Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Antibacterial, Antifungal and Sub-acute Toxicity Properties of Yushania Alpina (African Mountain Bamboo)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the recent times, chemotherapy against bacterial and fungal infections has faced a huge challenge because of resistance to antibiotics and antifungal agents and also emergence of new microbial infections which have ... -
Vaginal Microbiome in Women With Preterm Birth and Those With Term Birth That Attended Anc at Thika Level 5 County Referral Hospital Between January 2019 and March 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Vaginal microbiome influences pregnancy outcomes and the presence of vaginal dysbiosis has been shown to cause preterm birth. Approximately, there were 15 million preterm births per year, globally and 25% are attributable ... -
Antimicrobial Investigations, Phytochemical Constituents and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Acokanthera Schimperi (a. Dc.) Schweinf. Leaves Crude Extract
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Phytomedicine, a significant area of study and an intervention towards alleviation of mankind and animal suffering using ethnomedicine and ethnoveterinary approaches, has catapulted bioprospection in drug discovery. This ... -
Early Neurocognitive Outcome Post Resection of Adult Supratentorial Gliomas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Gliomas are among the commonest primary brain tumors in our setting. Despite significant advances in molecular diagnosis and elucidation of pathogenesis, the prognosis remains poor especially for High grade ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Pattern of Injuries Among the Volleyball Players in the Kenya Volleyball Federation League: a Season’s Review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Volleyball is a popular sport and injuries are relatively common. Past research has consistently indicated a high prevalence of injuries in volleyball. Player demographic characteristics and various other ... -
Assessment of the Neonatal Referral and Transport System for Patients With Gastroschisis Reffered to Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Gastroschisis is a surgical condition where the bowel eviscerates through an anterior abdominal wall defect. This is a source of major heat and fluid loss and infection in the neonate. Patients with gastroschisis ... -
Incidence, Management, and Outcome of Refractory Postpartum Hemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital in the Year 2015 to 2020
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Hemorrhage is among the top five direct leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide with post-partum hemorrhage accounting for two-thirds of these deaths. Refractory PPH is bleeding that persists despite instituting what ... -
Caregiver Knowledge of Early Developmental Interventions After Perinatal Asphyxia at the Kenyatta National Hospital New Born Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Long-term perinatal asphyxia has been associated with convulsive disorders, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental delays, vision and hearing impairments among others. Despite this, the developing human brain has the ... -
Prevalence and Characteristics of Maternal Near-miss and Management Outcomes Among Women Who Sought Post Abortion Care at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital, Freetown Sierra Leone 2018-2019
(Effect of Innovation Strategies on Competitive Advantage of Mwalimu National Sacco in Nairobi, 2022)Background: The World Health Organization (2011) affirmed that most of the unsafe abortions accounting for 22 million cases and subsequent 47,000 deaths occur in developing countries. Most of these countries have laws in ... -
Vascular Access Methods and Their Pattern of Evolution for Left Heart Catheterization at the Kenyatta National and Karen Hospitals: a Retrospective Audit (2015-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure that is used for diagnostic and /or interventional purposes for a wide range of cardiac diseases. Left heart cardiac catheterization entails insertion of a ... -
Predictors of One Year Allograft Function Among Kidney Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Effect of Training on the Knowledge of Health Care Workers in the Assessment of Neonatal Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy at the Kenyatta National Hospital- a Quasi-experimental Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neonatal encephalopathy describes neonates (born at 35 weeks gestation or beyond) displaying subnormal level of consciousness or seizures which may be accompanied by difficulty initiating and maintain respiration ... -
Report Turnaround Time of Different Imaging Modalities at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Diagnostic radiology plays a key role in the evaluation of patients seeking medical care as evidenced by the increasing demand of radiology services over the last few years. Referring physicians and patients ... -
Female Genital Mutilation and Adverse Obstetric Outcomes Among Pregnant Women Seen in Select Hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a commonly occurring exercise in most parts of the world. This practice is linked with adverse short term and long-term complications to the victims. Around 3 ... -
Prevalence and Risk of Adverse Outcomes of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in 2018-2019,
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: About 500,000 women die yearly due to pregnancy-related causes and 99% of these occur in low and middle-income countries. Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) are the second leading cause of maternal deaths. ... -
Serum Uric Acid Levels in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPY): a Case-control Study at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)is a peripheral vestibular disorder that contribute to dizziness and falls among afflicted patients. BPPV negatively affects the quality of life as it interferes ... -
Antimicrobial Prescription Practices and Mortality in Neonates Admitted With Suspected Neonatal Sepsis at the Mboppi and Bonaberi Baptist Hospitals, Douala, Cameroon :a Cross-sectional Descriptive Study
(2023)Background Neonatal sepsis is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality globally. Neonates usually present with nonspecific signs, hence requires a high index of suspicion (1). For this reason, clinicians start ...