Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Peri Partum Depression in Africa, a Review of Studies
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Clinicopathological Presentation and Treatment Outcomes Ofvulvar Cancer Patients Between Hiv Infected and Non-infected Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Vulvar carcinoma is one of the rarest female genital malignancies with an incidence of 2.5 to 4.0 per 100,000 women, accounting for 3% to 5% of all female genital tract malignancies. It has traditionally been considered ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Incarceration in Children Managed for Umbilical Hernias at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background of the study: Umbilical hernia is common among children. The natural history is spontaneous involution of the defect by 5 years of age but can progress into adulthood. Most published literature recommends that ... -
Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Utilization of Chemotherapy Services by Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Oncology Clinic
(UON, 2021)Background The emergence of the novel Coronavirus has challenged the robustness of healthcare systems worldwide. Strategies instituted by various Governments’ and healthcare institutions to combat the virus have been ... -
Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Amputees Attending Jaipur Foot Trust Artificial Limb Centre
(UON, 2021)Background: Amputees have been noted to present with various psychiatric disorders including anxiety, body image disturbances, depression, and post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). However, there is limited data available on the ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Depression and Anxiety Among Patients With Cervical Cancer at Cancer Treatment Centre, Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction Cancer of the cervix is one of the second and leading causes of cancer among women in Kenya According to previous study cervical cancer patients have an unusually high rate of depressive symptoms, and according ... -
Sexual Function and Self-genital Image After Clitoral Restorative Surgery in Women Who Had Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya- a Cross-sectional Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Clitoral restoration surgery also known as clitoroplasty, is a procedure aimed at re- exposing the clitoral remnant with or without defibulation to restore function for females who had undergone genital mutilation. ... -
Reproductive Health Among Women With Mental Illness in Kenya: a Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction and background: Women with mental illness in Kenya are a unique population and frequently their care focuses on the management of their psychiatric conditions with little focus on their reproductive health, ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypothermia at Admission to New Born Unit in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: World health organization (WHO) defines neonatal hypothermia as axillary temperature <36.5⁰C. Neonatal hypothermia is a common problem that coexists with other health problems like severe neonatal sepsis, ... -
Anxiety Disorder Among Women Urban Refugees
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Prevalence of Undetected Depression and assosciated Factors Among Patients Attending Physiotherapy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Globally depression is the leading cause of disability, with Kenya is ranking fifth with the highest number of depression cases among African countries. Despite literature showing a strong connection between ... -
Coronavirus 2019 Preventive Protocols and Cancer-care- Experiences and Perspectives of Adult Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Cancer Treatment Centre
(UON, 2021)Background: This study was conducted in the month of September, 2021 to explore adult cancer patients' experiences and perspectives on cancer care during implementation of COVID-19 prevention protocols. The rationale was ... -
Determinants of Surgical Outcomes of Small Intestinal Atresia at Kenyatta National Hospital,kenya
(UON, 2021)Background: Small intestinal atresia is the third most common cause of intestinal obstruction in neonates. Advancements in the perioperative management of these patients have led to better survival rates and outcomes in ... -
Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution From Household Fuels and Effect on Treatment Response Amongst Children Aged Between 2 and 59 Months Admitted With Pneumonia at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Background On average, 50% the world’s population relies on high polluting fuels for their domestic energy requirements. The primary target of air pollutants emitted by these fuels is the respiratory system and can result ... -
Lived Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence Among Patients Diagnosed With Gynecological Cancers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction: Intimate partner violence is becoming more common across all communities regardless of socioeconomic status, race or religion. Globally, it is estimated that the prevalence of intimate partner violence range ... -
Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening Service Utilization Among Women Aged 25-49 Years Attending Kitengela Sub-county Hospital- Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Cervical Cancer has been established as the fourth most common cancer among women all over the world, with an estimation of 570 000 new cases in 2018. Kenya cervical cancer statistics have shown that the disease ... -
Preoperative Local Staging of Rectal Cancer With Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Pathologic Correlation in Kenyan Patients
(UON, 2021)Background Rectal cancer (RC) is a leading cause of cancer related morbidity and mortality in the Kenyan population. Its incidence has increased from 12.3 to 12.9 per 100,000 people per year. Magnetic Resonance Imaging ... -
Assessment of Knowledge and Practice About Childhood Autism Among Health Care Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a recognised worldwide public health concern and represents some of the greatest burdens of disease in children and adolescents. Limited knowledge among health care providers, ... -
Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders, Depression and Anxiety Among Medical Doctors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Worldwide, alcohol use is ranked the seventh most common risk factor for Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), morbidity and mortality and is a leading cause of loss of productivity. Alcohol use disorders also commonly ... -
Hpv Detection in Urine and Cervical Samples and Cytological Profile of Women With Hiv in Kenyatta National Hospital- a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–positive women are at higher risk of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) acquisition. While urine-based HPV testing could improve poor cervical cancer participant screening rates and ...