Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Male involvement in the management of infertile couples at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Infertility remains a global health challenge with devastating psychosocial consequences in many African communities. It is estimated that 50-80 million people worldwide are afflicted by infertility. The global prevalence ... -
Diagnostic accuracy in acute appendicitis: a protocol based on modified Alvarado score and ultrasonography at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Acute appendicitis remains the most common indication for surgical intervention in acute abdomen. The negative appendicectomy rate is 25% at KNH according to a recent study.'! Diagnosis of acute appendicitis ... -
Adequacy of oral anticoagulation therapy among ambulatory patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Thrombosis is a major public health problem that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Warfarin is an important drug used both in the primary and secondary prophylaxis of thromboembolism. Monitoring of ... -
Evaluating Chamberlain's McGregor's and McRae's skull-base lines using Multi Detector Computerized Tomography (MDCT) at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Traditionally the craniocervical junction anatomy is assessed by a lateral cervical spine and base of skull radiographs. The complexity of the anatomy at the craniocervical junction combined with the ambiguities in determining ... -
Pattern of admission, care and outcome of neonates managed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NCIU) at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Back ground: The introduction of NICU has led to a dramatic fall in neonatal mortality and in particular increased survival of the VLBW preterm babies in developed countries. In Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), studies ... -
Prevalence, sociodemographic and clinical pattern of acute decompensated heart failure at Muranga District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome associated with very significant morbidity and mortality. Due to its increasing prevalence. it is gaining increased attention, particularly because of the current and future ... -
The role of contrast enema in the diagnosis and evaluation of large intestines pathologies in children: a crosssectional descriptive study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital Radiology Department
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The widespread use of contrast radiography has made it easier to diagnose and treat many Gastrointestinal tract (GITJ conditions in both children and adults. Apart from barium, over contrast media such as Gastrografin and ... -
Assessment of preoperative anxiety amongst patients presenting for elective surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Assessment of preoperative anxiety is vital in patients planned for surgery because of its detrimental effects on conduct of anaesthesia and postoperative care period. The assessment of anxiety in patients ... -
A comparison of two regimens of single-shot spinal block for the relief of pain during labor and delivery
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Backaround/lntroduction: Most women experience moderate to severe pain during labor and delivery, often requiring some form of pharmacologic analgesia. The lack of proper psychological preparation combined with fear and ... -
Vitamin B12 deficiency in type two Diabetic patients using metformin at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Metformin is most frequently prescribed first line therapy for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Continuous use of metformin is associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, yet the prevalence of this side effect and subsequent ... -
Influence of head teachers instructional supervision strategies on curriculum implementation in public primary schools in Imenti South District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of head teachers instructional supervision strategies on curriculum implementation in public primary schools , extent to which head teachers supervision of syllabus ... -
Hand hygiene practices among health care workers in the Kenyatta National Hospital newborn unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Previous studies conducted in the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Newborn Unit (NBU) reported high prevalence rates of neonatal sepsis, an important contributor to the high neonatal mortality rate. Hand hygiene is the ... -
An Assesment of the Prevalent Use of Alternative Therapy and the Types of Alternative Therapy used by Patients Living with Epilepsy who Attend the Neurology Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder worldwide. There is an increase in prevalence and incidence in the developing world. Use of alternative therapies among patients with epilepsy is high. The use ... -
The seroprevalance of HHV8 in the haart naive HIV patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background; The HIV/AIDS pandemic is one of the leading health challenges in the world and Kenya today. Kaposi's sarcoma is the leading neoplasia in HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa and is an AIDS defining illness. Human ... -
Cancellation of elective inpatient surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Cancellation of operations in hospitals is a significant problem with far reaching consequences. It is therefore important to analyze cancellation of surgery in every setting. Objective: This was a prospective ... -
Prevalence of peripheral arterial disease among rheumatoid arthritis patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that not only leads to severe disability but also increases the risk of developing premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) that reduces life expectancy by close to a decade. ... -
Early functional outcome of distal femoral fractures treated operativeley at Kenyatta National Hospital and P.C.E.A Kikuyu Mission Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Distal femoral fractures account for 4% to 7% of all femoral fractures': 20,21. They cause considerable morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Locally they occur mainly in the young socio-economically ... -
Outcome of Pneumonia in children admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)Background: Acute lower respiratory tract infections cause considerable morbidity and mortality in children under- 5 years of age especially in developing countries. This is unlike in developed countries where outcome ... -
Comparative assessment of automated and manual white blood cell counts at Kenyatta National Hospital Haematology Labaratory
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)Background: Assessment of White Blood Cell values is essential in patient management. However many methods currently in use tend to vary, with most centres using different types of automated machines and a few that have ... -
Laryngeal carcinoma, epidemiological and clinical features as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)Carcinoma of the larynx is a common head and neck malignancy. It has a widely varying prevalence in the different regions of the world. This study, a prospective crosssectional survey, was designed to determine the prevalence ...