Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Determinants of Non-adherence to Long Term Therapy With Prescription Medicines in Adult Patients Attending Medical Outpatient Clinic at Mbagathi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Non-adherence is a drug therapy problem and can be due to economic factors, patient related factors among others. Studies have shown that non-adherence to prescribed medicines in general is as high as 20% to ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated in Development of Anaemia in the Longstay Preterm Infant at Knh Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background About 15% of low birth weight preterms have anaemia at 2 months of age with about 50% of blood transfusions to extreme low birth weight infants occurring within the first 2 weeks when the infants are most sick ... -
Factors Associated With Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Home and Health Facility Deliveries in Lamu County, Kenya: a Comparative Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background There has been rising concern on the number of maternal and neonatal deaths in Lamu County with no published article on the factors contributing to such poor outcomes. Compounding this problem are the unique ... -
Prevalence of Metabolic Bone Disease Among Preterm Infants Using Biochemical Markers at 6 Weeks Post Natal Age at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase in the survival of infants born prematurely as a result of better newborn care and facilities. Preterms are at increased risk of various problems including ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Gastroesophageal Reflux Related Symptoms in Infants at the Maternal Child Health Clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when there is passage into the oesophagus or oropharynx, of stomach contents. It may be accompanied by vomiting. This occurrence is physiological among infants. Regurgitation is a ... -
Proportion of Variant Anatomy of the Circle of Willis and Association With Other Vascular Anomalies on Cerebral Ct Angiography
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE There is a wide variation in the anatomy of the CW in different individuals and population groups. Knowledge of variant anatomy of the circle of Willis is important for general radiologists, ... -
Seroprevalence of Human Herpesvirus 8 and Selected Associated Factors Among Blood Donors at Two Blood Donor Centres in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV8), also known as Kaposi sarcoma associated herpes virus (KSHV) has been isolated as the causative virus for all types of Kaposi sarcoma (KS); endemic, classic, epidemic and transplant ... -
Prevalence of Readmission and Early Mortality of Late Preterm Infants Compared to Term Infants at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Late preterm neonates account for 62% of all preterm births in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). They are often the size and weight of some term neonates. Because of this, they may be treated by parents, care ... -
The Prevalence of Postoperative Respiratory Complications in Paediatric Patients Undergoing Elective Adenotonsillar Surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital Ear Nose and Throat Satellite Theatre
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Adenotonsillar surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed in the paediatric age group which is between birth and 16 years. It is associated with postoperative respiratory complications. The true ... -
Effects of Extubation Guideline Adherence on Extubation Failure Rate Among Mechanically Ventilated Paediatric Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND Children, especially those under 5 years of age, are especially at risk of death from preventable and/or reversible causes particularly in resource-limited settings, which generally have sparse critical care ... -
Stroke at Kenyatta National Hospital-Spectrum of Imaging Findings, and the Average Time to Initial Neuroimaging
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Varying proportions of stroke subtypes are reported in literature. The most common reported in Kenya is ischemic stroke, ranging 52-85% on CT. Additionally, poor stroke functional outcomes and high mortality ... -
The Determinants of Mental Health Literacy Among Media Practitioners Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Several studies have shown that presentation of pessimistic and imprecise images of mental ill health in the media promotes stigma by perpetuating myths and misconceptions. However few studies exist on mental ... -
An Observational Study on the Incidence of Postoperative Sore Throat in Relation to Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures in Kenyatta National Hospital Main Theatre
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction The endotracheal tube cuff prevents aspiration and air leak during positive pressure ventilation. The recommended cuff pressures lie between 20 -30 cmH20. Cuff pressures above the recommended range can result ... -
Postpartum Retinovascular Findings Among Women Having Preeclampsia With Severe Features Compared to Normal Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) complicate approximately 10 % of pregnancies and 2-8% of this is attributable to pre-eclampsia-eclampsia. The global burden of HDP remains high, it is estimated to ... -
The Average Glandular Dose in Digital Mammography and Breast Tomosynthesis
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background and Purpose: Imaging is essential for accurate breast diagnosis and early detection of breast cancer. Population screening with mammography is the only intervention proven to reduce mortality from breast cancer ... -
Frequency and Factors Associated With Hospitalisation of Children With Sickle Cell Anaemia in Kenyatta National Hospital and Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is common in Sub-Saharan Africa in areas where plasmodium falciparum malaria is endemic and affects 3% of births. SCD is a disorders of red blood cells which sickle when deoxygenated. ... -
Cytomorphological Spectrum of Diagnoses From Bone Marrow Preparation and Fine Needle Aspiration in Coast and Nyeri Level 5 Hospitals, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Bone marrow examination and fine needle aspiration biopsy are useful tools for pathological diagnosis of malignancies and other diseases These procedures are cost-effective, minimally invasive, reliable, fast ... -
Skeletal Age Assessment in Black African Children in Kenya: Applicability of the Greulich and Pyle Method
(University of Nairobi, 2018)STUDY BACKGROUND Skeletal age assessment is vital in diagnosis and follow up of pediatric growth and development disorders, as well as useful in medico-legal cases where age is unknown or unavailable. The most popular ... -
Clinical and Pathologic Features of Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma Among Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Kidney Morphology in Paediatric Mortalities Associated With Severe Acute Respiratory Illness at the Kenyatta National Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Acute kidney disease in African children has been directly attributed to the high burden of infectious disease in the region. In severe infections, injury to the kidneys may arise through direct spread of ...
