Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Clinicopathological Characteristics of Hiv Positive and Hiv Negative Patients With Figo Stages 1 to 11a Cervical Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Around 604,000 new cases of cancer of the cervix and 342,000 deaths from cervical cancer were reported worldwide in 2020 with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections found to exacerbate its occurrence by ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Neuropraxic and Genitoperineal Complications Following Fracture Table Use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Fracture tables are frequently used in lower limb surgeries, but they can result in complications like genitoperineal and neuropraxic injuries. These injuries include lower limb nerve damage, skin death, pudendal ... -
Evaluation of the Golden Proportion, Recurring Esthetic Dental Proportion and the Golden Percentage in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: One of the aims of Contemporary Aesthetic Dentistry in the 21st century is to ensure maintenance of symmetrical proportions between the widths of maxillary anterior teeth during replacement of missing teeth ... -
Latency, Perinatal and Maternal Outcomes in Conservatively Managed Patients With Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes at 24-34 Weeks Gestation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) complicates 3%-8% of all pregnancies and is associated with 30–40% of preterm births, perinatal and maternal morbidities, and mortality. At 24-34 weeks, PPROM is ... -
Evaluation of the Quality of Commercial Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been widespread and devastating with the World Health Organization (WHO) attributing six million deaths to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ... -
Role of Oral Health Clinicians in Screening for Non- Communicable Diseases in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Background Oral health clinicians need to play a bigger role in preventing, identifying, and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dental clinics in public hospitals are often the only point of contact ... -
Comparison of Placental Structure in Pregnant Women With Undernutrition and Those With Normal Nutrition Delivered at Bungoma County Referral Hospital Between January 2018 and December 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The prevalence of maternal, fetal and newborn morbidity and mortality associated with undernutrition is high in the lower and middle income countries. A significant number of the pregnant population in Africa ... -
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 ... -
The Clinical Patterns of Presenting Signs and Symptoms of Anterior Urethral Stricture Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally, urethral stricture disease (USD) accounts for 0.6% of older patients and is a disease with associated financial toxicity and multiple comorbidities. This condition dramatically influences patients' ... -
Body Mass Index (Bmi) and Testosterone Influence on Male Partner Infertility Based on Semen Parameters in Kenyatta National Hospital Infertility and Urology Clinics in 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Globally, the rate of infertility is increasing rapidly with over forty-eight million five hundred couples experiencing infertility. Male infertility has been increasing with approximately 50% of couples with ... -
Comparison of Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics and Placental Microbiome in Women With Undernutrition Versus Normal Nutritional Status at Bungoma County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Undernutrition remains a major burden in low-income countries and is considered a significant risk factor for morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and younger children. It impacts the immune system, ... -
Prevalence, Obstetric Characteristics, Clinical Presentations and Outcomes of Patients Managed for Uterine Rupture at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2016 and December 2020. (a Descriptive Retrospective Cross-sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Uterine rupture is one of the leading causes of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Globally, the prevalence of uterine rupture is as low as 0.07%. However, in comparison to the global prevalence, there is ... -
Prevalence, Associated Factors, Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Pregnancies Complicated by Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Between 24 - 28 Weeks Gestational Age at Military Hospital of Kamenge
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Premature preterm rupture of membrane (PPROM) is a major public health concern, complicating approximately 3% of all pregnancies globally ,with 50% of these pregnancies resulting into preterm births. The ... -
Granulosa Cell Tumour of the Ovary: a Descriptive Cohort Study in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Granulosa cell tumour (GCT) of the ovary is a rare neoplasm accounting for about 2% - 5% of primary ovarian neoplasms. The major functions of granulosa cells include the synthesis of sex steroids and various ... -
Determining the Impact of Liposuction on Patient Satisfaction of Quality of Life and Body Image: a Prospective Study in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The need to be considered physically attractive and the urge to match the conventional beauty model is continually gaining importance in our modern society. This is further worsened by the unrealistic ideals ... -
Functional Outcome After Surgery for Intracranial Meningioma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Intracranial meningiomas represent 34.4% to 41.4% of all brain tumors at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Meningiomas and their attendant treatment can cause various functional and neuropsychological impairments that affect ... -
Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes Between Early/full Term and Late/post Term Gestations at Kenyatta National Hospital Between 2017 and 2019: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: As pregnancy continues past the expected due date, there is increased risk of both maternal and perinatal complications during pregnancy, labour or following birth and this is especially so for late and post ... -
Prevalence, Clinical Presentation and Initial Management of Subchorionic Hematoma Among Women With Per Vaginal Bleeding in the First Trimester of Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital in Year 2019-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2021)chorion and uterine wall and occurs usually in first trimester. The incidence of SCH based on studies done globally is between 3.5% to 39.5% It carries a risk of complicating pregnancy outcomes, including inducing miscarriages, ... -
Comparison of the Visual and International Prostate Symptom Score in the Evaluation of Patients With Benign Prostatic Enlargement at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background Lower urinary tract dysfunction is a common urological complaint. It is of heterogeneous origin and becomes more prevalent with age. The clinical approach to LUTS features the usage of the IPSS which ...