Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Intradialytic hypertension: prevalence, characteristics and associated factors in chronic hemodialysis patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Renal Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND. End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is increasingly being diagnosed in our set up with a number of patients being put on haemodialysis. These patients have an age adjusted mortality rate of 3-10 times that of the ... -
Assessing the Need for Donated Breast Milk Use and Human Milk Banking in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: In the rare instances when mothers are unable to establish breastfeeding or supply mothers’ own milk (MOM), breastmilk substitutes are recommended and currently the preferred option should be donor breast milk ... -
Molecular Epidemiology and Characterization of K1, K15p and Orf75 Genes of Hhv-8 Associated With Hiv/aids Kaposi’s Sarcoma in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Kaposi’s sarcoma is a lifelong persistant infection in human once exposed. Immunosupression due to HIV sets foundation for Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus infection. Kaposi’s sarcoma overcomes cellular intrinsic ... -
Carotid Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with increased cardiovascular disease. The purpose of my study was to determine the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis and selected ... -
Determinants of Weaning Failure Among Adult Patients on Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Kenyatta National Hospital Intensive Care Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Weaning failure from mechanical ventilation has become a major challenge in management of patients in intensive care unit (ICU). Approximately 20% of patients on invasive mechanical ventilation fail to wean ... -
Evaluation of Adverse Drug Events Among Patients Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Those Co-infected With Tuberculosis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Adverse drug event (ADE) is an injury caused by the use of any particular drug. There is limited information available on the prevalence, types, and determinants of adverse drug events (ADEs) between patients ... -
Investigating the Determinant of Active Tuberculosis (Tb) Epidemic Across Eastern Africa Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly infects the lungs, kidney, spine, brain, and intestines. It is a chronic infection that has been threatening the lives of humankind for more than four millenniums ... -
Multinomial Logistic Regression Modeling to Determine the Antenatal Factors Affecting Birth Weight – a Case of Tigoni Level 4 Hospital, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The birth weight is one of the important determinants of the chances of a child surviving, having good physical and mental health. On average normal birth weight is between 2.5 kilograms (Kgs) -3.5 Kgs. Among ... -
Thyroid Hormone Profile in Ambulatory Heart Failure Patients Attending Adult Outpatient Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Thyroid disorder affects 5-10% of the general population and can contribute to heart failure (HF)............... -
Determinants Of Pneumonia Associated Readmissions Among Children Aged Under Five Admitted At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Pneumonia, according to WHO, is the leading single cause of mortality in children worldwide, accounting for 16% of all deaths of under five children globally, with 95% of these episodes occurring in developing ... -
Molecular Characterization Of Acute And Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Among Patients Attending Selected Hospitals In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Hepatitis B Virus accounts for majority of liver related deaths in the world with 2 billion persons infected worldwide. It’s primarily transmitted through contact with body fluids of the infected person. The ... -
Determinants of met and unmet needs of family members with critically ill patients in the critical care unit – Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: When a patient is admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU), it is always looked at as a time of intense difficulty by the family members since most patients have life threatening conditions. Within this period ... -
Strategies for coping with stress related to intradialytic events utilized by patients on hemodialysis at the renal unit, Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) prevalence has increased immensely, estimated at 8-16% globally, consequently resulting in large numbers of patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring renal replacement ... -
Patterns and determinants of dyslipidemias among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Dyslipidemia is markedly common in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients and one of the modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which is responsible for the increased burden of disease and mortality ... -
Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Attending Renal Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is frequent but still underdiagnosed in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in Kenya. Moreover, the inconsistent usage of validated assessment (diagnostic) tools makes it problematic ... -
Predictors of Adherence to Treatment Regimen Among Hemodialysis Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Adherence in hemodialysis has been a significant factor that helps in modifying the quality of life among patients undergoing hemodialysis. Adherence to hemodialysis treatment regimen encompasses four-components, ... -
Quality of patient-centered cancer care in the gynecological wards at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Patient-centered cancer care (PCCC) is a health care practice that treats cancer patients with high regard by listening and educating them, and considering the patient and their significant others in all ... -
Neurocognitive deficits in children aged between 7-12years: a comparative study between institutionalized and family raised children.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is estimated that over 200 million children fail to meet their developmental potential because of poverty, poor health and non-stimulating environments. Many abandoned and orphaned children spend their early life in ... -
Comparing Patient Related Factors Associated With Choice Of Cancer Treatment Centre, Locally In Kenya Or Abroad: A Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Medical tourism is an emerging and growing industry globally. In Kenya, medical tourism is characterized by patients seeking treatment abroad for non-communicable diseases, such as cancer. Further, it is ... -
Depression and Its Association With Disease Activity and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Rheumatoid arthritis severity can range from self-limiting disease to severe destruction and systemic complications. RA affects patients physically, psychologically and socially. Patients experience pain, joint ...