Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Bacterial and Fungal Isolates From Operating Theatres at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Hospital operating theatre equipment and the environment air may harbour bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and fungal spores. Susceptible patients undergoing surgery in such an environment may develop post-operative ... -
Salivary Total Antioxidant Capacity and Periodontal Status Among Diabetics and Non Diabetics Attending Thika Level 5 Hospital
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Glycemic Indices of Foods in Association With Diabetes Among Rural Women of Kenya- Case of Amagoro in Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Diabetes mellitus is a chronic medical condition in which a person’s sugar level rises above the normal. This disease has become quite prevalent worldwide. In the year 2018, more than 500 million people were suffering ... -
Gastric motility responses to duodenal stimulation of an in vitro abbit stomach-duodenum preparation
(University of Nairobi, 1995)Regulated gastric emptying is necessary for the complete digestion and absorption of intestinal chyme. However, experiments have shown that the extrinsic denervation of stomach and duodenum does not result in a cessation ... -
Haemostatic disorders in patients with breast cancer at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Haemostatic disorders (thrombosis and haemorrhage) are increasingly being investigated and assessed as factors that influence outcome of treatment of solid tumors including breast cancer. There is little data available on ... -
Clinical Audit on Management of Hiv Exposed Uninfected Infants (Heis) 0-24 Months Old in 2016/17 at the Lea Toto Program, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Back ground: The majority of infants born to HIV-infected women, are HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU). Effective clinical management of these children will prevent seroconversion, severe illness and malnutrition. To ensure ... -
Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Mental Health Amongst the Somali Community- Interviews From Garissa County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Mental disorders are a widely significant contributor to global burden of disease. Few studies have been done amongst the Somali community, leading to little empirical research that relates to knowledge, ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Hypertension Among People Living With Hiv/aids at Pcea Kikuyu Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Hypertension is a non-infectious disease that has been shown to be the leading risk factor of cardiovascular disease and stroke. HIV on the other hand, is an infectious disease that is mainly sexually ... -
Accuracy of Urine Dipstick Test in Detecting Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: When not detected and treated asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in pregnancy is associated with development of symptomatic urinary tract infections, preterm deliveries, low birth weight infants, intrauterine growth ... -
Nurses Experiences and Perceptions of Providing Futile Care to Patients in the Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)and expensive resources. However, sometimes patients in the intensive care unit receive care that is ultimately not beneficial to them. Nurses are the majority care givers and consequently give care to these patients. ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Cisplatin Induced Peripheral Neuropathy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Peripheral neuropathy is a common and significant chronic complication of cancer chemotherapeutic drugs especially the platinum compounds like cisplatin. The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy due to cisplatin ... -
Factors Affecting Glycemic Control Among Type Ii Diabetics Attending Machakos Level Five Outpatient Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction Glycemic control refers to the regulation and maintenance of blood glucose levels within a normal range in diabetic patients. Up to 40% of Kenyan Type II diabetic patients on treatment and clinical follow-up ... -
Factors Associated With Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 6-59 Months at Embu Level V Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Childhood malnutrition is a complex problem with far-reaching consequences. The factors that lead to it are varied and inter-connected. The aim of this study is to establish the characteristics of children who ... -
Evaluation of the Management of Hypertension Among Adult Patients in Murang’a South Sub-county Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background The rising numbers of hypertension globally and in Kenya is a major public health issue. Several studies have revealed that the control of blood pressure among adult patients is suboptimal. Despite high prevalence ... -
Evaluation of Pain Management Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive chronic autoimmune systemic inflammatory disease that causes significant pain, functional disability and joint destruction. Pain is the most distressing symptom of this ... -
Assessment of Drug Therapy Problems in Adult Patients With Both Cardiovascular Diseases and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ABSTRACT Background information: Patients with both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus conditions take multiple medications prescribed to them thus are more predisposed to drug therapy problems. Drug ... -
Serum Uric Acid Levels in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The prevalence of hyperuricemia has been increasing around the world accompanied by a rapid increase in obesity and diabetes. There has been a growing interest in the association between elevated uric acid and ... -
Spectrum of Inherited Bleeding Disorders and the Clinical Severity of Hemophilia a at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)IBDs are a heterogeneous group of disorders that occur globally though their prevalence varies among the different population groups, with the highest prevalence seen in developed countries. Limited information is available ... -
Pattern and Treatment Outcomes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common rheumatic disease of childhood. Early diagnosis and appropriate management is important to prevent associated disease damage and disability. OBJECTIVE To ...
