Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The Pattern Of Glaucoma In Patients Attending The Eye Clinic At Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Glaucoma is an irreversibly blinding eye disease which damages the optic nerve head fibres. The disease may be asymptomatic in certain clinical types, until advanced stage, so much emphasis is to be given for ... -
Comparison Of Recovery Profile Of General Anaesthesia Versus Spinal Anaesthesia For Gynaecological Day Case Surgeries In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Day care surgery is gaining popularity with more and more procedures being performed on day care basis. Recovery is a key factor in the success of day care surgery with delayed recovery resulting in increased ... -
The Effectiveness Of Airway Assessment Tools In Predicting A Difficult Airway By Anesthesiologists At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Airway management is the core responsibility of the anesthesiologist in the operating room. Difficult airway has varied definitions and encompasses difficult bag mask ventilation, difficult supraglottic device ... -
Prevalence Of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Among Women Who Screen Via/vili Positive:are We Overtreating With Screen And Treat Approach?
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Effective screening for premalignant cervical lesions remains a challenge in sub Saharan Africa including Kenya. This is due to inadequate infrastructure, skilled personnel and cost required for pap smear and ... -
Uptake Of Repeat HIV Testing During Pregnancy, Labour And Post Natal Period Following An Initial Negative Result In Pregnancy In Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Young women represent the population with the fastest increase in HIV infection, with more than 60% of all new infections occurring in them with Mother to child transmission (MTCT) responsible for over 90% of ... -
Indications, Promptness Of Insertion And Removal Of Chest Tubes In Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Currently in Kenya there is increased motorization with a rise in road traffic accidents which predispose people to blunt chest injuries or penetrating chest injuries hence an increased likelihood of the need ... -
Accuracy Of Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy And Macula Edema At Kenyatta National Hospital
(UoN, 2018)Background: Low income countries in Asia and Africa have both the highest prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and expected rise in disease burden. Many patients with diabetes are unaware of their diagnosis and may not ... -
Incidence And Risk Factors For Development Of Periventricular-Intraventricular Haemorrhage In The Very Preterm Babies Admitted To The New Born Unit At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Germinal matrix-intraventricular haemorrhage (GM-IVH) is bleeding into the brain’s ventricular system that originates from the capillary network of the primitive germinal matrix, which normally regresses before ... -
Barriers to Men’s Involvement in Antenatal and Postnatal Care in Butula Sub-county, Western Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study sought to explore the barriers to men‟s involvement in antenatal and postnatal care in Butula sub county, western Kenya. It was guided by the health belief model to ascertain male involvement in ANC and PNC and ... -
Herbal medicine use in murang’a county and antiflea activity and safety of tithonia diversifolia and senna didymobotrya extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Herbal medicines have been used for a long time to control various human and animal diseases in the world. There is limited published information on the use of herbal medicines in Murang’a County of Kenya, despite the ... -
Assessment of tenofovir-induced nephrotoxicity development and recovery in HIV patients on TDF based regimens at Kenyatta National Hospital comprehensive care clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: TDF containing HAART is currently the most approved global HIV first-line treatment. Despite its accessibility as a mixture single-tablet regimen for once daily dosing, favorable safety profile and resistance, ... -
Appraisal of antimicrobial stewardship at Mbagathi county referral hospital, Nairobi city county, Kenya; a mixed methods survey Doricah ivayo Sikuku Science , tropical and infectious diseases, university of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Antimicrobial Resistance has been described as a public health emergency. Antimicrobial stewardship programs have been recommended as one of the ways of combating AMR. Stewardship Programs have been implemented ... -
Prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility and serotypes of group b streptococcus recto-vaginal isolates from pregnant women at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Estimates of group B streptococcus (GBS) disease burden, antimicrobial susceptibility, and serotypes in pregnant women are limited for many resource-limited countries including Kenya. These data are required ... -
Factors that contribute to five year survival of gallbladder cancer patients
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is an uncommon malignancy of the biliary tract with a poor prognosis frequently presenting at an advanced stage. Generally, GBC is the most aggressive of the biliary tract cancers ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude andbehavioural practices towards TB prevention and control among healthcare workers at the Thika level 5 hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health concern globally. Ranked among the foremost cause of death amongst infectious diseases in the World, TB affects millions of people each year and remains to be a main universal ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on tobacco cessation among dentists in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Tobacco consumption is the most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the world (WHO, 2007). Tobacco use remains a public health concern worldwide putting a strain on health resources at national and ... -
Municipal solid waste management: contribution and challenges of private solid waste management companies in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Title: Municipal solid waste management: Contribution and challenges of private solid waste management companies in Nairobi County, Kenya Introduction: Solid waste management is a major public health and environmental ... -
Spatial distribution of low birth weight and associated maternal factors in Mombasa county: a Hospital based study
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Factors influencing the uptake of hepatitis B vaccine among health care workers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Hepatitis B disease affects the liver resulting from an infection with the Hepatitis B virus. It is an occupational danger to health care workers. Not only is it potentially fatal but it also carries the risk ...