Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of hyponatremia in children admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital with pneumonia
(Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2013)Background Pneumonia remains the leading single cause of childhood mortality. It’s associated with several complications the commonest being hyponatremia. Studies done in the western countries have reported a high prevalence ... -
Acceptability of Human Papilloma Virus Screening and Vaccination Among Parents for their Daughters in a Rural Setting in Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Tropical And Infectious Diseases, 2012)Human Pappiloma Virus (HPV) vaccination can prevent thousands of cases of cervical cancer, hence reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with it. Vaccine acceptance plays a major role in the success of vaccination ... -
Audit of management of diarrhoea among children aged 2-59 months admitted to Garissa Provincial Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: One of the ways to ensure that the quality of hospital care is maintained is the utilisation of evidence based guidelines in managing clinical conditions. Objectives: To audit and determine the adequacy of ... -
Association Between Finger Clubbing And Chronic Lung Disease In Hiv Infected Children At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment Paediatrics And Child Health, 2013)Background: Finger clubbing in HIV infected children is associated with pulmonary diseases like bronchiectasis, TB, and LIP. Pulmonary involvement is responsible for great morbidity and mortality in HIV infected children. ... -
Serum erythropoietin in patients with anaemia on haart attending the Kenyatta National Hospital comprehensive care centre.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-01)Background: The HIV/AIDS pandemic is one of the leading health challenges in the world and Kenya today. Anaemia is the leading hematological abnormality in HIV/AIDS and an independent contributor to morbidity and mortality. ... -
Effectiveness of PMPCT at Naivasha District Hospital: outcomes of HIV exposed infants
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background and Significance Effective Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS programme can reduce Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV from 30-45% to 2%. Global efforts aim to reduce MTCT ... -
Missed diagnosis of malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months attending health care at the Mbagathi District Hospital
(Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2013)ABSTRACT Background Malnutrition remains a challenge worldwide and more so in the developing countries. Malnutrition is associated with more than 60% of childhood mortality in these countries¹. Studies have shown that ... -
Principal component analysis and linear discriminant analysis in gene expression data
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-11)The datasets from microarray experiments enables the measurement of gene ex- pression pro le of in cells. Statistical models maybe used for classify the samples into various physiological categories based on the gene ... -
An assessment of sanitation facilities in public primary schools in Kajiado Central District
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-10-22)The Government of Kenya has a National School Health Policy (2009) and its corresponding guidelines National School Health Guidelines (2009), through which it aims to ensure the improved health of all school going children. ... -
Clinical Knowledge And Attitude On The Usage Of Pulse Oximeter In Managing Sick Children
(2013)Background: Pulse oximetry is a widely used technology in developed countries and is also becoming popular in developing countries. It allows non- invasive, reliable and continuous measuring of oxygen saturation. Rapid, ... -
A survey of anaesthesiologists’ practicing in Kenya on knowledge attitude and practice towards the use of peripheral nerve blocks
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: Peripheral nerve blocks are an alternative to general anaesthesia and neural axial blocks. Despite their benefits as compared to other forms of anaesthesia, they are infrequently used. This study’s aim was ... -
Adherence to newborn resuscitation guidelines in Garissa Provincial General Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Appropriate resuscitation techniques are crucial to the survival of the newborn. It is estimated that approximately 10% of newborns require assistance with breathing at birth. The W.H.O guidelines for neonatal ... -
Desquamative gingivitis amongst patients with autoimmune bullous dermatoses at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a clinical presentation on the gingiva that has been associated with various systemic diseases. An erythematous, ulcerative or a combination of clinical features is noted. This ... -
Clinical outcomes of children aged 6 to 59 months with severe acute malnutrition admitted to Mbagathi District Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-04)BACKGROUND: The W.H.O estimates that moderate and severe acute malnutrition contribute to about 3.5 million and 1.5 million preventable childhood deaths every year, respectively. Systematic use of the W.H.O case management ... -
Distribution Of Salmonella Typhi Antibodies In The Sera Of Healthy Blood Donors At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background A survey of literature revealed that among infectious diseases, typhoid fever is widespread in Kenya. Widal test is still widely used in the diagnosis of this disease. Interpretation of Widal test depends on ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with missed opportunity for immunization in children attending paediatric outpatient clinic at Juba Teaching Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2012-01)Introduction: Immunization is one of the most effective public health interventions; it reduces morbidity and mortality from vaccines preventable diseases. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and factors associated ... -
Use of CART and logistic regression analysis to identify key determinants of pregnancy wastage
(University of NairobiInstitute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID), 2013-11)This master research project compares the performance of Classification and Regression Trees (CART) and Logistic Regression in studying determinants of pregnancy wastage using pregnancy information from a population-based ... -
Prevalence of and factors associated with diarrhoeal disease in moderate to severely malnourished children aged 6 to 59 months at Mbagathi district hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Diarrhoeal disease is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries particularly in children. Increasing evidence suggests that malnutrition is the underlying reason for the ... -
The pathology and role of bacterial and endoparasitic diseases in mass mortality of lesser flamingos in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology,, 2013)The lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is the most abundant waterbird species in Kenya and a major attraction for ecotourism in many parts of Africa. Mass deaths in the species have become more frequent in recent years ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake Of Bilateral Tubal Ligation Among Women Who Have Completed Family Size In Central And Eastern Provinces.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,, 2013)Background: Bilateral tubal ligation is a terminal event in a woman’s life. The decision to undergo bilateral tubal ligation is a major one that affects the family and the community as a whole. While attainment of desired ...