Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of Quality Measures for Point of Care Blood Glucose Testing at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Point of Care Testing (POCT) is defined as a type of laboratory testing that is done close to the patient as opposed to laboratory testing in the hospital’s main laboratory (Shaw, 2015). It is estimated that ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Microbiological Profile of Early Surgical Site Infection Following Orthopaedic Implant Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The prevalence of surgical site infections (SSI) in orthopaedic surgery has been on the rise especially in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). This has been attributed to the increased number of trauma ... -
Evaluation of Diaphyseal Tibial Alignment Following Intramedullary Nail Fixation at Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Intramedullary nailing (IMN) is an approach of fracture fixation and performed since early 20th century. Owing to the variations in type of complications related to fractures of tibia, intramedullary fixation ... -
Prevalence and Patterns of Substance Use Disorders in Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital, Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Substance abuse has risen substantially, especially in developing nations, and has become one of the world's most significant public health and socioeconomic challenges. This is especially prevalent in Botswana, ... -
Translation and Validation of a Swahili Version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory questionnaire addresses the functional, emotional and catastrophic aspects of tinnitus. Its questions are uncomplicated and the responses are most precise when administered in ... -
Health-related Quality of Life in Adult Patients With External Fixation Devices Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital and Aic Kijabe Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND; External fixation of bone involves placement of pins or wires inserted percutaneously through small skin incisions into bone then held externally with a framework of clamps and metal rods or rings. External ... -
First-time Mother's Knowledge and Practices on Exclusive Breastfeeding in the Post Natal Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: As a global public health strategy World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF)for the first six months as the optimal mode of infant feeding, providing adequate nutrition for the ... -
Prevalence of Substance Use and Disorder Amongst Inpatients in Kitui County Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Failure to detect the dual diagnosis of substance use disorder and medical conditions has been noted in various studies to lead to chronicity of the illness. Substance use disorder can be an underlying problem ... -
Sflt1/plgf Ratio as a Predictor of Development of Preeclampsia and Adverse Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes in Women at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Preeclampsia affects 2-8% of pregnancies globally. In Kenya the prevalence is 5.6-6.5%. Preeclampsia/eclampsia causes 20% of direct maternal deaths in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The diagnostic criteria ... -
Determinants of Hiv Transmission Among Children Born to Hiv-infected Mothers on Pmtct Program in Kilifi County: a Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND: Globally, mother to child elimination and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus transmission remains a public health concern. The transmission rate is still high especially in sub Saharan countries despite ... -
Prevalence of Suicidal Ideations Among Students With Lifetime Substance Use in Universities in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Suicide is a serious yet neglected public health concern, responsible for 1.4% of all deaths globally which estimates to about 800,000 people. The burden is much higher in adolescents and young adults, accounting ... -
The Burden of Care in Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder(Asd) Attending Outpatient Clinics at Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the demanding neurodevelopmental disorders that presents with deficits in social interactions, communication, and disruptive behaviors which necessitate consistent, ... -
Spectrum and Patterns of Knee Pathology in Adult Patients Referred for Mri to Kenyatta National Hospital a 3t Mri Kenyan Perspective Principal Investigation
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study Background The knee is one of the most common joints to be injured in the human body. This study aims to highlight the various types of injuries in the knee joint with state of the art 3T Magnetic resonance imaging ... -
Practice of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatograghy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography has been a major evolution in the field of Gastroenterology for the management of pancreato – biliary disorders. It is now used primarily as a therapeutic tool ... -
Prevalence of Alternative Medicine Use Among Children Aged 1 Month to 16 Years Seeking Care at Ola During Children’s Hospital (Odch) Freetown, Sierra Leone
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Alternative medicine (AM) refers to a set of medical practices that are outside conventional medical practices. They include herbs, spiritual healing, traditional manipulation, bone setting. The reasons for ... -
Effect of a Colour Code Tool to Prioritize Emergency Caeserian Section on Decision to Delivery Time Interval and Pregnancy Outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Quasi-experimental Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Caesarean section (CS) rates of 10% to 15% are recommended by the World Health Organization to reduce maternal and perinatal complications. Even though there is well-documented evidence of increased maternal ... -
Factors Affecting Patient Satisfaction Following Abdominoplasty
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Abdominoplasty is a popular cosmetic procedure that involves the surgical excision of extra ab-dominal skin and fat, plication of the rectus muscle fascia, and umbilicus transposition with the purpose of improving ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Reproductive Healthcare Workers on Peripartum Depression in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Peripartum depression has been cited as an illness that has a huge significance on mental health worldwide because it’s a condition that is underrecognized and not treated often. Healthcare professionals are ... -
The Role of Sonoelastography in Evaluating Breast Masses Detected on Mammography With Histopathological Correlation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background Breast cancer is a high burden disease in Kenya and worldwide, therefore any efforts to reduce its morbidity and mortality are not misplaced. A relatively new and increasingly popular breast imaging ... -
Burden and Clinical-pathological Characteristics of Bilateral Breast Cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital - a Five Year Review
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background: Bilateral breast cancer is an infrequent finding in our setup. As such, not many studies have been carried out on this. The information gathered from this study will be used to guide on management of ...