Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Relationship Between Perfusion Index and Snappe-ii Scores in Neonates Admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality remain of worldwide concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Early recognition of severe neonatal illness guides the intensity of therapy. This currently employs ... -
Prevalence of Staphylococcus Aureus and Qaca/b Genes Isolated From Burn Wounds at Kenyatta National Hospital and Their Association With Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations of Chlorhexidine
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the leading pathogens that cause severe infection of wounds of burns patients. Chlorhexidine has a broad-spectrum of activity and is therefore frequently used as a ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Comorbidities in Children With Allergic Conjunctivitis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Eye Clinic
(university of nairobi, 2022)Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) is associated with other allergic diseases such as asthma, eczema and rhinitis, which add to the burden of disease and quality of life. Studies on prevalence of AC and its comorbid conditions ... -
Evaluation of the Storage and Cold Chain Management of Vaccines in the Primary Health Facilities in Arusha City, Northern Tanzania
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Immunization a process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through administration of vaccine into the body to induce immunity against the disease. Vaccines are stored and distributed in a ... -
Association Between Depression, Anxiety and Adherence to Treatment Among Patients Attending the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Diabetes Outpatient Clinic.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: General medical clinical settings face a challenge in the identification, screening, diagnosis and linkage to treatment of patients with psychiatric comorbidities. The psychological and emotional distress in ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Acute Complications of External Beam Radiotherapy Among Patients on Treatment for Anal Cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background The treatment of anal carcinoma has tremendously evolved over the last three decades from surgery to the current primary treatment of chemoradiation. However, the use of chemoradiation has often been challenging ... -
Meaning Making and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Cameroonian Context: Personal and Community Sense of Coherence in Internally Displaced Persons From the North West and South West Regions
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Cameroon has been experiencing state-based conflicts for almost a decade, in the Far North, North West (NW) and South West (SW) regions. Literature on effects of conflicts on population is consistent regarding ... -
Vision-related Quality of Life Among Patients With Diabetes Attending the Medical and Retina Clinics in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The quality of life among patients living with diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) can be affected by visual impairment, patient‘s anxieties and lifestyle changes. Objective: We compared the ... -
Effectiveness of Isobaric Bupivacaine Saddle Blocks in Pelvic Surgery
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Saddle anaesthesia entails a selective spinal anaesthetic technique that directs a small dose of local anaesthetic towards sacral and coccygeal nerve roots, ideal for short gynaecological and urological surgery. ... -
The Association Between Substance Use Disoders and Employement Status Among Patients on Treatment and Follow Up in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a chronic problem among substance users and are usually associated with poor outcomes in employment. Persons with substance use disorders commonly experience socioeconomic ... -
The Epidemiology and Economic Burden of Major External Structural Birth Defects in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Major external structural birth defects are defined as developmental abnormalities of intrauterine origin that are present at or soon after birth detectable visually during physical examinations and have ... -
Relationship Between Injury Severity Score & Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Orthopaedic Trauma Surgical Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Major trauma has been defined and assessed using the Injury Severity Score (ISS). A total score of more than 16 has been linked to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder. Trauma is associated with ... -
Patterns of Distribution of Frontal Recess Cells and Superior Attachment of Uncinate Process in Patients Undergoing Paranasal Computed Tomography Scan at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Frontal recess cells and superior attachment of uncinate process are key to understanding the drainage of frontal sinus and are important anatomical landmarks during endoscopic sinus surgery. The two have ... -
Drug Consumption and Expenditure Patterns at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Efficient drug supply chain systems ensure sustained accessibility, availability and affordability of essential medicines. This may be achieved through rational selection, quantification, procurement, distribution ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Relapse in Patients Admitted at Jubilee Psychiatric Unit, Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, Botswana.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Relapse defined as exacerbation of mental illness symptoms after recovery has a negative impact on the quality of the patient’s life as well as their caregivers; it also weighs down on the quality of mental ... -
Factors Influencing Choice of Implants in Primary Total Hip Replacement in Kenya: a Multicenter Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Hip replacement surgery has been very successful in the management of debilitating hip conditions that have failed to respond to conservative management. The choice of implants is based on multiple factors, ... -
Human Papilloma Virus Genotypes in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis is an aggressive, recurrent, difficult to manage disease, caused by Human Papillomavirus. It affects both children and adults. Determination of the human papilloma virus ... -
Outcomes of Induction of Labor Versus Expectant Management in Low-risk Pregnancies at 39-41weeks in Pumwani Maternity Hospital, 2020: a Prospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The Royal College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (RCOG), American College of Obstetrician Gynecologists (ACOG) and the WHO recommend induction of labor for pregnancies at 41 weeks gestation and beyond for ... -
Pharmacogenetic and Pharmacoecological Determinants of Therapeutic Response to Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Among Hiv Patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Despite the efficacy of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the advancement in the prognosis of persons living with HIV/AIDS, a considerable proportion of persons on ART do not realize or retain adequate virologic suppression. ... -
Factors Influencing Choice of Implants in Primary Total Hip Replacement in Kenya: a Multicenter Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Hip replacement surgery has been very successful in the management of debilitating hip conditions that have failed to respond to conservative management. The choice of implants is based on multiple factors, ...