Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Missed opportunities for implementation of national guidelines on HIV retesting in labour/delivery and postpartum at Pumwani maternity hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Vertical transmission of HIV is still a major challenge in developing countries. Mother-to child- transmission (MTCT) makes up for 90% of HIV infections/disease in children(1). WHO and NASCOP/MOH Guidelines ... -
Impact of the Healthy Heart Africa Program on the Adequacy of Blood Pressure Control in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Hypertension is one of the most important independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease worldwide. It has been steadily on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa, where it is often insufficiently controlled in ... -
Real Time Fraud Detection System for Mobile Banking: Based on Experiential Paradigm
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The current banking industry is characterized by hyper-competition driven by technological innovations that revolve around provision of ubiquitous access to banking services especially through mobile banking. Proliferation ... -
Medication Related Problems Among Critically Ill Neonates Admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital a Prospective Cohort Study
(university of nairobi, 2021)Background: Neonates are usually at a significant risk for adverse risk for adverse drug reactions since organs required to handle medicine are still under development. Neonates at the neonatal intensive care unit are ... -
The Impact of Health Systems Research in Supporting in-patient Pediatric Services in Kenya's Primary Referral Hospital
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Customer Behaviour Segmentation Among Mobile Service Providers Using Algorithms (Comparison of K-means and Self-organizing Maps)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Client division is a significant space of Business Insight where clients are totaled into bunches with comparative qualities like segment, geographic, or conduct attributes. Thus, every individual from the section has ... -
A Comparison of Abbreviated Burns Severity Index and the Revised Baux Score in Predicting Severity and Mortality in Moderate to Severe Burns in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Scoring systems in burns’ injury aid in determining severity of injury, type of management and the prediction of outcome. They facilitate accurate decision-making and provide guidance to the patients’ families. ... -
Efficacy of Group Tobacco Cessation Behavioural Intervention Among Tobacco Users With Concomitant Mental Illness in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: The prevalence of tobacco use among people with mental illness is nearly twice that of the general population. Psychotropic medications for tobacco cessation are relatively expensive for most Kenyans. Behavioural ... -
Complete Genome Analysis of Lytic Phages and Identification of Hypothetical Phage Proteins Targeting Major Protein Complexes of Staphylococcus Aureus
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Bacteriophages (phages) are obligate parasites of bacteria. Phages are grouped according to their life cycle as lytic, temperate (lysogenic), pseudo-lysogenic and chronic phages. Lytic phages have been applied ... -
Awareness and attitude on kidney organ donation and transplant among Healthcare professionals and caregivers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction to the Study Kidney transplant is now the preferred renal replacement therapy in patients with end-stage renal disease. Most transplant programs worldwide are plagued with organ shortages. Awareness and ... -
Prevalence of proximal tubular dysfunction in ambulatory HIV infected clients on 1st line HAART attending the Mater comprehensive care clinic
(university of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), is now a widely used component of antiretroviral regimens owing to its high potency and acceptable safety profile. Multiple randomized clinical trials have shown low incidence ... -
Assessing the Efficacy in the Regulation of recreational noise pollution in emerging Urban Centres in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Trauma is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Neck injuries are on the rise with the morbidity and mortality experienced from these injuries being very significant. Objective: To ... -
Sepsis Prediction From Complete Blood Count Components
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background. Sepsis is a clinical syndrome that defines human body reaction to infection by microbial pathogens. Sepsis is a major healthcare problem around the world with significant mortality. Timely and correct management ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives in Kiambu Level Five Hospital Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods provide effective contraception. However, little is known about the socio-demographic and reproductive factors associated with postpartum, its ... -
Utility of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Intensive diabetes therapy goal is to avert diabetes related complications, improve quality of life and reduce health cost burden. Local diabetic population have poor glycemic control with at least one diabetes ... -
A Retrospective Review of Pharmaceutical Product Dossiers Submitted at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board Between 2010 and 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Efficient regulation of pharmaceutical products is crucial in ensuring that the medicines within a specified territory meet the stipulated standards of quality, safety and efficacy. The national medicine ... -
Aminoglycoside Trough Levels, Renal Function and Hearing Acuity in Paediatric Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aminoglycosides are antibiotics used in pediatrics for the management of severe infections. In resource limited settings, monitoring of drug levels for efficacy and toxicity is minimal and dosing is largely empiric. This ... -
Determinants and Management of Cardiac Toxicties Induced by Anthracycline-based Regimens in Adult Patients With Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Anthracyclines are used in the standard treatment protocols for solid and hematological cancers. Despite their extensive usage, they cause cardiac toxicities. These toxicities require prompt management to reduce ... -
Developing a Nomogram for Assessing Nutritional Status in Surgical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Poor nutritional status in the background of a disease process is associated with a prolonged hospital stay, increased economic burden, and higher morbidity and mortality. Robust nutritional assessment tools ...