Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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A Survey of Perioperative Monitoring Capacity of Major Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Monitoring in anaesthesia entails checking the physiologic progress and status of patients over time. This is important in predicting, preventing, and mitigating adverse perioperative events, hence a certain ... -
The Prevalence of Malnutrition in Under-five Years Old Children by Socioeconomic Status in Turkana, Bungoma and Kakamega Counties, 2013 - 2014.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background. Insufficient protein or energy intake can cause malnutrition, affecting children's growth and well-being. This may lead to stunted physical and mental development, with under-five years old children facing ... -
The Prevalence, Spectrum and Risk Factors Associated With Ocular Diseases in Children and Youth With Type 1 Diabetes Seen at the Paediatric Endocrinology Clinic In kenyatta National Hospital From 2008-2021 - a Retrospective Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The most prevalent endocrine condition among young people around the world is type 1 diabetes mellitus. Chronic and acute complications of poorly controlled diabetes include diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, ... -
A Survey of the Factors Affecting Theatre Turnaround Time in Kenyatta National Hospital Main Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Operation theatres are essential departments in health facilities, responsible for the surgical care of patients. They are some of the most heavily budgeted departments. Monitoring processes that ensure ... -
Quality of Sleep and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Among Patients With Epilepsy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Patients living with epilepsy frequently report poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness which have been linked to seizure occurrence, seizure frequency and poor quality of life Objective To determine ... -
Management and Outcomes of Patients Treated for Wilms’ Tumor at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Wilms’ Tumour also known as Nephroblastoma, is a highly curable renal malignancy of childhood and is considered one of the success stories in modern medicine with excellent 5-year survival rates of greater than ... -
Serum Electrolytes in Neonates With Moderate and Severe Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy on Therapeutic Hypothermia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a birth complication affecting full term infants. Globally, it contributes to significant morbidity and mortality in newborns. In the developed world, the incidence of ... -
Prevalence of Delirium in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction Delirium presents with acute cognitive dysfunction and is reversible. It is common and predictable in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. It is often underdiagnosed, unrecognized; and occurs in about 20% ... -
Patterns of Psychiatric Morbidity Among Elderly Inpatients in Non-psychiatric Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction The population of Kenya’s elderly people is fast increasing just like the rest of the world with an estimated 2.6 million in 2020 and this number is likely to exceed 3 million by 2030. Mental illnesses have ... -
Stress, Individual Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems for Mothers of Babies With Neonatal Sepsis in Kenyatta National Hospital Neonatal Units
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Maternal health is a major health concern worldwide. Admission of a neonate causes significant stress among mothers who are the main caregivers due to uncertainty about the progress of their babies. Mothers ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Dementia Among Institutionalized Elderly in Kenya - Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The population aged 65 and above is growing faster than any other age group, especially in developing countries. With the significant life transitions that accompany ageing, going with what can be termed as ... -
Nurses' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Enteral Feeding of Critically Ill Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Enteral feeding/nutrition is the most efficient nutritional support strategy used by critical care nurses to feed patients in critical care units (CCUs) who are unable to meet their dietary demands orally. ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Out of Theatre Sedation by Anaesthesia Providers at The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Sedation is a process whereby drugs are used to depress a person’s level of consciousness and inhibit their response to a noxious stimulus. It enables both therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to be done ... -
Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity Among Inmates Serving Life Sentence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Mental disorders are widespread within incarcerated populations, with a significant portion of individuals having a history of legal conflicts. The experience of imprisonment, coupled with the challenging prison conditions, ... -
Percutaneous Antegrade Double J Ureteral Stent Placement at Kenyatta National Hospital: Indications, Technical Success Rate, Commonly Encountered Problems and Solutions
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Percutaneous ureteric stenting using image guidance is a safe method in treating obstructive ureteral pathology. This technique has showed higher technical success rates compared to the retrograde cystoscopic ... -
Metabolic Syndrome in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Prevalence and Risk Factors
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) predisposes afflicted patients to an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (Met-S) and cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of Met-S in RA has variably been reported in different ... -
Malocclusion Traits and Orthodontic Treatment Needs Among 7–12-year-old Children With Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Three Referral Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The relationship between adenotonsillar hypertrophy, chronic mouth breathing and its associated pattern of malocclusion has been a subject of intense research as well as controversy. Various authors have reported ... -
An Online Survey on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Facebook Users in Mogadishu, Federal Republic of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Somalia faced challenges with mass vaccination such as limited vaccine supplies and vaccine hesitancy. Identifying reasons for vaccine hesitancy will inform the ... -
Correlation Between Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent and Serum Markers of Iron Status of End Stage Renal Disease Patients on Hemodialysis in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Anemia is an almost universal complication of end stage renal disease (ESRD). Iron deficiency contributes significantly towards anemia in ESRD, having a local prevalence of 35%. Iron status is traditionally ...
