Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Outcomes of Haemodialysis Arteriovenous Fistula Creation and Factors That Affect the Maturation of the Created Arteriovenous Fistulae at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The arteriovenous fistula is the preferred long-term vascular access for chronic haemodialysis, due to its prolonged primary patency rates, has the fewest interventions and is associated with decreased morbidity ... -
A Review of Clinico-pathological Characteristics, Treatment and Survival, Among High-risk Gtn Patients Managed in Kenyatta National Hospital Between 2013-2019
(University of Nairobi, 2021)BACKGROUND High risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. It contributes 2% of all reproductive tract malignancies in Kenya. The problem is grave in ... -
Situational Analysis of the Mental Health System in the West Region of Cameroon
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Cameroon is a lower middle-income country in Central Africa with a population of 25 million people spread over 475,440 km2. It has a growing burden of mental illnesses with neuropsychiatric disorders representing 6.1% of ... -
Determination of Blood Sugar Control Practices in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus During Covid-19 Pandemic Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: The Management And Control Of Blood Sugars Levels In A Diabetic Patient Is A Difficult Task And Entails A Number Of Measures To Achieve The Desired Goals. These Measures Are Complicated More By The Recent ... -
Patterns of Head and Neck Cancers as Seen at the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Head and neck cancers are a growing burden of cancer throughout the world with a high morbidity and mortality. These tumours pose a serious public health problem since the majority of these patients present at ... -
Quality of Povidone-iodine and Chlorhexidine Based Mouthwash/gargle Products in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Povidone-iodine (PV-I) and chlorhexidine (CHX) are broad spectrum antimicrobial agents that are active against a number of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Povidone-iodine and CHX are listed as ... -
Quality of Antenatal Care Services for Adolescents and Adult Pregnant Women in Mbagathi and Pumwani Hospitals (a Comparative Cross Sectional Study)
(UON, 2021)Background: antenatal care (anc) is depicted as the care given by health care professionals to a client when they visit a health care facility during the period of pregnancy. the world health organization (who) defines ... -
Prevalence and Associations of Diabetes-related Emotional Distress in People With Type 2 Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Mental wellbeing is important among those living with diabetes as it has critical impact on healthcare outcomes. Diabetes Related Distress (DRD) is the negative emotions and emotional distress arising from the ... -
Duration of Hospital Stay Post – Discharge and Associated Factors in Children With Malignancies Age 0 – 14 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Cancer is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 9.6 million people died from cancer in 2018(1). Most paediatric cancers are managed with ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Malnutrition Among Public Primary School Children 6-14yrs in Bor Town, Republic of South Sudan
(UON, 2021)In developing countries particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia, child malnutrition continues to be a public health concern and main contributor to the global burden of disease. School-aged children continue to ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Ovarian Reserve Following Cytotoxic Therapy for Breast Cancer Among Women in the Reproductive Age in Select Sites in Nairobi Kenya (a Comparative Cross-sectional Study)
(UON, 2021)Inroduction: While advances in breast cancer therapies have led to improvements in long-term survival, treatments often lead to premature ovarian failure and sometimes infertility. Tthis is dependent on the age, dose and ... -
Screen Time Usage Among Preschool Children Aged 3-5 Years in Nairobi County, Kenya
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Drug Therapy Problems Associated With Corticosteroid Use Among Patients Admitted in Medical Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Drug therapy problems (DTPs) are any unwanted incident related to medication therapy that actually or potentially affects the desired goals of treatment. These treatment goals include cure of disease, resolution ... -
Pattern and Determinants of Early Thyroid Hormone Profile Changes Following Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Head and neck cancers are ranked as the 3rd commonest cancers globally. Majority of the cancers (60%) are treated with radiotherapy. The thyroid gland is one of the organs at risk of damage due to the effects ... -
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
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background 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 ... -
Prevalence, Associated Factors and Management of Hyperglycemia in Neonates Admitted With Sepsis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Neonatal sepsis is among the leading causes of neonatal mortality globally and locally. Hyperglycemia is one of the metabolic derangements that occur in neonatal sepsis and it is associated with increased morbidity ... -
Pattern of Genitourinary Tract Injuries in Patients With Multiple Trauma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Genitourinary Tract Injury Is Common In Multiple Injured Patients After Both Penetrating And Blunt Trauma. Current Published Data, Mostly From Developed Countries, Indicate Variations In Pattern Of Genitourinary ... -
Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid and Pap Smear Findings in Hiv Positive Women Attending Mbagathi District Hospital
(UON, 2021)Cervical cancer is one of the most frequent cancers among women in Kenya and the most frequent cause of cancer deaths in resource-poor countries. About 0.5 million new cases are diagnosed each year globally, and about 0.3 ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Adequate Milk Supply as Measured by Breastmilk Sodium Among Mothers of Neonates in Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Suboptimal lactation is a common problem experienced by mothers and their babies due to various problems which may result in inadequate breastfeeding, poor weight gain, discouragement to breastfeed exclusively ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy at the Kenyatta National Hospital: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is defined as physical violence, sexual violence, stalking and psychological aggression by a current or former intimate partner. It can be divided into physical, sexual, and ...