Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Determinants of HPV vaccine hesitancy among parents attending Kenyatta National Hospital outpatient clinics.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Cervical cancer is mainly caused by the oncogenic Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection which is prevented among pre-adolescent girls by prophylactic administration of the HPV vaccine prior to sexual debut. ... -
Quality of nursing care for patients with myocardial infarction in accident and emergency Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Every year around the world, 32.4 million cases of myocardial infarctions occurs, most of these occur in lower- and middle-income countries. (WHO, 2013). Additionally, a report by WHO in 2017 showed that 25% ... -
Pregnancy factors affecting birth weight of babies born at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Birth weight is a major indicator of neonatal health. Approximately 8% and 4.2% of all babies born in Kenya are classified as low birth weight and macrosomic respectively (UNICEF, 2012; Sanghvi et al., 1989). Bunyoli ... -
Patterns of cervical lymph node metastasis among laryngeal cancer patients presenting at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Regional metastasis to the cervical lymph nodes is common in laryngeal carcinoma and is one of the most important prognostic factors of the disease irrespective of the mode of treatment. Objective To determine ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for helicobacter pylori infection in children aged 3-60 months attending a private and a public hospital clinic in Kenya (Gertrude’s children’s hospital and Githogoro clinic): a comparative study.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Helicobacter pylori is a common bacterial infection globally with the highest infection rates occurring in developing countries. Acquisition occurs in early childhood and the prevalence tends to increase ... -
A Quality Audit on the management of acute ischaemic stroke at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Stroke mortality is high and rising in developing countries including Kenya. Eighty four percent of stroke victims in these countries die within 3 years of diagnosis compared to16% of those living in high income ... -
Audit of management of suspected bacterial meningitis in Nairobi a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital and Mbagathi County Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Acute bacterial meningitis is one of the major causes of mortality causing around 135,000 deaths annually worldwide, with neurological sequel in around 21% of the survivors. In low income countries in sub Saharan ... -
Effect of Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (Mdtm) on Patient-care at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Many of the published studies in USA, Europe and Asia show that multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTM) are beneficial in management of cancer patients. There is paucity of study in our context. Study objective: ... -
Biochemical and Molecular Aspects of Host Recognition and Acceptance by Cotesia Spp. Populations in Coastal and Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Lepidopteran stemborers are among the major constraints to maize production in Africa due to the crop losses they cause. Cotesia spp. are one of the key parasitoids that have been used in biological control of cereal ... -
Insecticide Resistance And Its Impact On Malaria Transmission Potential Among The Major Vectors In Teso Sub – Counties, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In Africa, knockdown resistance (kdr) is strongly linked to pyrethroid insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae s.l; which may have vital implications to the current up-scaled indoor residual spraying (IRS) and ... -
Rational Use Of Antibiotics Among Patients Admitted To Critical Care Units At Kenyatta National Hospital And Its Impact On Clinical Outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Studies have postulated that approximately a third of the antibiotic use worldwide is irrational, posing a major global challenge to containment of drug-resistant infections. In the critical care units, ... -
Prevalence of emotional disorders among institutionalized care children in Nairobi suburb settings(Kenya).
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction Studies show that whenever children exhibit emotional disorders, they are labelled as spoilt and are disciplined for showing their weaknesses, lowering their self-esteem. Qualitatively institutionalized ... -
Genetic Detection and Characterization of Influenza Viruses in Selected Wildlife and Humans at High-risk Interface in Laikipia County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Incidences of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases increase especially at the livestock-wildlife-human overlap, an interface commonly found in Kenya. Such overlaps intensify during the dry season and ... -
Association Between Unmet Supportive Care Needs And Quality Of Life Among Patients With Breast Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Breast cancer patients need support in the management of cancer symptoms, therapy-related adverse effects, educational, psychosocial, spiritual and sexual needs in all aspects of their lives. Provision of ... -
Factors influencing alcohol relapse among patients in alcohol and substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation programme (asatrep) in Kiambu county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Alcohol use disorder poses adverse consequences to the users, their families and the larger society. In Kiambu County, it has been a major concern which led to establishment of Alcohol and Substance Abuse ... -
An Examination Of Employee Counselling Programmes In The National Police Service In Kenya: A Case Study Of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Employee counselling presents opportunities for employees to resolve their problems and embrace successful options of dealing with challenging circumstances. In many studies, employees who receive counselling report higher ... -
Effectiveness of veno-occlusion with lignocaine for prevention of propofolinduced vascular pain at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Propofol is an intravenous sedative hypnotic agent widely used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Pain is an acknowledged reaction of propofol administration which can be very disquieting ... -
Pre-term low birth weight and maternal periodontal status among mothers attending Pumwani maternity hospital Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Pre-term birth (PTLBW) is a great public health concern, as it is a significant cause of neonatal mortality, yet it is preventable. Some studies demonstrate a link between maternal periodontal disease and ... -
Pattern of Acute Foot Injuries in Patients Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Foot injuries are common worldwide and are among the leading causes of morbidity and disability in the human population. This study’s aim was to establish the pattern of foot injuries seen at Kenyatta National ... -
Prevalence of musculoskeletal complications among hemophilia patients as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Hemophilia is an X-linked heritable coagulopathy that is characterized by quantitative or qualitative deficiency of protein factors VIII and IX. Musculoskeletal manifestations are common in hemophilia patients, ...