Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Investigation of the in-vivo and in-vitro Antidiarrheal Activity of the Freeze-dried Extracts of Tylosema Fassoglense (Schweinf.) Torre & Hillc. In Selected Animal Models of Diarrhea
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diarrhea is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, liquidity of stool, and amount of stool with a high mortality rate, especially among under-five children. Current ... -
Neonatal Resuscitation: Knowledge and Practices of Nurses and Midwives in Two Hospitals in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Annually, 10 million of 136 million births worldwide need resuscitation. Despite improvement in maternal and child health indicators, the rate of neonatal mortality in Somalia is still high (39 in 1000 live ... -
actors Associated With the Initiation of Breastfeeding Within One Hour of Delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that Neonates be breastfed immediately after birth to reduce neonatal mortality, stimulate milk production, and reduce the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage. ... -
Quality of Sleep in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a frequent rhinological disease. Among individuals suffering from it, a common complaint is poor sleep, which can lead to morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine the ... -
Bacterial Contamination of Surfaces and Equipment and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Potentially Pathogenic Bacteria in Newborn Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND Nosocomial infections in newborn units pose a great challenge to health care systems. They have been linked to contaminated surfaces and equipment in neonatal wards. The sources and spread of the infections ... -
Effect of Intrapartum Normal Saline and Dextrose-saline Infusion on Course of Labour and Neonatal Outcomes Among Nulliparous Women in Kenyatta National Hospital
(2022)ABSTRACT Background: Labor is associated with an increased demand for energy due to increased skeletal and smooth muscle contractions. Adequate hydration and optimal glucose levels improves muscle performance during vaginal ... -
Outcomes of Neonates Born to Adolescent Mothers: a Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study at Kapenguria County Referral Hospital, West Pokot County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a high risk state that needs specialized care during the antenatal period for a quality outcome. Pregnancies among adolescents have been associated with unfavorable maternal and neonatal ... -
Vitamin D Levels in Children With Obstructive Adenotonsillar Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Adenotonsillar disease is a common problem for which children undergo surgery. Vitamin D plays an essential role in immunity, deficiency of which has been linked to disease in these lymphoid organs Objective: ... -
Erectile Dysfunction in Male Ebola Virus Disease Survivors in Western Sierra Leone a Health Facility Based Descriptive - Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: A normal sexual function requires intact neurological and vascular systems and their coordinated complex interactions. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is presumed to cause ED via both neurogenic and vasculogenic ... -
Assessment of the Bacteriological, the Physicochemical Chemical Qualities of Drinking Water in Hargeisa, Somaliland
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study was conducted to evaluate the quality and safety of drinking water in Hargeisa city, Somaliland. Hargeisa water agency serves only 30% of the population, and the majority of Hargeisa's population gets their ... -
Estimates of Brucellosis Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Goats in Nugaal Region Puntland State of Somalia
(2021)Brucellosis is a disease of pastoral areas where it causes devastating negative effects on pastoralists livelihoods. Control efforts have been unable to bring the disease to manageable levels. The objectives of the current ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors Among Patients With Epilepsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Depressive disorders are common comorbidities occurring in approximately 34.5% of epileptic patients. Patients with depressive disorders are at high risk of self-harm and suicide. People with epilepsy are ... -
Profiles and Predictive Factors for Poor Outcomes in Patients Managed Surgically for Perforated Peptic Ulcer Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a complication of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) that bears a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Scanty data is available in our setup on PPU and the outcomes of surgical management ... -
Prevalence and Immediate Neonatal Outcomes of Incidental Nuchal Cord at Birth Among Parturients With Singleton Uncomplicated Pregnancies at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2018: a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A nuchal cord is a physiologic finding in 15 to 34% of pregnancies depending on gestation and geographical region. It is frequently blamed for adverse perinatal outcomes (perinatal asphyxia) in the absence of ... -
The Efficacy of Antiseptic Agents Utilized at Kenyatta National Hospital Burns Unit Against Bacteria Isolated From Infected Wounds
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Burn injury in the Kenyan population is associated with extended hospitalization, deformity and disabilities, which induces stigma and rejection. In addition, the highly resistant and opportunistic bacteria ... -
Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency Among Children With Cerebral Pasly at the Kentyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Deficiency of Vitamin D occurs commonly worldwide. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) due to the comorbidities that occur with CP. These include; feeding ... -
Availability, Prices, Affordability, and Quality of Essential Medicines in Public Health Facilities in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Access to essential medicines and vaccines can save 10 million lives a year globally with 4 million of these in Africa and South East Asia. A third of the global population lacks reliable access, with poor ... -
In Vitro and in Silico Pharmacologic Evaluation of the Antiretroviral Activity of Croton Species
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects the body's defence mechanisms and leads to many opportunistic infections. Globally, more than half a million individuals lost their lives in 2020 due to this ... -
Acute Otorhinolaryngological Infections Associated With Febrile Seizures Among Paediatric Patients Presenting at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Febrile seizures (FS) are convulsions that are triggered by fever in children between 6 months and 5 years of age without an underlying central nervous system disorder. Acute Otorhinolaryngological infections ... -
Clinico-pathological Profile of Sinonasal Masses as Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Sinonasal masses present a spectrum of lesions found in the sinonasal tract ranging from non-neoplastic to neoplastic lesions but may have similar clinical presentation with significantly different histopathological ...