents with chronic widespread pain and specific tender points on clinical examination. The cause is unknown ... -
Factors Associated With Stunting Among Under-five Year Old Children in Kenya: a Multilevel Logistic Regression Approach
(UON, 2021)Background: Stunting remains a global public health problem affecting millions of children. Stunting refers to growth retardation because of food deprivation or recurrent infections that tend to put a child at higher risk ... -
Predictors of Decision to Delivery Interval And outcomes of Caesarean Sections at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Maternal mortality remains high in Kenya with an estimated 510 maternal deaths reported for every 100,000 live births every year. At the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), maternal mortality is estimated to be ... -
A Review of Radical Hysterectomy as Primary Treatment for Early Stage Cervical Cancer at KNH 2013-2018
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is the leading cause of cancer death among women in Africa and other developing countries of the world. In Kenya, cancer of the cervix is now the leading cause of cancer death and the second ... -
Periodontal Status of Women on Hormonal Contraceptives Visiting Maternal Child Health and Family Planning Clinic and Youth Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Periodontal disease is a form of oral disease commonly including gingivitis and periodontitis. The primary etiologic factor for periodontal disease is microbial plaque, however the disease is multifactorial ... -
Anxiety and Depression, and the Coping Strategies Among Close Relatives of Patients in Critical Care Units at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Family members play a major role in patients’ health. More than 50% of incapacitated people partly depend on family caregivers for support and informal care. When a family member is admitted to the critical ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of Admission Pelod-2 Score as a Predictor of Mortality at a Tertiary Paediatric Critical Care Unit in a Low-middle Income Country.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Paediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction 2 (PELOD-2) score is a scoring system that has been used to show that Multiple Organ Dysfunction System is a predictor of duration of Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU) ... -
Prevalence and Types of Abnormal Coagulation Parameters in Preeclampsia With Severe Features at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2019; a Cross Sectional Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Pre-eclampsia with severe features is a major medical and public health concern. Participants with preeclampsia with severe symptoms often present with abnormal coagulation parameters. Dysfunction of the blood ... -
Coagulopathy and Thrombocytopenia in Asphyxiated Neonates Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia in Kenyatta National Hospital New Born Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Globally, nine million new cases of perinatal asphyxia are reported annually and this contributes to 38% of the under-5 mortality. In Kenya, approximately 31.6%of neonatal mortality is attributed to perinatal ... -
Knowledge and Practices of Healthcare Workers on Early Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Cancers in Levels Three and Four Public Health Facilities in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: By 2020 about 90% of childhood malignancy mortalities occurred in low and middle-income countries. Various childhood cancers have been found to be curable if detected early and appropriate management instituted ... -
Assessment of Dose Related Response of Intra-lesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Keloid Scars at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Clinic Based Randomized Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Keloids are benign dermal fibro-proliferative disorders that arise as a result of trauma or infection that surpasses the margins of the original lesion. The lesions continue to enlarge over time, pain and itching ... -
Awareness, Accessibility and Preferences of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescent Girls Aged 15-24 Years on Management for Abortion Complications at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is typically regarded as 10-19 years of age however, as evidence shows that growth continues well into early 20’s, the definition used in ... -
Mental Illness and Substance Use Among Military Personnel in Botswana Defence Force
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Different studies have reported high prevalence of substance use and mental illness among military personnel compared civilian personnel. This study was assessing common mental illness and substance use among ...