Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Assessment of Expenditure and Budget Impact Analysis of Post-kidney Transplant Care at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background In Kenya, the Ministry of Health reported that 4 million Kenyans have chronic kidney disease with a significant proportion of this population progressing to kidney failure. In the event that kidneys fail, ... -
Analysis of Root and Canal Morphology of Second Permanent Molars in a Selected Kenyan Population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background: Successful root canal treatment involves proper access, chemico-mechanical preparation and a three-dimensional hermetic obturation. To achieve this, a thorough knowledge of root and canal anatomy is ... -
Economic Costs of Hypertension-diabetes Mellitus Comorbidity in Primary Public Health Facilities in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Hypertension and raised blood sugar are the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. In Kenya, they are responsible for much of the disease burden and account for most of the hospital admissions. ... -
Effect of Upright (‘all Fours’) Versus Lithotomy Birth Position on Obstetric Outcomes Among Low-risk Parturients at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Mixed Method Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction The World Health Organisation endorsed that parturients, without epidural anaesthesia, should deliver in a position of their preference including upright positions during the delivery process. Studies from ... -
HIV Drug Resistance-associated Mutations Among Art-naïve Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HIV is a public health concern issue worldwide, especially with the emergence of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR). People with HIVDR are prone to treatment failure and have a higher chance of transmitting HIV than ... -
Cultural Drivers of Brucellosis and Treatment Pathways for Febrile Illnesses Among Agro Pastoralists in Kilombero District, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Cultural Drivers and Treatment Pathways for Brucellosis in Kilombero District, Tanzania In livestock, brucellosis leads to losses in domestic animals and chronic disease in humans. It has been prioritized for control ... -
Factors Influencing New Hiv Infections Among Youth (15 – 24 Years) in Nairobi County a Case Study of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background There are rising cases of adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 24 years that are active sexually which is enhancing their risk of contracting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other ... -
Warfarin Management Practices and Outcomes in Ambulatory Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Thrombosis is a major public health problem that is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Warfarin is one of the most frequently used oral anticoagulants in Kenya to manage and prevent thrombosis ... -
Short Term Clinical And Technical Outcomes Of Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography And Biliary Drainage, For The Management Of Biliary Obstruction In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Obstructive jaundice is a common presentation in patients referred to the Interventional Radiology (IR) unit in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). It is a significant cause of morbidity in patients suffering ... -
Selective Screening of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Clinically Suspected Cases in Children Aged 1 to 18 Years at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Inborn Errors of metabolism comprises a group of disorders which are as a result of a disfunction in the metabolic pathway. Waters D et al estimated global birth prevalence of Inborn errors of metabolism is ... -
Review of the Sub Classification of Lymph Node Biopsies Reported as Reactive Lymphadenitis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Lymphadenopathy is a common clinical finding in both adult and paediatric patients in Kenya. It has a broad differential diagnosis, the most common being nonspecific reactive lymphoid hyperplasia, a benign ... -
Challenges in Optimal Nutritional Care in Critically Ill Children in PICU - a Developing World Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In critically ill children, nutritional support remains a glaring challenge in resource-limited settings, which may be a contributor towards poor outcomes in the very sick children managed in the Paediatric Intensive Care ... -
Determinants of diabetic nephropathy among adult type II diabetic patients attending Kenyatta National Hospital; A Case-Control study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the most serious sequelae resulting from uncontrolled T2DM and a great predictor of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) globally. Despite several studies having explored determinants ... -
Drug-induced Hematological, Renal and Hepatic Injuries Among in-patients on Tuberculosis Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Anti-tuberculosis medications are very toxic with high number of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that include hematological, renal and hepatic injuries. These ADRs can lead to low rates of treatment compliance, ... -
The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Overweight and Obesity Among Children Seen as Outpatient at Paediatric Emergency Unit and Accident and Emergency Department in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Childhood overweight and obesity are important causes of morbidities in both developing and developed country settings. Urban sprawl in many developing nations has led to an increase in the rates of childhood ... -
The Burden of Care Amongst Caregivers of Children With Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: In-children, chronic1kidney1disease (CKD) differs from that of adult people, with the most prevalent basis/roots of CKD in-children are congenital-malformations and genetic disorders. While adolescents and ... -
Mass Spectrometric Quantification and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Lipstick and Eye Shadow Products in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Heavy metal presence in lipsticks and eye shadows is of public health concern since the contamination poses potential health risks and environmental pollution. Some of the deleterious effects of these metals include damage ... -
Dengue Virus Infection: Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics; and Outcomes of Patients Admitted Due to Dengue in Mombasa-kenya a Multicenter Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Dengue infection is an acute vector-borne viral disease. The annual incidence is estimated at 390 million infections per year, with approximately 20,000 annual deaths worldwide. Clinical and laboratory ... -
Blood Sugar Patterns in Critically Ill Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant source of morbidity and mortality, contributing to a significant proportion of admissions to Critical Care Units (CCUs) internationally and in Kenya. Outcomes are ... -
Effects of the First 72 Hours of Positive Fluid Balance on the Development of Acute Kidney Injury and Mortality in Patients With Septic Shock. (a Retrospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Septic shock is defined as severe sepsis with evidence of cardiovascular system dysfunction. A state of shock causes inadequate tissue perfusion that leads into inadequate oxygen delivery to meet cellular ...