Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Incidence and risk factors of post-operative ileus in adult patients at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Ileus is a state of hypomotility of the intestines that impairs propulsion of intestinal contents when there is lack of mechanical obstruction. It leads to intestinal contents (i.e. gas and fluids) building ... -
Antimicrobial Prescribing Patterns in Critical Care and Compliance to Guideline at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious and growing threat to global health today. Critically ill patients have a high risk of developing life-threatening infections. Hence, antimicrobial agents are the ... -
To assess the correlation between prostate specific antigen density and prostate biopsy results of patients with raised PSA at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: PSA density is one of the diagnostic tools used to screen for prostate cancer. Several studies have been done to establish the ideal cut-off for PSAD however no consensus has been established due to the ... -
CT findings in suspected renal colic patients undergoing unenhanced low-dose multi-detector computed tomography.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Acute flank pain is one of the most painful events one can be involved in. The most common cause for this is usually urinary tract calculi also known as urolithiasis. There is a global rise in urolithiasis ... -
Evaluation of knowledge of ortho-plastic approach in the management of post traumatic lower limb injuries in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Ortho-plastic management in post-traumatic lower limb injuries remains core in ensuring the best results are achieved for the patient. This has been shown to reduce complications and the rate of limb amputations. ... -
Prevalence of gambling disorder among patients seeking psychiatric treatment at Mathari national teaching and referral hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Gambling disorder is a behavioral psychiatric condition exemplified primarily by maladaptive, recurrent persistent patterns of gambling activity leading to personal, social and communal problems. The monumental surge in ... -
Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending the Rheumatology Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic polyarthritis affecting 0.5-1% of the adult population. It also present with systemic manifestations that include; subcutaneous nodules, hematological changes, neuropathy, ... -
Outcomes of children and adolescents admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis at Kenyatta national hospital between February 2013- February 2018.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute, major, life-threatening complication that mainly occurs in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the foremost cause of death in children with ... -
Adherence to national guidelines in malaria case management among pediatric patients at Kakamega County Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Prompt diagnosis and effective malaria treatment is one of the main pillars of global malaria control programs. As a result, the WHO and various countries have put in place protocols and guidelines to help them achieve ... -
Factors affecting the Utilization of Cancer Health Care Services: a case study of breast cancer screening among women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to examine the factors affecting the utilization of cancer health care services: a case study of breast cancer screening among women in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to estimate the demand function ... -
Prevalence of suicidality among people with substance use disorders at Mathari national teaching and referral hospital in Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: The World Health Organization estimates that within the next five years 15 to 30 million people around the world will attempt suicide every year, with 10% of these being successful in their attempts. ... -
Assessment of the level of adherence to the ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines in the management of hypertensive crisis at the Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and management. It encompasses both hypertensive urgency and emergency. Hypertensive urgency is defined as a systolic blood pressure ... -
Knowledge of and compliance to cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines by healthcare practitioners’ at the accident & emergency unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Cardiac arrests occur in different conditions and could result in permanent neurological damage and death. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation by trained, competent Health Care Practitioners, is required. Health Care ... -
Knowledge of university of Nairobi registrars working in Kenyatta national hospital towards the human papilloma vaccine in adolescents.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is an asexually transmitted viral infection affecting men and women. HPV has been strongly associated with cervical, oral, pharyngeal and anal, cancers. Cervical cancer is the ... -
Association between duration of second stage of labour and early maternal and neonatal outcomes of parturients at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2018 - a prospective descriptive cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Time frames for second stage of labour to avert maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality were introduced in the mid-1800s by expert opinion and case series publications. Findings were published where no ... -
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) among patients at the Mathari national teaching and referral hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Mental health still remains a major concern in relation to the management of HIV infection. Little effort has been employed in ensuring the proper management of serious mental illness and in the management ... -
Recombinant human erythropoietin (rhu-epo) responsiveness in chronic kidney disease (ckd) patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital Renal Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: In the Kenyan setup, unnecessary blood transfusion in chronic kidney disease patients on haemodialysis exposes them to risks that include iron overload; blood tranfusion related events and increased probability ... -
Factors and clinical features associated with development of hellp syndrome among patients with preeclampsia with severe features at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background HELLP syndrome is considered a complication of preeclampsia with severe features; which is one of the hypertensive diseases in pregnancy. It is still not well understood why some patients with severe preeclampsia ... -
Patterns of psychiatric morbidity among first time referred adult patients attending treatment at Mathari National, Teaching and Referral Hospital Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Psychiatric disorders are prevalent in the community and their burden is large compared with other illnesses as they occur early in life and are chronic. Timely and accurate diagnosis of mental illness and appropriate ... -
A Comparative Study of Levin Vs Z Stroke Wound Swab Techniques in Diagnosing Infection in Patients With Chronic Wounds Using Wound Biopsy as Gold Standard at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Chronic wounds reduce quality of life and increase societal socioeconomic burden by increasing cost of healthcare, reducing productivity with loss of man hours. Wound infection being a factor that leads to ...
