Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Incidence and Risk Factors of Pressure Ulcer Among Critically Ill Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Pressure ulcer represents a significant burden in a healthcare setup. Patients admitted to the critical care unit are at high risk of PU development with an incidence ranging from 7% to 71.6% across countries. ... -
Metabolic Surgery for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Eligibility, Diabetes Remission Score and Awareness in a Kenyan Tertiary Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Metabolic surgery refers to a set of gastrointestinal operations performed on the stomach and intestines with the intent to treat diabetes mellitus and metabolic dysfunctions. Studies have shown significant remission of ... -
Patterns of specific learning disorder and comorbid psychiatric disorders among children at the child psychiatry clinic of Kenyatta National Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Many mental illnesses coexist with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), as is widely acknowledged around the world. The presence of these psychiatric conditions in children with SLD worsens their clinical image ... -
Tick-borne Pathogens as Etiologies of Undifferentiated Acute Febrile Illness in Kenya: Geographical Distribution, Risk Factors and the Tick Bacteriome as a Bio-indicator of Tick - Borne Zoonosis
(University of Nairobi, 2022). Background: Vector-borne pathogens, which include viruses, bacteria and protozoa, are among the most common etiological agents of acute febrile illness (AFI) worldwide and have reportedly caused epidemics of human ... -
Vision Assessment of Public Service Vehicle Drivers in Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background:. Good vision is a vital element for safe driving and pertinent sensory factor that accounts for approximately 95% of all sensory requirements. Public service drivers (PSV) vision testing is done by a transport ... -
Quality and Utility of Third-trimester Ultrasounds at Kenyatta National Hospital; A Descriptive Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Objective: Quality ultrasonography is essential in determining obstetric care and outcomes. We evaluated the quality of ultrasounds performed at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in 2019. We evaluated the clarity of indications ... -
High Risk Human Papillomavirus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Epstein Barr-virus in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Smoking and alcohol are the traditional well-known risk factors for head and neck cancer (HNC). In the recent past, human papillomavirus (HPV) has been recognized as risk factor for some head and neck squamous ... -
Assessing the Practice of Aesthetic Surgery in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The past few years have seen a global explosion of aesthetic surgery development. While aesthetic surgery has historically been associated with more developed countries in the global North and emerging markets ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Aflatoxin Contamination of Staple Foods in Rural Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Food safety is a major challenge in many Low- and Middle-Income Countries including Kenya. The most common food safety challenge in Kenya is aflatoxin contamination. Long term dietary exposure to low doses of these toxigenic ... -
The Association Between Substance Use Disorders and Employment Status Among Patients on Treatment and Follow Up in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)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 ... -
Burden, Management and Outcomes Ofpatients With Histologically Confirmed Vulvarcancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital (Retrospective Studyof the Period January 2014 –december 2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Each year, around 27,000 women are diagnosed with vulvar cancer (VC) globally,accountingfor approximately2-6% of malignancies of the female genital tract. While the causes of VC are unknown, a link with Human ... -
Association of Clinical Criteria and Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram Findings in Patients Suspected to Have Pulmonary Embolism
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a frequently encountered emergency condition. It brings forth challenges during diagnosis because other conditions can mimic pulmonary embolism. Various diagnostic tools are used ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients in the Critical Care Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Drugs are usually prescribed with the intention of achieving desirable therapeutic outcome(s), and alleviate patient suffering. However, the use of drugs more often than not may cause undesired outcomes, commonly ... -
Pregnancy Related Acute Kidney Injury Among Women With Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital: Risk Factors, Progression and Pregnancy Outcomes
(Uon, 2021)Background: Pregnancy related acute kidney injury (PrAKI) is a global problem affecting mothers in varying incidences. PrAKI contributes 7-52% of AKI cases. Majority of PrAKI cases are in resource poor countries where ... -
Management and Survival of Inpatients With Stage Iiib Cervical Cancer With Hydronephrosis Admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2012-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: In FIGO stage IIIB cervical cancer, the carcinoma involves the lower third of the vagina with extension to the pelvic wall and/or hydronephrosis or non-functioning kidney. Patients with hydronephrosis have ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual and Gender Based Violence Among Refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is a major public health and human rights problem worldwide. Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are affected by armed-conflict are at increased ... -
Clinical Diagnosis Versus Autopsy Findings in Trauma Patients With Musculoskeletal Injuries Managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background Trauma is the leading cause for patients needing orthopaedic care in the accident and emergency department at The Kenyatta National Hospital and hence requiring admission. Globally, Trauma accounts for one tenth ... -
Psychosocial Factors Associated With Alcohol Use in School Going Children in a Public Primary School in Westlands Subcounty Nairobi
(Uon, 2021)NACADA’s filed report for 2017 indicates that alcohol consumption in the age gap of 10-19 years in Nairobi city is close to 13.7%. Other research has connected teen drinking to peer pressure, bad parenting, drug availability, ... -
Nurses’ Multicultural Transactions With Critically Ill Patients’ Kins and Its’ Impact on Quality of Care: a Study at Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Unit
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Patients from different cultural backgrounds are admitted in critical care unit (CCU). Nurses are faced with challenges in trying to incorporate the patient’s cultural needs in health care and at the same ... -
Prevalence and Incidence of Infections and Sepsis in Critical Care Units at Two Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Sepsis is a major global challenge affecting millions of individuals yearly. The incidence of sepsis has been estimated to be 535 per 100000 person-years however, this varies by geographical region. In Critical ...