Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Safety of Peripheral Intravenous Administration of Vasopressor Agents in Resource-limited Settings
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Vasopressors are conventionally administered through a central venous catheter (CVC) and not through a peripheral venous catheter (PVC) since the latter is believed to be associated with an increased risk of ... -
Blood and Blood Components Transfusion Practices in the Newborn Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Blood transfusion is a commonly used supportive therapy in neonatal units worldwide. There are significant differences in blood transfusion practices among countries, newborn units and clinicians. Data on ... -
Stress, Individual Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems for Mothers of Babies With Neonatal Sepsis in Kenyatta National Hospital Neonatal Units.
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Maternal health is a major health concern worldwide. Admission of a neonate causes significant stress among mothers who are the main caregivers due to uncertainty about the progress of their babies. Mothers ... -
Case Studies
(University of Nairobi, 2023)A deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms within the deep veins, usually of the leg, but can occur in the veins of the arms and the mesenteric and cerebral veins. Deep-vein thrombosis is a common and important ... -
Stress, Individual Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems for Mothers of Babies With Neonatal Sepsis in Kenyatta National Hospital Neonatal Units
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Maternal health is a major health concern worldwide. Admission of a neonate causes significant stress among mothers who are the main caregivers due to uncertainty about the progress of their babies. Mothers ... -
Micturition Related Quality of Life in Substitutional Urethroplasties and Its Determinants as Seen in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: Urethral strictures are a common occurrence in Kenya. Substitution urethroplasty is considered for patients with long strictures. Long term outcomes of patients treated for urethral stricture with substitution ... -
Demographic Factors and Clinical Determinants of Stage of Presentation of Prostate Cancer in Patients Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study background: Low-and-middle income countries with poor socioeconomic factors and poor healthcare structures, report lower incidence rates of prostate cancer but high morbidity at late diagnostic stage than when compared ... -
Normal Base of Skull Foramina Anatomy and Variants on Computed Tomography in the Adult Population in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Imaging the base of skull is challenging. This is because of numerous normal variants, complex anatomy, and the unfamiliarity of most radiologists with this region. This area is challenging to examine clinically, ... -
Use of Telemedicine in Improving Access for Pregnant Women to Hospital in Nairobi During the Covid – 19 Pademic ( Mixed – Method Cross – Sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background: Maternal deaths are preventable if the three delays to accessing health care outlined by Thaddeus and Maine are actively addressed. These delays have been identified chronologically as delays in (I) the ... -
Utility of Methylene Blue Test in Diagnosis of Early Anastomotic Leaks Post Oncologic Esophagectomy
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Esophagectomy is currently the best option for treatment of resectable esophageal malignancies. Anastomotic leak (AL) is one of the most devastating post esophagectomy complication carrying high mortality, long ... -
Determinants of the Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Neonates at the Paediatric Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neonatal acute kidney injury (AKI) has become a significant health concern across the globe due to its rising incidence and association with adverse outcomes. AKI in neonates is often multifactorial and may ... -
Perceptions and Practice on Human Breast Milk Donation and Milk Banking Amongst Antenatal Mothers at Pumwani Maternity Hospital- a Mixed Methods Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Breast milk is the primary source of nutrition for the newborns and is important for their healthy growth and development. When the mother’s own milk is not available, WHO recommends donor human milk as the ... -
An Audit of the Use of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Neonates With Respiratory Distress, Admitted to the Newborn Units of Four County and Sub-county Hospitals in Kenyatta - (a Cross-sectional Observational Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neonatal respiratory distress is the most frequent indication for admission to the newborn unit (NBU). International and Kenyan guidelines advocate for the early use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) ... -
Perceived Influence of Family Dysfunction on Juvenile Offending - a Qualitative Research Study Conducted at Ngong Probation Office, Kajiado County – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Families play an important role in the developement of children and youths. Currently, the rate at which juveniles are getting involved in crime related activities with no respect for law and order is on the ... -
Factors Affecting Delivery of Interventional Radiology Services at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background The provision of radiological services needs to be examined from the point of customer-oriented delivery. This, in the business sense, would put into consideration various factors among them being customer ... -
Outcomes Following Valve Replacement in Patients With Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease With Preoperative Pulmonary Hypertension at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) complicates cardiac disease, and its presence corresponds to the severity of the disease process. PH may complicate almost any heart disorder including diseases of the mitral valve. ... -
The Association Between Preoperative Fasting Time, Blood Glucose Concentration and Blood Ketone Levels in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background/Introduction: Preoperative fasting guidelines have been updated to ensure the risk of paediatric patients developing hypoglycaemia, ketoacidosis, and derangement in acidbase balance during the preoperative ... -
Bone Tumours - Level of Agreement Between Radiographic and Histological Diagnosis of Bone Tumours at Kenyatta National Hospital and PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background: Bone tumours have a relatively low incidence but carry a disproportionately high mortality globally. Most benign lesions and malignant ones affect those in the second and third decades of life, the most ... -
Prevalence of Anxiety and Its Associated Factors Among Cardiac Patients on Follow-up in the Cardiology Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Anxiety is a frequently encountered condition in individuals with heart-related illnesses. It is linked to heightened rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, which consequently negatively impact ... -
Uptake of Dolutegravirbased Art in Children and Adolescents Living With Hiv at Kenyatta National Hospita
(University of Nairobi, 2023)ackground: The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018 recommended the use of dolutegravir (DTG) containing antiretroviral regimens in all populations including children. DTG has been a major component of Antiretroviral ...
