Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Effect of Preoperative Vaginal Cleansing With Povidone Iodine on Post-caesarean Maternal Infections at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Maternal sepsis accounts for 11% of maternal mortality. Caesarean section is the single most important factor for postpartum maternal infection. Despite different strategies implemented to reduce postcaesarean maternal ... -
Prevalence of Abnormal Liver Function Tests in Rheumatoid Arthritis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic, chronic inflammatory polyarthritis that has high morbidity and mortality. Abnormal liver function tests in rheumatoid arthritis may result from the disease itself, drugs taken ... -
Impact of a Screening Protocol on Door to Ecg Time in the Accident and Emergency Department of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Cardiovascular disease constitutes a major increasing disease burden in the developing world. Kenyatta National Hospital does not have a specific chest pain protocol despite Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) being a true medical ... -
Ultrasonographic Features and Complications of Renal Grafts as Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Renal transplantation is considered a treatment of choice for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) since the 1960s. It is cost effective and provides better long-term survival and better quality of life in comparison to hemodialysis ... -
Prevalence, Barriers and Facilitators of Age Appropriate Transition From Paediatric to Adult Care Among Hiv Infected Adolescents/youth at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Rates of Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus infection among adolescents and youth in Kenya continues to rise and due to wide access to life saving anti-retroviral therapy there has been an improvement in survival ... -
Knowledge And Practices Among, Radiologists, Radiology Residents And Radiographers In Management Of Cardiopulmonary Arrest And Anaphylactic Reactions In Radiology Department
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Emergencies in the radiology department are uncommon. They may arise in critically ill patients who are brought to the department for imaging, interventional procedures or as a result of adverse reactions to contrast media ... -
Prevalence And Determinants Of Acute Adverse Effects Of External Beam Radiation Therapy Among Patients On Treatment For High Risk Prostate Cancer
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Prostate cancer is a malignancy of marked importance and causes significant mortality and morbidity in the male population. It is commonly diagnosed in the 7th decade after 65yrs. It is rarely diagnosed in men younger than ... -
Family connectedness and its correlates to sexual risk taking among students in the University of Nairobi
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Causative Organisms in Microbial Keratitis and Their Sensitivity Pattern in Kenyatta National Hospital
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Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol use and depression in pregnant adolescents attending Kangemi health centre Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Pregnant adolescents are at risk of developing various mental disorders due to the challenging environmental and psychosocial conditions they face. Teenage mothers are confronted with new demands and responsibilities ... -
Psychosocial Characteristics and Disclosure Status of Hiv Infected Adolescents Attending Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Prevalence, Severity and Outcomes of Community Acquired Acute Kidney Injury in Medical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Subclinical Carotid Atherosclerosis in Hiv Infected Patients at Mbagathi District Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic
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Factors Influencing Quality of Life of Patients Living With Mental Illness: a Case Study of Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Quality of life is important to all human beings (Fallowfield, 1990) and is an essential element of health. Treatment should improve lives of people with mental illnesses, and a good way of evaluating the treatment being ...