Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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7-day Outcome of Term Neonates Admitted at Pumwani Maternity Hospital Newborn Unit With Perinatal Asphyxia
(UON, 2021)Background: Birth asphyxia still is a significant cause of newborn mortality and morbidity globally. There is paucity of data on short term outcomes of perinatal asphyxia in Africa and in particular Kenya. Study objective: ... -
Patterns of Administration of Antenatal Corticosteroids at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Routine administration of antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) to women at risk of preterm birth at gestation age between 24-34 weeks reduces incidence of prematurity related neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, ... -
Profiles and Management of Adult Cancer Patients With Neutropenia Using Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factors at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Studies from the West have shown that patient profiles, cancer chemotherapy regimens and certain types of cancers are associated with neutropenia which is managed by granulocyte colony stimulating factors (GCSF). ... -
Safety and Effectiveness of Nevirapine and Dolutegravir Based Regimens in Hiv Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2020)background: the antiviral drug dolutegravir (dtg) is relatively new in the kenyan market having been launched for use in mid 2017. this integrase strand transfer inhibitor has been shown to have a faster viral suppression ... -
The Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria That Cause Chronic Wound Infections Among Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Wound infection is a common complication of chronic wounds and a public health issue with significant morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of data on the prevalence, bacterial causes of wound infections ... -
Logistics Management Strategy and the Performance of the Petroleum Industry in the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The petroleum industry has a great opportunity of increasing its productivity owing to the increased global demand for oil. However, this increased demand for oil has made the management part of the supply chain and ... -
Quality of Life of Children With Chronic Cough and of Their Parents at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Chronic cough is a common and frequently debilitating problem of childhood associated with high morbidity. It has been shown to negatively impact the quality of life (QoL) of both children and their caregivers. ... -
Association Between the Length of Interpregnancy Interval and Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With One Previous Caeserian Section Undergoing a Repeat Caeserian Delivery at Term at Term at Pumwani Maternity Hospital Between 2014 and 2018 a Cross-sectional Study
(UON, 2021)Background: A caesarean section (CS) is a life-saving surgical procedure when certain complications arise during pregnancy and labour. However, it is a major surgery and is associated with immediate maternal and perinatal ... -
Levels of Secretory Immunoglobulin a in Saliva and the Periodontal Health Status of Adult Patients Attending the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Periodontal diseases are a group of common chronic diseases affecting supporting structures of teeth. In Kenya, periodontitis affects 60% to 80% of the population. Secretory Immunoglobulin A (SIgA) is a key ... -
Short Term Outcomes Among Children From 6 Months to 59 Months of Age Admitted for Severe Acute Malnutrition at Prince Regent Charles Hospital, Bujumbura
(UON, 2021)Background: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) remains one of the major global health problems, contributing to childhood morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Regardless of the availability of standard protocol for ... -
The Effect of Weight of Resection in Reduction Mammopalsty on the Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Hypertrophy in Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Background Breast Hypertrophy (Bh) Is a Psychologically and Physically Debilitating Condition Characterized by Abnormal Enlargement of the Breast Tissue. Studies Have Shown That Reduction Mammoplasty (Rm) Results in ... -
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Helicobacter Pylori Isolated From Patients With Dyspepsia in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is a global problem with prevalence remaining high in developing countries. It has been implicated in the causation of a wide spectrum of gastric pathologies. The emergence of ... -
Prevalence of Depression Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd) at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Study background: Depression is a common co-morbidity among patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Preceding studies indicates that this condition causes increased mortality and is also linked to poor quality of life. ... -
Knowledge, Utilisation, and Preferences of Reproductive Health Services Among Youth Whose Parents Are Receiving Care at Knh; a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: In Kenya, 13% of people living with HIV (PLWHA) in 2017 were youthsaged 15-24 years. Youths also account for 39% of new HIV infections, while the prevalence of STI and unwanted pregnancies is estimated to be ... -
Association Between Emotional Distress Tolerance and Depression Among Postgraduate Medical Trainees in the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Mental health is a concern to society. Medical students go through a lot of stressors due to the complexity of their work, family issues, as well as college work. Therefore, they become vulnerable to mental ... -
Pattern of Secondary Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities in Patients Seen in Selected Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Study background Cleft lip and palate (CLP) deformities are the commonest congenital anomalies affecting orofacial structures, usually found in one in every 700–1000 of the new-borns worldwide. Whereas most deformities ... -
Pregnancy Outcomes After Single Agent Versus Multiagent Chemotherapy for Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background:gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (Gtn) Is a Rare and Treatable Cancer for Women Reported in About 2.4/1000 and 4.6/1000 Live Births in Two Separate Studies in Africa. It Occurs Because of Abnormal Proliferation ... -
Serological and Molecular Detection of Brucellosis and Its Risk Factors for Sheep and Goat Flocks in Kajiado County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that poses significant public health risk globally. This study was done to estimate molecular and serological prevalence of Brucella pathogens in sheep and goats in five wards (Matapato ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Basic Trauma Life Support Among Boda Boda Riders in Kilifi County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Background Road traffic injuries kill more than 1.3 million people every year. Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) like Kenya account for 93% of all road traffic accidents (RTAs) deaths worldwide and close to 50 million ...