Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Psychosocial Factors Associated With Poor Adherence to Anti Tuberculosis Medication and Follow-up Among Tb Patients at Riruta Health Centre.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: It is estimated that a third of the world population is infected with Tubercle bacilli making tuberculosis a major cause of increased morbidity and mortality. Kenya is ranked 13th among the 22 countries with ... -
Ctopenia Following Imatinib Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (Cml) in Kenya: a Study at Gipap Clinic, Nairobi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Imatinib mesylate is the preferred initial treatment for all phases of Philadelphia positive CML. During treatment, patients may develop cytopenia, namely anemia, neutropenia or thrombocytopenia either as ... -
Evaluating the Validity of Apache Ii as a Predictor of Icu Mortality for the Critically Ill Patients at Knh’scritical Care Units
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction:Though most patients survive their critical illness after intensive care, another proportion are readmitted or die in hospital. While some of the risk factors for poor outcome are known, few are modifiable. ... -
Achieving Integrated Approach: Moving From Repair to Comprehensive Reintegration of Obstetric Fistula Survivors in Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study explored the availability and access to comprehensive reintegration support services for obstetric fistula survivors in Kisii County. It was a phenomenological qualitative study. Data was collected using in-depth ... -
Maternal Satisfaction With Care Provided to Neonates Admitted in New Born Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Patient satisfaction is a vital indicator of quality of care. For neonates, this depends on the viewpoint of the mother. Studies have shown that mothers are more satisfied with neonatal care when they participate in care ... -
Evaluation of Therapy Adherence Among Patients With End Stage Renal Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: End stage renal disease (ESRD) is a major non-communicable killer disease globally. It is estimated that more than 1.4 million patients worldwide are affected by ESRD. Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) is important ... -
Periodontal Health Status of Hiv Discordant Couples at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital,ampath Clinics
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ackground: Periodontal diseases are highly prevalent and are a public health concern. Severity of periodontal diseases depends on host immune response which is affected by genetic and environmental factors. Studies have ... -
Vancomycin Susceptibility Patterns of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates From Wounds at Madina Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is considered the main cause of all community acquired infections as well as nosocomial to susceptible individuals. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ... -
Isolation, sensitivity patterns and molecular charactarisation of bacteria isolates from infected diabetic foot ulcers in patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND: The burden of diabetes mellitus is increasing in resource-poor settings and this is associated with a rise in diabetic complications. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) often lead to hospital admissions, amputations ... -
Obstetric Outcomes of Immediate Versus Delayed Oxytocin Administration Following Amniotomy in Hypotonic Uterine Contractions at Term at Knh: a Randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Amniotomy or Artificial Rupture of Membranes (ARM)/ and Oxytocin administration (OA) are integral parts of active management of labour. Literature is scanty regarding the optimal timing of OA after ARM. Obstetric ... -
The Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Repeat Repair for Obstetric Fistula at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: The mainstay of managing obstetric fistula (OF) is surgical. Primary closure of an OF is usually successful but in some women this may persist necessitating secondary closure or repeat repair. Women who undergo ... -
Mixed-effects Modeling of Association of Syndemics With Hiv Viral Loads in Nairobi Sex Workers Cohort on Antiretroviral Therapy
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Sex workers are amongst the key populations substantially burdened by HIV/AIDS. However, there is definitive proof that antiretroviral therapy (ART), if consistently used, has individual and public health ... -
Challenges in Administration of Microinfusion Medication by Critical Care Nurses at Intensive Care Unit Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background of the study: Most drugs given as Microinfusion require infusion pumps to administer. They are very potent with very narrow therapeutic index and any small changes on the process results in enormous effects to ... -
Time-to-event Analysis of Effectiveness of Hiv Post-exposure Prophylaxis in a Nairobi Sex Workers Cohort
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The current overall HIV prevalence in Kenya is 4.8%, yet research on effectiveness of non-occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention is still patchy and consequent risks poorly understood ... -
Family Members’ and Nurses’ Experiences as Well as Factors Influencing the Quality of Care and Support During Resuscitation in Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Resuscitation is a very common practice in the critical care. The experiences that come as a result can bring about emotional and psychological stress to both nurses and family members. In most instances, ... -
Klebsiella pneumoniae resistance pattern and patient outcomes at kenyatta national hospital intensive care unit from september 2013 to august 2017
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern globally. Antimicrobial resistance by gram-negative bacteria is of special concern in intensive care settings. At Kenyatta National Hospital, Klebsiella pneumoniae ... -
The Effects of Antituberculosis Drugs Side Effects on Treatment Adherence Among Tb Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Side effects are one of the major causes that result to poor adherence of anti-TB treatment. Poor adherence could lead to prolonged treatment, drug resistance, treatment failure, increased morbidity and mortality ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Doctors Towards Hiv Testing and Counselling in a Private Tertiary Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Counselling is one of the core principles in HIV testing service package which may be provided as a part of general healthcare or as a specific specialized service. With involvement of doctors, there is an ... -
Assessing Patients’ Knowledge on Diabetes Self-care and the Clinical Outcome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Diabetes is a chronic condition that is primarily self-manageable. Patients’ knowledge on diabetes self-care is key and has a great impact on their clinical outcome. Poor self-care knowledge causes poor glycemic control ... -
Prevalence and Treatment Needs of Dental Caries and Gingivitis Among 3-5-year-old Children in Rural Rukungiri, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction The World Health Organisation (WHO) has defined Oral health as the state of being free from mouth and facial pain, throat and oral cancer, oral sores and infections, tooth decay, periodontal disease, tooth ...
