Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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An Audit And Review Of Histopathological Reporting Of Prostate Cancer On Prostatic Tissue Specimens In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Cancer of the prostate is the second most frequent cancer in males globally and commonest in Kenya. The gold standard of diagnosis is histopathology. A complete report is required for patient management. ... -
Prevalence Of Cannabis Use Among Patients Attending Themethadone Clinic At Mathari National Teaching & Referral Hospital: A Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There is a dearth of evidence on cannabis use among patients receiving methadone in Kenya as the medically assisted therapy (MAT) program is still fairly new in the country. However, polysubstance use especially ... -
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytological Findings In HIV Positive Patients Presenting With Head And Neck Masses At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Head and neck masses commonly occur within the thyroid, salivary glands and lymph nodes as well as other soft tissues of the lesions. Lymphadenopathy is a common signs of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) ... -
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices Of Breast Milk Expression And Storage Among Working Mothers With Infants Under 6 Months Of Age In Public Well Baby Clinics
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: A negative relationship has been noted between exclusive breastfeeding and postpartum return to work. Many studies show that working mothers are not able to successfully exclusively breastfeed. Expression and ... -
Prevalence,barriers And Facilitators Of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women Attending Gynaecology Outpatient Clinics In Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Nairobi. Screening of this cancer facilitates early detection, prompt treatment and consequently reduces ... -
Seroprevalence Of Zika Virus In Selected Regions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The 2015-2016 Zika virus pandemic in South America stirred worldwide concern by the public and scientific community. This was due to studies linking Zika virus infection to neurological complications such as ... -
Level Of Knowledge Of Healthcare Providers In Mbagathi County Hospital And Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital On The Ispad Management Guidelines Of Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children with diabetes mellitus. Most healthcare workers especially in sub-Saharan Africa are not able to recognize signs and ... -
Indications And Outcomes Of Trabeculectomy At Pcea Kikuyu Hospital- Eye Unit; A Retrospective Study_Functional Outcome In Conservative Management Of Diaphyseal Humerus Fractures - A Comparative Assessment On The Use Of U Slab Vis-À-Vis Functional Brace
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction and background: Trabeculectomy is the most common glaucoma surgery done at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital-Eye Unit (KEU), in Kenya and in the world. Few studies have been done looking at the indications and outcomes of ... -
Functional Outcome In Conservative Management Of Diaphyseal Humerus Fractures - A Comparative Assessment On The Use Of U Slab Vis-À-Vis Functional Brace
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Diaphyseal humerus fractures constitute about 3% of the overall fracture incidence with an increasing incidence locally attributed to a rise in road traffic crashes, more so from boda boda related accidents. ... -
Acanthamoeba- Associated Pseudomonas Species At Kenyatta National Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Free-living amoeba (FLA) such as Acanthamoeba spp. are ubiquitous unicellular eukaryotes that graze on bacteria, viruses, algae and are common contaminants in virtually all environments. However, amoeba resistant ... -
Determination Of The Demographic Characteristics, Pattern, Mechanisms Of Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures And The Devices Employed In Early Immobilisation At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Fractures of the femur amongst adults are quite a common indication for admission to an orthopaedic ward. A majority are due to high energy trauma with the subsequent development of pain as a result of the ... -
Microbial Pattern In Amniotic Fluid And Histology Of The Smooth Chorion In Women With Premature Rupture Of Membranes And Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background:Premature membrane rupture complicates 2% of pregnancies but is linked with 40% of premature delivery and high perinatal morbidity and mortality. Ascending genital infections have been associated with occurrence ... -
Prevalence Of Secondary Medical Complications After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury During Acute Care In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There is paucity of data in low and middle income countries concerning the burden of traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI). Despite advanced acute care and better awareness and identification of complications, ... -
Risk Factors For Invasive Cervical Cancer Among Womren Living With HIV/AIDS At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching And Referal Hospital In Kisumu County : A 5 Yaer Based Case - Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: According to WHO, almost nine out of ten (87%) cervical cancer deaths occur in the less developed regions. There were an estimated 311,000 deaths from cervical cancer worldwide in 2018, accounting for 7.5% of ... -
Antimicrobial Susceptibility In Surgical Site Infections After Abdominal Surgery At Kenyatta National Hospital Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Six (6) month cross-sectional study done at KNH surgical wards on SSI related factors, antimicrobial profile and antibiotic susceptibility testing. The mostly cultured organism is E. coli at 38.9% this is followed ... -
The Prevalent Family Structure And Functions Among Juvenile Delinquent Children In Rehabilitation Centres In Nairobi And Kiambu Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Youth delinquency and crime is a major problem in Nairobi (United Nations Habitat, 2016). This trend has been associated with the increase of juvenile delinquency. There is a growing concern with the growth and ... -
The Prevalence, Severity And Pattern Of Head Injury Among Motorcycle Crash Victims At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction. Motorcycles represent the most dangerous form of motorized transportation, and their increased use has been associated with a rise in motorcycle related crashes. In last decade, Kenya witnessed an explosion ... -
Evaluation Of The Antidiabetogenic Effects Of The Freeze-Dried Extracts Of Rotheca Myricoides On Type 2 Diabetes In An Animal Model
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Type 2 diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder essentially characterized by alterations in lipid metabolism, insulin resistance and pancreatic β-cell dysfunction. Rotheca myricoides (Hochst.) Steane & Mabb is a plant ... -
Ocular Manifestations In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending The Rheumatology Clinic At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: RA is the most common systemic autoimmune disease and affects middle aged women three times more often than men in a percentage of 0.5 - 2% of the general population. Approximately 25% of patients with RA will ... -
Blood Loss And Transfusion Patterns During Open Intramedullary Nailing Of Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Diaphyseal femoral fractures are some of the commonest injuries treated in Kenyatta National Hospital. The sharp increase in these patients is due to rise of motorizing mode of transport, making it a public ...