Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Assessment of Prescription Patterns and Costs of Oncology Drugs Used in the Paediatric Unit of Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Cancer is one of the global leading causes of childhood morbidity and mortality. High childhood cancer mortality rates in developing countries have been linked to chemotherapy prescribing patterns that fails ... -
Early Outcomes of Primary Total Knee Replacement: a Multicenter Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The number of TKR surgeries performed daily in Kenyan hospitals is increasing significantly. Existing research shows that the procedure is associated with significant morbidity and complication risks. The ... -
Determining Emotional Effects of Infertility, Its Effect on Marital and Social Relationships Among Infertile Women Attending GOPC at the Garissa County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Infertility has physical, psychological, social, emotional and financial impacts. Personal reactions to infertility include guilt, confusion, denial, anger, despondence, withdrawal, unworthiness and social ... -
Analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Virchow-robin Spaces Associated With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: A critical component of the radiological diagnosis of cerebral small vascular disease (CSVD) is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Subcortical infarcts, microbleeds, lacunes, and white matter hyperintensities ... -
Impact of Percutaneous Nephrostomy on Clinical Outcome in Advanced Cervical Carcinoma With Obstructive Uropathy at Kenyatta National Hospital From 2016-2019: a Descriptive Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Cervical carcinoma is one of the main causes of mortality with a mortality rate of 22.8% in Kenya and most frequent among women between the ages of 15 and 44 years. It can cause obstructive urinary complications, ... -
Severity and Quality of Life Among Adult Hand Injury Patients Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Hand injuries encompass a wide range of conditions, including fractures, dislocations, lacerations, crush injuries, amputations, and nerve or tendon injuries. The severity of these injuries can vary significantly, ... -
Patients Perception on Patient Centered Care in Orthopaedic Department at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Care delivery is multifaceted, and there is a need to integrate different processes to achieve high-quality care. Patient-centered care emphasizes communication, physical and emotional comfort, cultural ... -
Risk Factors for Re-laparotomy After Cesarean Section and Associated Maternal Mortality and Near-miss Events at KNH an Exploratory Case-control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Cesarean section (CS) delivery is on the rise worldwide and now accounts for more than one in five deliveries, this trend is expected to rise and by 2030 nearly 29% of total deliveries are likely to be through ... -
Indications, Clinical Characteristics, Management and Outcome of Patients Admitted to a Newly Dedicated Obstetrics Intensive Care Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital: Descreptive Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Admission to critical care units has been shown to be a maker of severe morbidity. Critically ill obstetric patients are often admitted to non-dedicated intensive care units rather than to dedicated obstetric ... -
Level of Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs and Factors That Influence Knowledge Among Mothers at Juba Teaching Hospital and Al Sabbah Children’s Hospital in Juba, South Sudan – a Hospital-based Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) in South Sudan is high at 38.6 deaths per 1000 live births. Early detection and timely care seeking for sick neonates are critical steps in improving neonatal survival. Poor ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Cerebral Visual Impairment Amongst Children Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: In the absence of injury to the anterior afferent visual pathways or the ocular structures, cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is characterized by vision loss caused by damage to the retro-geniculate pathway ... -
Anesthesia for Cesarean Section and Associated Outcomes in the Bitch in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)esarean section (CS) refers to the surgical delivery of neonates by hysterotomy, and it is often performed to relieve dystocia. Dystocia is a complication associated with any impediment to initiate or complete labour, as ... -
A Radiological- Pathological Correlation of Hyperostosis Among Patients With Intracranial 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. Hyperostosis has been described in 25% to 44% of meningiomas. The risk of tumor recurrence is largely dependent on the extent ... -
Prevalence and Aetiology of Various Levels of Traumatic Limb Amputations Following Traumatic Injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Traumatic limb amputation significantly contributes to morbidity among trauma patients. Due to urbanization, the incidence of traumatic limb amputations is increasing rapidly. Whereas amputations are only ... -
A Pre- and Post-intervention Comparison of Drug Prescribing and Equipment Sizing Practices During Emergency Resuscitations in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Prescription practices in paediatrics are weight-based. Errors in inappropriate drug dosing are the most common. These errors may have dire consequences in emergency resuscitations. The importance of correct ... -
Spectrum of Pediatric Endocrine Disorders as Seen in Kenyatta National Hospital, a 14-year Retrospective Study From 2008 to 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Pediatric endocrinology is an expanding subspecialty in both developed and developing countries and therefore well-equipped hospitals with relevant resources is mandatory to match the rising needs. There is no ... -
Clinical Profiles and Outcomes of End-stage Kidney Disease Adult Patients Treated With Hemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital During Out-of-pocket Payment and National Health Insurance Reimbursement for Hemodialysis Services
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The demand for hemodialysis has grown briskly especially in low- and middle income countries. Sadly, availability of kidney replacement therapy in developing countries is scarce and may be unavailable in ... -
Factors Associated With Utilization of Long-lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets Among Pregnant Women in Nyando Sub-county, Kisumu County, 2022
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: In spite of the progress made in the past decades, malaria continues to be a pressing public health problem in sub-Saharan African countries. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to infections and adverse ...