Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Pattern of Upper Limb Amputations in Kenyatta National Hospital: a Five-year Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Upper limb amputations contributes about 8-20% of the total amputations done compared to lower limb amputations contributing about 75-90%. However, it causes more functional losses and psychological trauma ... -
The Prevalence and Short-term Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19 Infection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Acute Kidney Injury is common among COVID-19 patients and is associated with adverse outcomes. This study aims to determine the prevalence and short-term outcomes of AKI among admitted COVID-19 patients, as ... -
The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sexual Dysfunction Among Prostate Cancer Patients on Goserelin Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The main modality of prostate cancer treatment has been Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) which has been demonstrated in randomized studies to enhance overall survival when utilized for radiation for ... -
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Associated Factors Among Patients Who Have Recovered From Covid-19 Infection 6 Months Post Diagnosis at Avenue Hospital Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Covid-19 has impacted the lives of many Kenyans and has posed a great challenge to mental wellbeing. Little is known about mental health among adults who were infected with the virus. Common mental disorders ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Hyponatremia Among Paediatric Oncology Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital- a Hospital-based Cross sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Hyponatremia is an independent predictive factor of survival in cancer patients; and its prompt correction is imperative. Data on the prevalence and factors associated with hyponatremia among paediatric ... -
Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn in Neonates With Perinatal Asphyxia at Kenyatta National Hospital – Newborn Unit (KNH-NBU)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction Perinatal asphyxia is the inability to start or maintain breathing after birth. Globally around 9 million cases of perinatal asphyxia are reported annually and in Kenya, it accounts for 29% of neonatal ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Advanced Trauma Life Support Principles Among Health Care Workers in Accident and Emergency Departments in Nairobi, Kenya: a Multi-center Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: According to the World Health Organization, traumatic injuries are among the leading contributors to death globally, with ninety percent of the injuries approximated to occur in LMICs. The Global Burden of ... -
Anxiety and Depression Among Patients Treated at Two Fertility Centres in Nairobi; Prevalence and Associated Factors: a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study With a Sub-group Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: WHO recognizes infertility as the 5th highest cause of disability under the age of 60 globally. Studies have shown a link between infertility and psychiatric problems, whereby earlier studies blame infertility ... -
Rates and Patterns of Central Diabetes Insipidus After Surgery for Sellar and Parasellar Tumors at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Central Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is a common post operative complication after procedures for sellar and parasellar tumors. It is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and prolonged hospital stay. It ... -
Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes Between Chronic Hypertensive Pregnant Women With and Without Superimposed Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital From 2016-2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) complicate 6-15% of pregnancies globally, and are associated with increased risks of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. HDPs are the 3rd leading cause of ... -
Detection of Azithromycin Resistance in Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia Trachomatis and Mycoplasma Genitalium Among Symptomatic Women Attending Two Hospitals in Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis are among the most prevalent organisms responsible for reproductive tract infections in both men and women, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). ... -
Maternal Risk Factors for Perinatal Asphyxia at the Kiambu Level Five Hospital . (a Case Control Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The prevalence rate of birth asphyxia in resource poor countries in Africa is high with Kenya reporting a prevalence rate of 5.1 % in one local hospital. However, this prevalence is an under es- timation of ... -
Pattern of Ocular Findings and Conjunctival Swab Positivity in Patients With Coronavirus Disease-19 at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)background: On 11th March 2020, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) which causes Corona Virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) was declared a global pandemic. Ocular signs have been documented in several ... -
Assessment of Meat Preservation Practices by Meat Retail Stores and Estimation of Losses Due to Spoilage in Dagoretti Sub-county, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Meat spoilage significantly reduces the quality of meat consumed as well as revenue generated from the meat industry. Research has demonstrated that the agents of spoilage are attributed mostly to microbial contamination ... -
Clinicopathological Stratification and Early Surgical Outcome of Paediatric Medulloblastoma Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Brain tumors are the second most prevalent cancer in children, behind Leukaemia, and the most common solid tumour. Medulloblastomas (MBs) are the most prevalent malignant brain tumors in children (tumour grade ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression Among Women Attending Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre in Arusha, Tanzania Between December 2021 and March 2022. A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Postpartum depression is a non-psychotic mood disorder whose onset is within 4-6 weeks and up to 12 months after childbirth. 10-15% of women are affected by postpartum depression globally. PPD is associated ... -
E-learning Experience Among Postgraduate, Medical Students and Teaching Staff in Departments Imparting Knowledge on Childhood Conditions at the School of Medicine, University of Nairobi Multimethod Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The disruption of learning due to lockdown measure brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic forced educational institutions to accelerate the use and adoption of eLearning technology tool as a medium of ... -
Adverse Maternal-perinatal Outcomes and Associated Risk Factors in Hellp Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HELLP syndrome complicates around 0.9% of all pregnant women and up to 20% of women with severe preeclampsia and eclampsia. HELLP Syndrome has been significantly associated with adverse maternal-perinatal ... -
Prevalence and Types of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Autism affects about 1 in every 160 children globally. Genetic defects are associated with the development of Autism and about 10 to 20 % of these patients have genetic metabolic abnormalities. Involvement of ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Patterns and Types of Orthopaedic and Trauma Admissions to Kenyatta National Hospital and the Associated Factors: Before and After Enforcement of Referral Guidelines
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Inappropriate utilization of higher-level health facilities and ineffective management of the referral processes in resource-limited settings is increasingly becoming a concern in health care management in developing ...