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Periodontal Status in Relation to Severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Patients Attending the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Periodontal disease prevalence is high globally as well as in Kenya affecting about 80% of the population. Rheumatoid arthritis prevalence in Kenya was estimated to be about 4.3 million people in 2018. Both ... -
Legal Digest on Women in the Formal and Informal Labour Sectors
(Women's Economic Empowerment Hub (WEE-Hub), University of Nairobi, 2022-05)This legal digest is the product of research conducted on employment laws and policies in Kenya. The research sought to analyze employment laws and policies from a legal perspective, and ultimately identify gaps, and provide ... -
Covid 19 Induced Supply Chain Disruptions and Business Resilience of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Covid-19 pandemic caused huge disruptions in global and domestic businesses as countries and borders were closed to contain the spread of the virus. This means companies’ supply chain resilience was tested. Hence, this ... -
Clinico-labaratory Characteristics and Short-term Outcomes of Hospitalised Covid-19 Patients With Diabetes Mellitus at KNH
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Association Between Five-minute Apgar Scores and Adverse Short-term Outcomes in Neonates in the Clinical Information Network Hospitals in Kenya, 2018-2022 - a Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background-The Apgar score is a good indicator of the quality of obstetric and newborn care. More than two-thirds of neonates with a low Apgar score die in the early neonatal period (0-7 days). There is therefore a need ... -
Firm Characteristics, External Environment and Organisational Performance of Technology Startups in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of the study was to determine factors influencing the organizational performance of technology startups in Kenya. The overall objective of the study was to determine the effect of firm characteristics and ... -
Species Spectrum and Susceptibility Profiles of Yeasts Isolated From Critical Care Unit Patients in a University Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background With the worldwide increase in yeast infections, especially in high-risk patients, comes an increase in varying patterns of antifungal drug resistance among yeast, specifically Candida species, which becomes ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Zoonotic Diseases and Control Among Actors in Livestock Trade in Busia County, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Zoonotic diseases pose a direct health threat to the communities in which they occur, and they concurrently undermine livestock keepers' livelihoods. A combination of anthropogenic, animal, and ecosystem activities drives ... -
Status of Bacterial Wilt of Tomato in Kajiado and Kirinyaga Counties and Its Management by Host Resistance and Biocontrol Agent
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, is responsible for yield losses of up to 64 to 100% in tomato grown under open field and greenhouse conditions, respectively. Additionally, the disease has resulted in a ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Maternal Near-misses at Kenyatta National Hospital - a 3 Year Retrospective Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The third sustainable development goal aims to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. Traditionally, maternal mortality audits have been the usual channel ... -
Risk Factors of Obesity Among Women of Reproductive Age in Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As the prevalence of obesity is increasing globally, the burden of malnutrition is shifting in the developing countries. In low and middle income countries, women are the most widely affected population by the obesity ... -
Assessment of Radiological Patient Exposure for Computed Tomography Scanning Examinations - a Case Study at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Nairobi Hospital is recognised in the region as an advanced diagnostic, treatment, and referral centre in medical expertise and services. The hospital has a Brilliance 64-slice CT scanner with an estimated diagnostic ... -
Clinical Outcomes of Treatment Strategies Used in the Management of Covid-19 Patients in Kenya: Potentially Effective Therapy Options
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The recent outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) identified as coronavirus-19 shown to be of great health concern globally and declared a pandemic by the World Health ... -
Utilization of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Patients With Rheumatological Diseases in Kenyatta National Hospital
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Preparedness of Radiology Departments in Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Medicine to Adequately Manage Cardiopulmonary Arrest Events
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background: Cardiopulmonary arrest refers to the sudden loss of heart function and is a common occurrence in the hospital and associated with a high mortality rate. The radiology department is one of the areas in the ... -
Assesment of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Image Quality for Prostate Cancer Detection Using Pi-qual Scoring System at Kenyatta National Hospital & the Nairobi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Prostate Cancer is the most prevalent non-cutaneous neoplasm of males in Kenya with an age standardized rate of 40.6/100000. Multi parametric magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate (T2, DWI, DCE) is currently ... -
Serotyping, Antimicrobial Resistance Profiling and Assessment of Non-typhoidal Salmonella Risk Factors in Children Aged 5 Years and Below in Selected Study Sites in Mukuru Informal Settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Non-Typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) presents a pressing global health challenge, notably in low- and middle-income countries. In Kenya, NTS contributes to a substantial proportion of bacteremia cases in both children and adults, ... -
Risk Factors Affecting Survival Following Oncologic Esophagectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally, oesophageal cancer (EC) is the 6th most common cause of death and ranks 8th in the most commonly diagnosed cancers. Esophagectomy is the gold standard treatment for patients with only locally advanced ... -
Incidence and Risk Factors of Diaphragmatic Paralysis After Ultrasound-guided Supraclavicular Block at Kenyatta National Hospital Operating Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: For upper limb procedures, peripheral nerve blocks can be used instead of, or in addition to, general anesthesia. The supraclavicular block gives a quick onset, dense block that is surgically acceptable, ... -
Waste Management Practices, Behaviour and Perceived Stakeholders’ Environmental Impacts During Football Kenya Federation Premier League Games
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sports fulfils important functions in promotion of good health and peace. However, sports activities can also have detrimental effects to the environment particularly through generation of solid waste. Despite Kenya having ...