Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The extent of compliance with occupational safety and health regulations at registered workplaces in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010)The objective of the study was to determine the extent to which employers have implemented Occupational Safety and Health regulations at their workplaces. It further determined the measures organizations have put in place ... -
The risk factors that influence transmission of cholera in Bissil, Kajiado district.
(2011-10)Cholera remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, where it is a marker for inadequate drinking water and poor sanitation. Cholera outbreaks have been a public health problem in some ... -
Malaria and Hiv Co-infection at milo sub-location in bungoma county, western kenya..
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: Malaria and HIV infections are some of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality of our recent times. Both are prevalent in areas where they are of greatest disease burden and more so in resource limited ... -
The nutritional status of sick children seeking care at Kenyatta national hospital using the new who standards.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: Despite malnutrition being the single most important potentiating factor in childhood morbidities and mortalities, it remains poorly diagnosed and managed. The diagnostic tool used in a facility is important ... -
Spatial Analysis and Modeling of All Fever and Self-reported Malaria Fever in Kenya and their correlation with Plasmodium falciparum prevalence
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Introduction: Fever has been used as the presumptive marker for malaria in Kenya for a long time. The Kenya National Malaria Strategy 2001-2010 states that all fevers should be treated as early and as close to a patient’s ... -
Sexual behavior amongst Youth in Colleges and Youth Centers in Mombasa
(2012)Background: Sexual behavior of the youth is an important issue, as it affects many reproductive health and social outcomes. Young age at first sex exposes both male and female youth to multiple adverse health outcomes such ... -
Factors influencing early diagnosis of cervical cancer a cros-sectional comparative study
(University of Nairobi, 2012)ABSTRACT Background: Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world after breast cancer. It is the most common genital cancer in Kenya and causes most deaths of gynecological cancers. Most of ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Malnutrition Among Primary School Children in Kilifi District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Childhood malnutrition remains a major public health problem in developing countries and a major contributor to global disease burden. Hunger and malnutrition among children in developing countries continue to impair ... -
Patient Willingness To Undergraduate Medical Student Involvement In Their Care At The Kenyatta National Hospital: A Cross Sectional Study.
(2010)Research Question: How willing are patients to the participation of medical students in their care. Objective: To determine the level of patient willingness to medical student participation in their care Design: Cross ... -
Mother’S Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Neonatal Illness And Assessment Of
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Neonatal mortality in Kenya remains high accounting for 42% of under 5 mortality. Neonatal infections account for 36% of these deaths. With two years to 2015, the millennium development goal four may not ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria that cause wound sepsis in the paediatric surgical patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Wound infections contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality in surgical patients. A number of factors contribute to wound infection; however microorganisms are the major causes with bacteria being ... -
Performance of a modified respiratory index of severity in children (RISC) score to predict poor outcomes in children admitted with lower respiratory tract infections at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Respiratory tract infections including pneumonia are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children under five years of age. A large burden of these cases is in Africa. Clinical prediction scores such ... -
Cardiovascular risk factors and carotid atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus Erythematosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Cardiovascular disease is now acknowledged as a primary cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The risk of developing coronary artery disease in these patients ... -
Perinatal morbidity and mortality among babies born to women attending Antenatal clinic at Naivasha District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Perinatal mortality, defined as death occurring after 28 weeks gestation up to one week of life, remains the biggest contributor to infant mortality. The magnitude of mortality in Kenya is mostly described ... -
Analysis of obstetric admission patterns and management in the critical care unit, Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background. Pregnancy, delivery and peuperium can be complicated by severe maternal morbidity necessitating CCU admission. Management of the critically ill obstetric patient is very complex due to the physiological changes ... -
Pain management practices and their effects on performance of activities of living among adult cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014)Background: Pain is the most devastating symptoms in cancer and may occur right from time of diagnosis to the end of life. It adversely affects the quality of life especially the physical component leading to disability. ... -
Occurrence of red-complex and aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in subgingival plaque among patients with periodontal disease at the university of Nairobi dental hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Periodontal diseases are common worldwide with chronic periodontitis affecting 80% of Kenyans. These diseases carry high morbidity if left untreated. Many microorganisms are involved in periodontal disease ... -
Influence of the indications and outcomes of previous cesarean section on planned mode of delivery in women with one previous cesarean section
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Primary caesarean sections (CS) are on the increase worldwide. This means increasing number of women with previous cesarean section(s) are seen antenatally for subsequent delivery. There is paucity of data on ... -
In vivo antimalarial activity, toxicity and phytochemical Composition of securidaca longepedunculata fresen. (polygalaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The search for new, safe and efficacious agents against malaria is of precedence. This is attributed to resistance of current chemotherapeutic agents to the malaria parasites and increased toxicity of currently available ... -
Medication-related risk factors for preterm birth in Kitui county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Premature infants contribute substantially to infant morbidity and mortality especially in low resource areas. Understanding the factors that contribute to pre-mature labour in these areas would greatly ...