Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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A Case For Introducing Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Honey is a natural product with unique flavour and is highly nutritious. It is produced by honeybees and consumed by many. It contains sugars, proteins, water and minerals just to mention a few. There is growing interest ... -
The Psychosocial Burden And Quality Of Life Of Mothers With Preterm Birth Versus Term Birth At Kenyatta National Hospital (a Mixed Methods Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Globally there are 13 million premature babies born annually. Prematurity comes with an increased demand in care, neonatal morbidity and mortality as well as attendant long term sequelae. These pose a burden ... -
Early Functional Outcomes Of Closed Tibial Plateau Fractures In A Kenyan Setting
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Tibial plateau fractures result from compressive axial forces alone, or combined with varus or valgus stresses on the knee and may interfere with the functional integrity of the joint. These fractures can be ... -
Detection Of Psychiatric Disorders Among Adolescents Attending Primary Healthcare Facility In Kiambu County And Related Clinician Factors.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction. Adolescence is a period of physical growth spurt and extensive changes. It is during this time that mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, and thought disorders, may first appear or become apparent. ... -
Seroprevalence Of Human T- Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1 And 2 In Blood Donors At Two Blood Donor Centres In Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Human T-cell Lymphotrophic Virus is known to cause Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma and HTLV-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic para-paresis. Transfusion of contaminated blood is the major mode of HTLV-1/2 ... -
Clinically Significant Potential Drug-drug Interactions Among Adult Diabetic Hypertensive Outpatients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension are common comorbidities in the developing and developed world. Management of these patients requires combination pharmacotherapies which may lead to polypharmacy ... -
Formulation and Evaluation of Topical Meloxicam Emulgels
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Meloxicam is one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is commonly used for the symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation associated with rheumatic diseases such as osteoarthritis. ... -
Quality of Life of Patients Treated for Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma at Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi Dental Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The number of patients treated for oral cancer continues to rise. Most of these patients have to live with debilitating complications which adversely affect their quality of life (QOL). Rarely do clinicians ... -
The Relationship of Dental Fluorosis, Intellectual Efficiency and Working Memory in 13-15-year-olds Living in Low, Medium and High-water Fluoride Areas in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: WHO recommends that water fluoride does not exceed 1.5mg/l. Intake of higher concentration has been reported to cause dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis and also to be a neurotoxin. Water is the primary ... -
Pattern of Orofacial Infective Bacterial Microorganisms and Their Antibiogram Profiles at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Antibiotic resistance is becoming a global threat to health. In Kenya it is an already acknowledged public health problem. The cost of treating deep neck space infections of odontogenic origin is high. This is ... -
Acute Kidney Injury And Electrolyte Abnormalities Among Patients Admitted With Cholera In Kenyatta National Hospital In Nairobi, Kenya, In The Year 2017
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Title: Acute Kidney Injury and electrolyte abnormalities among patients admitted with Cholera in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi, Kenya in the year 2017 Background: Cholera is an acute secretory diarrheal ... -
Assessment Of Care For Ambulant Adult Patients On Maintenance Chronic Haemodialysis At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background information The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise locally and globally. The care for patients with CKD is multifaceted and multidisciplinary. The aim of the study was to explore the actual ... -
Oral Health Status And Hygiene Practices Among Visually Impaired Children Attending Thika Primary School For The Blind In Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Worldwide studies have reported poor oral health among visually impaired individuals. This has been attributed to several factors which include difficulty in attaining good oral hygiene, difficulty in evaluating ... -
Clinico-pathological Pattern Of Odontogenic Neoplasms At Two National Referral Centres In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Odontogenic neoplasms (ONs) are lesions with insidious progress but tend to cause disfigurement and high surgical morbidity. The prevalence in Africa is about 9-69%. Knowledge of their trend and pattern of ... -
The Relationship Between Salivary Interleukin-1β Levels And Periodontal Health Status
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: The periodontium consists of the gingiva, periodontal ligaments, cementum and alveolar bone. Together the four components function as a unit and are the supportive structures of the teeth, maintaining their ... -
Clinical Profile And Histological Characteristics Of Head And Neck Lymphomas In Patients Seen At Two Referral Centres In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Head and neck malignancies continue to be a challenge to patients due to the associated morbidity and mortality. The most common malignancies in the head and neck are squamous cell carcinomas, lymphomas and ... -
Antenatal Care Initiation Versus Delivery Outcomes Among Women Seeking Delivery Services at Kiambu Level Five Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Antenatal care is provided to pregnant women during pregnancy to ensure a safe pregnancy and delivery. The timing of first antenatal care (ANC) initiation is important for assessment and diagnosis of pre-existing ... -
Short-term Outcomes of Asphyxia in Preterm Neonates Receiving Care at Newborn Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Neonatal resuscitation plays a major role in preventing neonatal death due to asphyxia. Globally, it is estimated that out of 2.5 million neonatal deaths that occur annually, 28% of which is attributed to ... -
Exploring Strategies to Improve Adherence to Immunization schedule Among Children Attending the Maternal and Child Health Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Globally, immunization is among the major contributors to public health. It prevents 20% of childhood mortality annually. The highest fatality rates from vaccine preventable diseases are usually among children ... -
Experiences of Parents on Kangaroo Mother Care in the Neonatal Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction:Kangaroo mother care is a practice used to care for premature infants and low birth weight babies. It has been endorsed by the World health organization as a cheap and reliable method of reducing neonatal ...