Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Willingness to Donate Eyes and Its Associated Factors Among Adults in a Community in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Corneal diseases are a significant cause of blindness and visual impairment in less developed countries. Advanced disease is managed by corneal transplantation. In Kenya, despite having an eye-bank, donation ... -
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Low Birth Weight Infants on Follow-up at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a common micronutrient deficiency that contributes to morbidity and mortality among low birth weight infants; with significant, long-term effects on memory, cognition and auditory ... -
Emergence Delirium in Adult Surgical Patients in Post Anaesthesia Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital, a Descriptive Observational Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Emergence delirium is a transient condition characterized by an alteration in awareness and inattention to one’s immediate environment with disorientation and perceptual alterations like hypersensitivity and hyperactive ... -
Incidence, Risk Factors And Management Of Neutropenia Among Cancer Patients With Solid Tumors Receiving Chemotherapy At Kenyatta National Hospital Cancer Treatment Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Cancer accounts for approximately 7-10% of deaths in Kenya. It is managed through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormonal therapy. Each of these interventions present benefits and risks. Chemotherapeutics ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors And Management Of Venous Thromboembolism Amongst Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy and cause of cancer-related mortality. Cancer has long been associated as a risk factor for hyper-coagulation. It may, therefore, lead to venous thromboembolism in breast ... -
Medication Related Problems Among Patients On Antibiotic Therapy In The Medical Wards At Kenyatta National Hospital-- University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Medication related problems (MRPs), are patient drug use outcomes that affect the achievement of optimal benefit of drug therapy. Errors in drug prescribing, administration, monitoring or dispensing, antibiotic ... -
Caregiver Burden As Perceived By Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease And Undergoing Hemodialysis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Caregiver burden refers to the negative feelings and subsequent strain experienced by the relatives or friends of the patients with (CKD) who have to undergo regular hemodialysis. The burden on the caregivers ... -
Assessing Treatment Adherence In Hypertension Control Among Hypertensive Patients Post Health Education At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There is a high burden of hypertension in Kenya with documented evidence showing that 24% of Kenyans have an elevated blood pressure and only 15% of those with HBP are aware of it. Low awareness on hypertension ... -
Iron And Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women: A Community-Based Approach In Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Iron and folic acid are micronutrients whose deficiency is common during pregnancy resulting in anaemia. Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS), an essential intervention strategy for prevention of anaemia ... -
Utility of triage early warning scores in the care of critically ill surgical patients at kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Critical illness is a life-threatening condition involving one or more organ systems resulting in significant morbidity or mortality. Often, it is preceded by a period of physiological deterioration. Such early signs of ... -
Causes, Management and Short Term Outcomes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is considered as the most common gastroenterological emergency and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study aimed at evaluating the causes, management ... -
Relationship between burden of care and quality of life among caregivers of children with autistic spectrum disorders (asd) in nakuru level five hospital, nakuru county
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background to the study: autistic spectrum disorders (asds) remain an important public health problem due to associated behavioral and developmental challenges faced by affected children. Most people with asds and other ... -
Assessment of Communication Barriers Between Health Care Providers and Caregivers of Children With Sickle Cell Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disease in the world and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Assessment of gaps in caregiver-provider communication is a crucial step in ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Plain and Medicated Soaps on Sale in Nairobi on Selected Microorganisms
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Soaps are made of fats and oils as the main ingredients and other components such as soda ash, salts and detergents. The main function of soap is cleaning, killing and removing microorganisms. Some soap ... -
Assessment of Isocitrate Dehydrogenase Markers, Clinical Presentation and Imaging Characteristics in Patients Under Management of Glial Neoplasms at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Tumors of the central nervous system are caused by mutations in genes that regulate cell growth. Improved molecular techniques have enabled scientist to investigate this mutation in detail and even correlate them with ... -
Outcomes of Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in Keratoconus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Study title: Outcomes of corneal collagen crosslinking in keratoconus at Eagle Eye Laser Centre Study objective: To determine the outcomes of cross-linking in keratoconus patients at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi from ... -
The Role of Maternal Fetal Movement Assessment on Antepartum Fetal Testing and Perinatal Outcomes Among Selected High-risk Pregnancies at the Kenyatta National Hospital, 2014-2018 (a Five-year Retrospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)A high-risk pregnancy is that in which the life of the gravid woman or her fetus is threatened. Factorsassociated with high-risk pregnancy include; pre-existing medical conditions, pregnancy-related complications and ... -
Prevalence of Preterm Birth and Associated Risk Factors in Kakamega County General Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Preterm birth is a global problem and its prevalence has been on the increase worldwide. The Global Action Report for the year 2012 reported prematurity and its complications as the leading cause of mortality ... -
Patterns Of Clinical Presentation, Treatment Modalities And Outcomes In Children Under 5 Years With Acute Kidney Injury At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a multifaceted ailment with clinical signs showing from minor dysfunction of the kidney to total malfunction of the kidney completely. The disorder is a type of emergency which is common in ...