Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Clinicoradiological Pattern and Early Surgical Outcome of Parasagittal Meningiomas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)BACKGROUND: Meningiomas account for 34.4% of all central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms in Kenya. According to the literature, parasagittal meningiomas occur between 16.8% and 25.6% of all meningiomas. Surgery of parasagittal ... -
Test Performance of Cervical Spine Radiography as Compared to Computed Tomography in Diagnosing Traumatic Cervical Spine Injuries In adults With Head Injury at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background:Cervical spine injuries pose a significant challenge in resource-limited settings, particularly in Africa, due to their high mortality and morbidity rates. Different regions of the world have different approaches ... -
HIV and SARS-CoV-2 infection in postpartum Kenyan women and their infants
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: HIV may increase SARS-CoV-2 infection risk and COVID-19 severity generally, but data are limited about its impact on postpartum women and their infants. As such, we characterized SARS-CoV-2 infection among ... -
Epidemiology and Genomic Investigation of Clostridioides Difficile in Hospitalized Patients With Nosocomial Diarrhoea
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Clostridioides difficile is associated with hospital-acquired diarrhoea with underreported disease burden from African countries. This study aimed to ascertain the prevalence and the predictors of healthcare ... -
Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Human Leukocyte Antigen Polymorphisms in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients and Their Household Contacts
(University of Nairobi, 2022)TITLE: Latent Tuberculosis and Human Leukocyte Antigen Polymorphisms in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients and their Household Contacts in Kenya BACKGROUND: Household Contacts (HHCs) are the primary caregivers of ... -
Neuronal and Astrocytic Structural Changes in the Prefrontal Cortex of the Male Wistar Rat Following Chronic Khat Use
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Chronic and Long-term use of khat may cause neuro-cognitive changes, which have been elucidated in behavioural studies. These may correlate with structural changes in the cytoarchitecture and histomorphometry ... -
Viability of Hay Production as a Drought Resilient Climate-smart Strategy for the Pastoralist Systems of Kajiado
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) in Kenya account for over 83% of the country's land area, hosting over 70% of livestock and 85% of wildlife populations. Pastoralism is the primary livelihood practised in Kenya's rangelands. ... -
Relationship of Timing of Diclofenac and Celecoxib Use and Fracture Callus Morphology and Morphometry in a Rat Model
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Fractures are increasingly common worldwide partly due to road traffic collisions, workplace mechanization, and aging. The healing of fractures goes through a series of overlapping stages starting with the ... -
Evaluation of Radiation Protection (Knowledge, Attitude and Practices) and Radiation Side Effects Awareness Among Health Workers in Bungoma County Referral Health Facilities
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Study background: There has been an increase in ionizing radiation producing diagnostic equipment in Kenya. While its use is highly beneficial in medical diagnosis, exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation to patients ... -
Association Between Prehospital Emergency Care (Pec) Factors and Traumatic Brain Injury (Tbi) Mortality in Kiambu and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major cause of trauma burden, accounting for over 69 million injuries globally. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) account for approximately three times the burden of ... -
Clinical Training of Visual Inspection With Acetic to Influence the Accuracy of Outcome in Cervical Precancer Screening in Selected Facilities at Embu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cervical cancer ranks as the prevalent cancer, among women in developing nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the lack of resources for prevention programs. Despite efforts to screen for cancer ... -
Statistical Methods for Correlated Data: Application to Severe Malaria Case Management Evaluation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Correlated data arise when clusters of observations are similar to each other. This is common in public health research where measurements on the same subject are repeatedly tracked over time and space. Health facility ... -
The Impact of Demographic Factors on Adverse Drug Reactions and Survival Rates Among Hiv Patients in Nairobi County From 2015 to 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) Antiretroviral therapy (ART) plays a pivotal role, substantially elevating the quality of life and life expectancy. However, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant ... -
Mathematical Model of Snakebite Dynamics in Turkana County and Outcome Based on Hospital Seeking Behavior
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Snakebite envenoming (SBE) is a public health concern of the poor tropical populations that results when venomous snakes introduce lethal toxins to victims either through a bite or spit in the eyes. Similar to other neglected ... -
Spatial Analysis of Modern Contraceptive Use Amongst Women of Child-bearing Age in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Modern contraception is the use of a medical device or medical procedure to prevent pregnancy. In order to achieve the set Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there is need to control population growth. This ... -
Determinants of Hiv Self-testing Utilization Among Health Sciences Undergraduate Students; a Binary Logistic Regression Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background. In 2016, the WHO issued guidance on HIV self-testing as a measure to improve the access and uptake of HIV diagnosis towards curbing the increasingly growing HIV incidences and progression to AIDS. The Kenya ... -
Evaluation of Fit of a Single Crown and Three - Unit Fixed Dental Prostheses Fabricated From Conventional and Digital Impressions in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: There’s hardly much evidence regarding the marginal fit of fixed partial denture restorations fabricated with digital impressions and computer-aided manufacturing and design technology as compared to conventional ...