Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Assessment of block height for satisfactory spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Spinal anaesthesia (SA) is the most common anaesthetic technique in use for the facilitation of caesarean delivery, both locally as well as internationally due to its various advantages over alternative ... -
An assessment of the use of erythropoiet in stimulating agents in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background: Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents (ESAs) provide relief and decrease blood transfusion support among patients with anemia induced by chronic renal failure and cancer chemotherapy. However. there is risk of ... -
An assessment of postnatal care education given to mothers pre-discharge in health facilities in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The early postnatal period is a dangerous time for both mother and baby where morbidity and mortality is highest. Many of these complications and avoidable deaths have been reported in Kenya. Health education on Post ... -
Determination of the adherence of nurses to national neonatal resuscitation guidelines at Pumwani maternity
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background and significance: MDG4 targets a reduction in the Under 5 year Mortality Rate (U5MR) by two thirds between 1990 and 2015 and it has been noted that neonatal deaths are becoming a greater portion of the total ... -
Neurotoxicity of cassava cyanogens in rodents and non-human primates
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Cassava is staple food to over half a billion people globally. Consumption of insufficiently processed cassava and dietary sulfur amino acid (SAA) deficiency has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Konzo, ... -
A retrospective review of findings on postoperative cranial computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Post-operative cranial scans are not necessarily obtained in all patients following neurosurgical procedures. The scans may also be obtained after varying periods of time. Appropriate utilization of the scans ... -
Assessment of treatment compliance amongst adult patients with type two diabetes mellitus at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Diabetes mellitus is a clinical syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia caused by absolute or relative deficiency of insulin in the body. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) accounts for more than 90% of all the diabetic ... -
Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in ambulant patients with Type 2 diabetes attending diabetes clinics at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Thyroid disease and Diabetes are two common endocrinopathies found in the general population. Thyroid disease is a pathological state which can adversely affect Diabetes control and contribute to negative patient outcomes. ... -
Prevalence of asphyxia, readiness for neonatal resuscitation and associated factors in Naivasha district hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Birth asphyxia accounts for up to a third of neonatal mortality worldwide. Appropriate newborn resuscitation can reduce these mortalities. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of asphyxia ... -
Sero-prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy is associated with spontaneous abortions, low birth weight babies, congenital deformities and intrauterine deaths. In many developed countries, pregnant mothers are screened for infection with ... -
The analgesic properties of azadirachta indica (NEEM) in mice
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09)Pain is among the most common symptoms leading patients to consult a physician in the USA.The National Centre for Health Statistics estimates that about 25% of the US population has chronic or recurrent pain, and 40 % ... -
An investigation on the phytochemical components. The analgesic and antiinflamatory activities of a traditonally used plant extract
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Inflammatory diseases including different types of rheumatic diseases like rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis are a major world wide clinical concern. Such conditions are mainly managed using drugs like NSAIDS ... -
The effect of preoperative volume loading on the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014)Background: Nausea and vomiting in the postoperative period occurs in 20% to 30% of patients and together are the second most common complaints reported (pain is the most common). While the experience of PONV is self-limiting, ... -
Serum calcium, phosphate and parathyroid hormone levels in kidney transplant recipients
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Successful renal transplantation corrects the abnormalities of mineral metabolism that lead to mineral bone disease. This includes correction of uremia, normalization of serum calcium and phosphorus levels, ... -
Prevalence of and risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among women attending family planning clinic at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi
(2014)Background Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. The complications of untreated STIs in the female genital tract and their role in adverse pregnancy ... -
Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among women in Embu county, Kenya
(2014)Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide. In 2012, it was estimated that 529,409 new cases occurred globally, with 274,883 (52% of cases) dying. Of the total new cases annually, about ... -
Factors influencing access to health care services among cervical cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Cervical cancer poses a real threat to women’s reproductive health despite it being considered easily preventable. The disease is caused by infection with sexually transmitted Human Papillomavirus but can be readily ... -
Psychosocial effects in children living with hiv positive parents: focus on Kamagak west location, Rachuonyo district Homabay county.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The mental health of children living with HIV infected parents has not received much attention in Kenya. An important step in resolving this problem involves the need for accurate assessment of the health needs of a ... -
A study of attachment styles among children aged from 8 to 14 years in Nairobi,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Contrary to common perceptions, there is growing evidence that parents continue to play a key role in influencing their adolescent’s development, regardless of decreasing amount of time spent together. Attachment security, ... -
The correlates of undiagnosed depression among patients attending the diabetes outpatient clinic at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem in the world. The prevalence of diabetes in Kenya is estimated at 4.66 %. The comorbidity of diabetes mellitus and depression is associated with poor outcomes. A ...