Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of Suicidal Behavior and Associated Psychiatric Morbidity Among Patients Admitted in the Maximum-security Unit at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Suicide is among the leading causes of death worldwide and is considered a major global health issue accounting for 1.3% of all deaths. Suicidal behavior has also been identified as a global issue as nearly all ... -
The Predictors of Health-related Quality of Life Among Adult Patients With Esophageal Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Esophageal cancer is an aggressive malignancy with an increasing incidence rate and varying degrees of health-related outcomes and overall survival. There is a large and growing number of patients affected ... -
Sexual Dysfunction in Patients Treated for Cervical Cancer at the Cancer Center Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women in Kenya. Majority of the patients are diagnosed with locally advanced cancer which is treated with a combination of concurrent chemotherapy ... -
The Prevalence, Patterns and Factors Associated With Work-related Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Surgical Residents at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Workers all over the world are faced with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and symptoms, which have a large cost on both employers and employees. Within the medical sector, surgeons work in an ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Impact of Beliefs and Social Determinants of Health on Treatment Outcomes in Hiv Infected Adults at Kenyatta National Hospital Outpatient Comprehensive Care Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)BACKGROUND HIV remains a global epidemic affecting an estimated 37.7 million with 460,000 mortalities attributable to HIV-associated causes in 2020. Kenya has the third largest burden with 1.6 million persons living with ... -
Prevalence of Medication Non-adherence and Its Associated Factors in Ambulatory Patients With Systematic Lupus Erythematosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The attainment of prolonged remission in the management of SLE has been hindered by medication non-adherence. Various factors have been shown to influence non-adherence. There is a dearth of data on SLE medication ... -
The Variant Anatomy of the Sphenoid Sinus as Seen in Patients Undergoing Paranasal Sinus Computed Tomography Imaging at the Nairobi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: The anatomy of the sphenoid sinus is of great utility to otorhinolaryngologists and neurosurgeons. It is an important landmark in minimal access surgery of the anterior and middle cranial fossa. Knowledge of ... -
Differences in Outcomes of Treatment of Idiopathic Clubfoot Using Accelerated Versus Conventional Ponsetti Technique in Children Under Two Years at Kijabe Cure Hospital and Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Clubfoot is one of the most common congenital deformities, with an incidence of one in 1000 live births worldwide. Management of club foot can be conservative or surgical. Based on Hippocrates’s principles of ...
