Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of peripheral arterial disease and erectile dysfunction among ambulant hypertensive males at Kenyatta national hospital investigator
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Hypertension affects 22% of the world‟s population and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) including stroke and coronary artery disease (CAD) partly due to atherosclerosis. The underlying ... -
Determinants of Obstetric Fistulas occurrence among Kenyan women
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study was undertaken to explore the main indicators for obstetric fistula occurrence; a maternal childbirth injury that has been eradicated in developed countries yet it continues to be a debilitating and traumatizing ... -
Proactive risk assessment of intrathecal chemotherapy in paediatric oncology at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Chemotherapeutic agents are listed as high alert medications due to their high toxicity, narrow therapeutic range and high potential for medication related problems arising from the complexities associated with ... -
Prevalence and determinants of antibiotic related adverse drug reactions in Kenya: spontaneously reported cases at the pharmacy and poisons board database
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Antibiotics are used for treatment and prophylaxis of various infectious conditions and are considered as safe drugs when used rationally. Like all other drugs, they also cause adverse drug reactions in ... -
Opinions of healthcare workers on safe warfarin use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Warfarin is an anticoagulant used in treating patients with deep vein thrombosis to prevent the extension of the clot and to reduce the risk of developing pulmonary embolism. It is also used in patients with ... -
Comparative effectiveness and cost analysis of an anticoagulation clinic versus laboratory based practice in Kenyan Tertiary Referral Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The laboratory based practice for monitoring oral anticoagulation therapy is laboratory testing of blood to measure the International Normalized Ratio. This is the current practice at Kenyatta National Hospital. ... -
An audit of aminoglycoside use and monitoring in paediatric wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
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Assessment of Geometry of Tooth Preparations on Dies for Full Crowns and Bridge Retainers in Selected Dental Laboratories in Nairobi, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Background: The restoration and replacement of teeth with crowns and bridges has been on the increase. The quality of tooth preparation for these prostheses is vital as it establishes the foundation for the prostheses. The ... -
Assesment of the effectiveness of metformin in preventing prednisone-induced hyperglycemia among hematological cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Steroid-induced hyperglycaemia is a common side effect of prednisone therapy among cancer patients. The prevalence, pattern, effects, monitoring, and treatment have been described in studies. Few studies have ... -
Health related quality of life and its determinants in asthmatic patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important measure of health outcomes since it reflects the impact of an illness and its treatment, from the patient’s perspective. The disease though common and whose ... -
The Nutritional Status Of Patients Presenting With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma At Kenyatta National Hospital
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Health related quality of life of adult patients on tenofovir versus zidovudine based regimens at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Quality of life improvement is one of the objectives of antiretroviral therapy. It is vital to assess the perception of the patient on their functional status and well-being termed as Health Related Quality ... -
Factors influencing provision of health services in government healthcare institutions in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The overall goal of this study was to investigate the key factors influencing the provision of services in Government healthcare institutions in Kajiado County. In fulfilling this purpose, four research objectives were ... -
Influence of maternal nutrition knowledge, attitude and practices on nutritional status of children 6-59 months at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)According to UNICEF and WHO nutrition is a universal, crucial component that is recognized globally for the child to have a better health standard as stated in convention child‟s rights. Thus, women additionally have a ... -
Insights into and anatomical perspectives of atherosclerosis among black Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The pattern and anatomical perspectives of atherosclerosis were studied among black Kenyans by analyzing data from hospitals, clinics, autopsy and schools; cadaver dissection; histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry, light ... -
Effectiveness of the modified approach of birth preparedness health education through mobile phone messaging reminders among mothers attending public antenatal care clinics in Migori county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Various approaches have been established to address maternal mortality, which is a major problem in developing countries. Birth preparedness (BP) is one approach that has been found to effectively prevent ... -
Development, validation and application of high performance liquid chromatography method for the determination of Artemisinin content in Artemisia annua l. extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Malaria is a common and life-threatening parasitic disease in many tropical and subtropical areas especially the Africa region where about 90 % of the global malaria cases were recorded. In 2005, World Health Organization ... -
Impact of a capacity building initiative to improve cancerdiagnosis using bone marrow and fine needle aspiration biopsy techniques in two Level- 5 Hospitals In Kenya.
(2018)Background: GLOBOCAN (Global Cancer Incidence, Mortality and Prevalence) estimates project cancer burden to have shifted to low and middle income countries (LMICs), posing both social and economic challenges. Kenya is ...