Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Assessing Health Literacy in Promotion of Self-management Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem with a prevalence of 11 to 14% globally. CKD progresses slowly, causing a reduction in the renal function. The patient needs to adopt effective self-management strategies ... -
Drug Therapy Problems Among Patients With Thyroid Disorders in Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction has been on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa. Patients with thyroid disorders are more likely to present with other comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiomyopathies ... -
Antimicrobial Use Practices in Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi-kenya- a Point Prevalence Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Antimicrobials are indispensable in the practice of medicine. Their misuse is one of the great forces behind the rapid growth of resistance. Antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed class of antimicrobials, ... -
Determination of concordance between Bio-Impedance analysis and a clinical score in fluid status assessment of Patients on Maintenance Haemodialysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising rapidly globally. Fluid overload (FO), an independent predictor of mortality in CKD, must be quantified accurately to enable maintenance of normohydration. ... -
A study of the antimalarial activity of combined plant extracts from medicinal plants used traditionally in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction Medicinal plants have been in use in the management of disease and maintenance of health by societies for thousands of years. Emerging resistance to presently utilized single molecule drugs has heightened ... -
Health Seeking Behavior of Diabetic Patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Diabetes is a chronic disease that is progressive in nature, and can lead to irreversible complications or even death. The burden of care from complications and death among diabetic patients in Kenya is a major concern. ... -
Isolation and Characterization of Toxigenic Clostridium Difficile in Selected Outpatient Health Facilities Within Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background In the last four decades, the spectrum encompassing the epidemiology and management of Clostridium difficile associated diseases (CDAD) has changed progressively. These changes resonate with heightened rates ... -
Predictors of extubation failure in Neuro-critically ill patients in KNH ICUs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Extubation decisions in brain-injured patients are often challenging to the critical care practitioner. Neuro-critically ill patients often undergo prolonged mechanical ventilation and intubation, are at high ... -
Patterns of Perioperative Antibiotic Surgical Prophylaxis Among Surgical Patients Undergoing Surgery in K.n.h Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is one of the main principles in reducing postoperative surgical site infection. Choice of antibiotic prophylaxis is best tailored to the type of surgical wound and risk of ... -
Delayed Health-seeking Among Women With Advanced Breast Cancer at the Cancer Treatment Centre at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Eighty percent of women with breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa are diagnosed at an advanced stage (stage III and IV) of the disease. The stage at diagnosis is critical in determining survival rates with ... -
Factors Associated With Treatment Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Patients on Androgen Deprivation Therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Androgen deprivation therapy is recommended in the management locally advanced and metastatic prostate cancer. The two available therapeutic options are orchiectomy and medical castration. The use of either ... -
Hiv Seroprevalence in Orthopaedic Trauma Inpatients at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major health problem in Kenya and worldwide. Trauma is a big public health problem in Kenya and the world at large. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality both in developed ... -
A Study of the Quality of Selected Multivitamin Supplements in Nairobi City, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Vitamins are invaluable nutrients that play integral roles in human bodies such as maintenance of cell functions. Vitamins are broadly classified into two groups: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Humans do not ... -
Doctors' and Nurses' Experiences of Ethical Challenges in End of Life Decisions in Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Many nurses and doctors often experience ethical problems around decision making at the end of life. Lack of guiding policies in the unit on how to deal with ethical issues contributes to stress, tension, ... -
Glenoid Morphometry in a Kenyan Population With Relevance to Shoulder Arthroplasty
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A basic understanding of the glenoid anatomy and the various variations in different populations is critical in glenoid resurfacing and optimal utilization of glenoid components. The glenoid measurements that ... -
Clinico-Pathological characteristics and outcomes of gastric cancer among patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Despite a decrease in new cases, gastric cancer (GC) is the third-highest cause of death from cancer around the world. According to the Globocan data 2012, Kenya is estimated to have the highest incidence of ... -
Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Determinants of Obesity in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Obesity is a global pandemic and a significant public health problem that is associated with premature morbidity and mortality............. -
Early postoperative complications of bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Bipolar TURP is the gold standard for surgical management of BPH because it uses a physiologic irrigating solution with better hemostasis. Its plasmakinetic tissue management system makes it applicable for ... -
Translation and Validation of a Swahili Version of the Sinonasal Outcome Test (Snot-22)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects millions worldwide. Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) is the most suitable outcome measure in evaluating CRS patients. It was developed in English. Administering it in ... -
Determinants of delirium among patients in critical care units at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Delirium is common in patients admitted to critical care units. It is associated with morbidity and mortality, and high hospital costs. The prevalence has been found to range from 20-83% among critically ill ...