Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Serum ferritin levels in patients with sickle cell anaemia at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The iron levels in Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) are thought to be increased as a result of the repeated red cell transfusion, haemolysis with subsequent recycling and accumulation of iron. Red cell transfusion ... -
Maternal Determinants of Neonatal Mortality Among Mothers Delivering in Nakuru County Level 5 Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Neonatal mortality is a major global health concern especially in the African continent and accounts for 40% of all child mortality globally and 60% in middle and low income countries.Available statistics have ... -
The magnitude and factors associated with loss to follow up among children attending the Hiv clinic at Kangundo level four hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Over the past decade, significant gains have been made in enrolment and care of HIV-infected children in Kenya. Their long-term survival depends on lifetime adherence to antiretroviral therapy. African studies ... -
To Determine The Significant Risk Factors Of Hypertension Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Case Study Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Hypertension among type 2 Diabetes patients has grown and it is a public problem in Kenya, Africa and worldwide. My study was done to explore the risk factors associated with Hypertension among Type 2 Diabetes patients ... -
The spatial epidemiology of leprosy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Leprosy elimination is defined as a prevalence rate below 1 case per 10,000 population. This rate was attained in Kenya at the national level in 1989. However, there remain leprosy endemic counties where late diagnosis and ... -
The Effect Of Free Delivery Services On Partograph Utilization At Naivasha District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The Kenyan Maternal Mortality Ratio is estimated at 488/100,000 live births. Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health, remain important global health challenges ... -
Knowledge And Practice Of Clinicians Regarding Adverse Effects Of Contrast Media And Their Predisposing Factors
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Contrast medium is an agent used to enhance the difference in appearance between different structures and fluids in the body during imaging and is among the most commonly used drugs. Adverse contrast media ... -
Comparison of family planning practices among female adolescents with genital tract infections and those without, attending a youth friendly centre at Mtwapa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION. Adolescents comprise about 20% of the world population with about 85% living in the developing world a significant number of whom are sexually active and have multiple sexual partners. In Kenya some have ... -
Prevalence Of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae And Chlamydia Trachomatis And Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Among Family Planning Clients At Kenyatta National Hospital, Reproductive Health Clinic.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sexually transmitted infections are common among women of the reproductive age in Kenya (Chlamydia, gonorrhoeae, syphilis, and trichomoniasis). We do not routinely screen for these infections. Despite their public health ... -
A Comparative Study On Uptake And Determinants Of Contraception Among Undergraduate University Of Nairobi Students, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Contraceptive uptake, knowledge of its use and actual use is lower in the developing world than in the developed world. Data for various contraceptive surveys has not been stratified for the youth, and this ... -
The microbial pattern and antibiotic sensitivity in patients presenting with premature rupture of Membranesat Kitui County Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is the spontaneous rupture of the membranes anytime beyond 28 weeks of pregnancy but before onset of labor. When it occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed it istermed preterm ... -
Determinants of nevirapine plasma levels and clinical outcomes in HIV patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background Nevirapine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used as an antiretroviral agent for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Current dosing schedules are based on pharmacokinetic studies in Caucasian populations ... -
A comparative study of diagnostic assays and risk factors associated with human brucellosis transmission in Baringo county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease of public health and economic significance in many developing countries. Clinical diagnosis of human brucellosis is a challenge because of its non specific clinical symptoms. Laboratory ... -
Determinants of family planning pratice among Ethiopian women refugees living in Kakuma camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Family planning promotion is a unique intervention because of its potential benefits which include reduction of poverty, maternal and child mortality. Access to family planning methods is increasing from time to time. ... -
Assessment of correlates of stigma in mental health nursing practice among nursing students in two universities in Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Mental health and psychiatric nurses are important and integral members of the mental health care team offering 90% of mental health services. Stigma towards mental health nursing practice has led to acute ... -
Pattern and outcome of bimalleolar fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Ankle fractures account for 10% of all fractures. Their incidence is projected to triple over the next 15 years according to Finnish statistics. Bimalleolar fractures constitute 25% of all ankle fractures ... -
Understanding the Drivers of Efficiency and Inefficiency in the Public Healthcare Sector; a Qualitative Investigation
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction The Government of Kenya developed Vision 2030, a long-term development plan which aims to have a country that is prosperous, globally competitive and has a high quality of life of its citizens by the year ... -
The utility of transperineal ultrasound in anorectal malformation: a cross-sectional analytical study at the Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Imaging in anorectal malformations (ARM) has evolved over the years to include ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. However the pressure colostogram has remained as the widely accepted ‗gold standard‘ ... -
Prevalence and outcomes of drug interactions in hypertensive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Drug interactions are a cause for concern as they increase morbidity and mortality. Few studies have been done to identify common drug interactions specifically in hypertensive patients, in whom the concurrent ... -
The Spectrum Of Radiographic And Sonographicfindings In Patients With Shoulder Pain At The Department Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Shoulder pain is a common cause of musculoskeletal pain. Prevalence estimates vary from 6.9% to 26% in the general population. The most frequent cause of shoulder pain is rotator cuff disease. Shoulder ...