Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The prevalence of wheeze in children with clinical presentation of severe/very severe pneumonia and response to bronchodilator therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Background: Wheeze is a common presentation of respiratory disease in children. In developing countries, there is a high morbidity and mortality associated with bacterial pneumonia in young children and empiric antibiotic ... -
Prevalence of post traumatic stress disorder among Maasai girls who have undergone female genital mutilation as a prerequisite To early marriage in Trans-mara and Kajiado districts - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The impact of traumatic events on the physical health of children and adults is well researched and recognized, but the psychological consequences have only recently become a topic of research. While other traumatic ... -
A study to assess the client referral service of community based distribution of contraceptives in Nyamira District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1995)Attaining sustainable development in the presence of high Population growth has been a difficult issue in many countries of the world. Therefore fertility reduction is needed through implementation of community assisted ... -
Determination of blood lead levels and characterization of potential environmental exposures among children in Kibera, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)BACKGROUND: Lead is a heavy metal which is introduced to the environment by human activities. Excessive lead exposure through air, water, soil and food is harmful to the health and intellectual development of millions ... -
The prevalence of allergic rhinitis in college students at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) - Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2006)Background Allergic rhinitis is one of the commonest atopic diseases world wide yet its epidemiology in Kenya remains sparse. Currently, there is only one questionnaire based study (ISAAC) in children documented The ... -
Transitional cell carcinoma of the Urinary Medical Library University Bladder as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2001)This is a retrospective descriptive study of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. This study presents a ten year retrospective review of the clinico - epidemiological patterns and management of this disease ... -
A survey of rapid sequence intubation at the accident and emergency department,Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Rapid sequence intubation is the cornerstone of emergency airway management. This study was carried out at the accident and emergency department of Kenyatta national Hospital. Airway management here is primarily ... -
Efficacy of fine needle aspirate biopsy in diagnosis of head and neck masses in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and role of FNA in the diagnosis of head and neck masses in KNH. Methodology: A crossectional prospective double blind study was done. The cytologist and pathologist did not know the ... -
Case reports and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
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Comparison between serum theophylline levels after rectal and intravenous administration of aminophylline to preterm neonates At KNH Newborn Unit
(University Of Nairobi, 2006)Background: Aminophylline IV formulation has traditionally been administered rectallv at the Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit (KNH- NBU) to prevent and treat apnoea of prematurity (primary apnoea). Apnoea of prematurity ... -
A survey of extent of venous thfomboembolism prophylaxis among medical in-patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)B a c k g r o u n d : Venous thromboembolism comprises both deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and p u l m o n a r y embolism (PE). It accounts for approximately 10% of deaths in hospitals and has been i d e n t i f i e d as ... -
Amitraz: a demographic survey of poisoning at Kenyatta National Hospital and acute toxicity study in rats
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Pesticide poisoning is an important cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. This is because pesticides are widely available and extensively used in households for human and animal hygiene and in agriculture for crop ... -
Treatment Interruption After 2-year Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) Initiated During Acute/early HIV In Infancy: A Randomized Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Treatment interruption (TI) has been safe and durable in some pediatric studies but none have compared TI to continued antiretroviral treatment (ART) following ART initiation in early HIV. The objective of this study was ... -
Sex Differences In Structure Of The Pelvic Ureter
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Background: Structure of the pelvic ureter plays a key role in the mechanism for prevention of vesico-ureteric reflux. Alterations of morphometric and histomorphological features such as length, obliquity and orientation ... -
Factors considered by organizations in entering strategic alliances and the challenges faced: a survey of non - governmental organizations in the health sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the health sector in Kenya consider when entering strategic alliances and the challenges they face. The study targeted ... -
Evaluation of evidence based episiotomy practice by the midwives at Pumwani maternity hospital labour ward, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Research based practice in nursing and midwifery is regarded as a means of ensuring that quality care is provided by integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from ... -
The prevalence of dyslipidemia in hiv infected children receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Implementation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has resulted in decline in morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected children, with more children living into adulthood. However, the long term adverse effects, ... -
Predictive Value Of Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid In Diagnosis Of Fetal Acidosis
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Introduction Although the finding of meconium stained amniotic fluid in labor is clinically significant, meconium per se is not a strong predictor of intrapartum fetal acidosis. Umbilical cord arterial blood gas analysis ... -
Seroprevalence And Risk Factors For Hiv Infection Among Prison Inmates In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: HIV infection among prison inmates shows one of the highest prevalence rates for specific population subgroups, reaching as high as 17% in Brazil and elsewhere in the world.Published data on HIV infection in ... -
Predictors of adherance to HAART in Mbagathi district hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) medications is critically important for the success of therapy in patients treated for Human Immunodeficiency virus - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). ...