Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Association Of Intended Birth To Pregnancy Interval And Uptake Of Immediate Postpartum Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive Methods At Thika Level 5 Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)background Contraceptives reduce the number of high-risk pregnancies, high parity births and unintended pregnancies therefore playing a major role in reducing maternal and perinatal deaths. Globally, the unmet need for ... -
Strengthening Surveillance System Of HIV Infected Adolescent At Patient Support Center In Kisii Teaching And Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Antiretroviral therapy coverage has contributed to reversal of the global trend in HIV/AIDS mortality through new institutions formed with substantial commitment to HIV/AIDs prevention and treatment. As a result of curbing ... -
Optimized Retention In Care Model For Newly Diagnosed HIV Clients In Kisumu County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)PROJECT SUMMARY Kisumu County is one of the 47 counties in Kenya. The county has an urban and rural background with a rich ethnic, racial and cultural diversity. The County has seven sub counties with fishing, farming and ... -
Uptake Of HIV Self-Testing At The Work Place; A Case Of Homabay County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)HIV self testing is a process where an individual collects their own sample, conducts an HIV test, and interprets their own result in an easy, safe and confidential manner. The importance of knowing one’s HIV status cannot ... -
Scaling Up Implementation And Usage Of Electronic Medical Records In Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction and implementation of new health care technologies on a bigger scale calls for a systematic approach that must include a clear plan, proper implementation process, and adequate follow-ups; and it requires ... -
Inflammatory Cytokine Profiles In HIV/AIDS Patients With Hypertension Comorbidity At Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Center
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background. Hypertension is the leading risk factor of Cardiovascular complications in HIV/AIDS patients and poses a threat to their survival, quality of life and economic productivity. The high predisposition to developing ... -
Clinical Outcomes Of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Neu Positive Breast Cancer Patients At Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi; A Survival Analysis Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Worldwide, breast cancer in women is ranked as second and most common type of cancer. Also, known to be the most common cause of mortality in women population in less developed regions. Up to 25.6% of breast cancer patients ... -
The Prevalence And Factors Associated With Teenage Pregnancy In Kenya; A Cross-Sectional Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Teenage pregnancies account for 18% of all pregnancies in Kenya posing a health challenge in prevention of maternal mortalities, unsafe abortions and gender equity for these girls. The adolescent birth rate in ... -
Cost Analysis Of Facility-Based HIV Testing Models In Kenya; A Case Of Riruta Health Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2019)HIV testing is the first and essential step in HIV management. Awareness of HIV status is an important step in linking people to prevention, care and treatment services and reducing possible transmission of HIV. Despite ... -
A Web Based Routine Data Quality Assessment (RDQA) Tool For Upscalling HIV Data Audit And Management For Siaya County Health Facilities
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The project provides for an enhanced user oriented Random Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) tool. It is an evaluation tool used in system strengthening and determining country data quality issues that needs analysis and ... -
Vaccination Coverage Among Children With Measles At Agok Hospital, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Globally, cases of measles resurgence have been reported in recent years. The majority of the cases have been reported in Africa and in the Indian subcontinent and are associated with low measles vaccination ... -
Evaluation Of Early Infant Diagnosis Surveillance System In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenya is one of the 22 priority countries focused for lessening of mother-to-Child transmission (mtCt) of Human immunodeficiency virus. The worldwide super-fast-track framework propelled in 2016 points at ending new HIV ... -
Strenthening HIV/AIDS Surveillance Through Design And Dessimination Of Routine Data Quality Assessment Tool (RDQA) For National And County Governments.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Effective systems for capturing health program data are vital to tracking progress on achievement of health indicators as stipulated which will be central to supporting data-informed decisions as part ... -
Economic Analysis of Smallholder Farmers’ Participation in the Cassava Marketing Value Chain in Taita-taveta and Kilifi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cassava is an important food crop with high production potential for different agroecological zones across the world. Therefore, cassava has a great potential as both a food security crop and other industrial purposes. ... -
Strengthening Disease Surveillance To Enhance Retention Among Patients Attending Comprehensive Care Centre At Coast General Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Having all human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patient retained in medical care at regular interval is linked to positive health outcome. To achieve unmet gaps in UNAIDS 95:95:95 all HIV infected patient ... -
Survival Analysis Methods To Estimate Incidence, Survivorship And Risk Factors For Brucellosis In Livestock In Kajiado East Subcounty, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Brucellosis is a common bacterial zoonotic disease that is caused by various Brucella species and mostly affects cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and dogs. It results in significant economic losses and human sufferings. Manifestation ... -
Utility of Ki67 in Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Women With Locally Advanced Breast Cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: In Kenya, majority present with locally advanced breast cancer. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NACT) is useful in management of these patients, and is useful in predicting response to treatment. Ki67 levels have ... -
Association Between body Mass Index in Early Pregnancy and the Outcomes of Induction of Labour at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Body mass index (BMI) has many medical implications. High BMI has been shown to increase the risk of certain obstetric complications. Induction of labour (IOL) is a common obstetric intervention and the various ... -
Short Term Outcomes of Children Aged 6 to 59 Months With Severe Acute Malnutrition Managed in Outpatient Therapeutic Program (Otp) in Kwale County,kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background and Rationale Acute malnutrition, is associated with increased frequency and severity of infections, contributing to delayed recovery from illnesses as well as an increased risk of death. Under-5 mortality ... -
Indications and Outcome of Scleral Buckle Surgery in Rhegmatogeneous Retina Detachment at the Pcea Kikuyu Hospital-eye Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Scleral buckling is one of the preferred surgical techniques for RRD repair at KEU. Beside the fact that this technique has been used for many years in this center, the outcomes are unknown and worldwide ...