Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Automating the PMTCT processes for Busia County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)HIV is still a major cause of death in children under the age of five, the majority of whom contract HIV from their mother during pregnancy, delivery or breast feeding. This transmission of HIV from HIV positive mothers ... -
In memory data warehousing to improve on data analytics latency.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Most of the banks in the Kenyan banking industry are still using traditional reporting methods that involves querying data from different transactional databases that are not interconnected. Some business teams download ... -
Hiv-1 infection acquisition among MSM enrolled in sex worker outreach project (swop), Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)HIV incidence among MSM has increased in many regions in recent years threatening the progress towards ending the epidemic by 2030 despite prevention, treatment and care programs funded to reverse the HIV epidemic. To ... -
Prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in children with Epilepsy attending the child Neurology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Epilepsy is a common neurological condition, with close to 80% of people living with epilepsy residing in developing countries. Approximately half of epilepsy in the population occurs during childhood. Epidemiologic ... -
Prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy by Echocardiography and utility of ECG voltage criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy among Ambulatory Hypertensive Patients at Mbagathi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is structural change and a physiological adaptation due to increased workload on the left ventricular myocardium. It is often a complication of hypertension and an independent risk factor ... -
Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns at Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital: a Point Prevalence Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Antibiotics are commonly prescribed drugs globally but most of their use is irrational. This causes wastage of scarce health care resources, poses increased risk of adverse drug reactions, emergence of resistance ... -
Factors associated with first pregnancy among adolescent and post adolescent women at Banadir Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Adolescent pregnancy is defined as, pregnancy occurring in young female aged10 to 19 years. It is a complex issue and challenge to families, health care professionals, educators, government authorities and the ... -
Factors associated with uptake of long acting reversible contraceptives methods among postpartum women at Juba Teaching Hospital: a cross sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Family planning is important for prevention of short inter-pregnancy intervals and reduction of maternal and child morbidity and mortality. While most health facilities in South Sudan provide long acting ... -
Assessing the spatial-temporal spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world biggest public health threat. Over the last three decades there has been a remarkable decline in the TB incidence and mortality globally. However, the emergence and ... -
Audit of Histopathological Processes of Retinoblastoma Collaborative Laboratory at the Dental School University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Retinoblastoma is the most common primary malignant intraocular tumor of childhood presenting before age of 3 years. In Africa and other developing countries, mortality rates for retinoblastoma patients are ... -
Effect of climate extremes on health outcomes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Malaria and pneumonia mortality rates are still high in proportion compared to the growing population. These diseases are of grave concern in developing countries and their burden is quite high even with the notable efforts ... -
Factors associated with obstetric fistula repair failure among women admitted at Gynocare women’s and Fistula Hospital in Kenya, 2012-2016: a case control study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Obstetric fistula is an abnormal hole that connects a woman’s vagina and bladder or rectum or both leading to continuous leakage of urine and/or stool. It is estimated to affect about 2 million women in the ... -
Evaluation of Crowns and Conventional Fixed Partial Dentures Provided to Patients at the School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Fixed partial dentures (FPDs) have a high survival rate, however they are often associated with biological and technical complications. Patients treated with crowns and FPDs at the School of Dental Sciences ... -
Serum vitamin D levels in male blood donors and human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis coinfected male patients: a comparative study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction Vitamin D plays a role in the immune function and itsdeficiency is associated with higher incidence of immune system disorders and faster progression of some infectious diseases. Tuberculosis is a major ... -
Pattern of Pelvic Fractures, Associated Injuries and Early Complications as Seen in Adults at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Objective: To determine the incidence, pattern, associated injuries and early complications of pelvic fractures in trauma patients presenting at A & E in KNH. Design: Prospective longitudinal study. Setting: Accident and ... -
Peripheral Arterial Disease Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Attending the Chest Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been shown to be the leading causes of death among COPD patients, with ... -
Management of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the British Army
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Psychotrauma ensues after a traumatic incident, and the incident may involve an array of different occurrences such as witnessing grim physical injury, actual death of an individual(s), sexual abuse, rape, assault, a risk ... -
Quality of Heat-activated Acrylic Denture Base Resins Cured using Improvised Techniques in Private Dental Laboratories in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Heat-activated acrylic resin based complete and removable partial dentures polymerized using improvised curing techniques are common in private dental laboratories in Nairobi, Kenya. There is no information ... -
Sexual Activity in the Last Two Weeks of Pregnancy and Pregnancy Outcomes in Women Beyond 28 Weeks Gestation
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: Sexual activity, an important aspect of obstetrics and gynaecology and sensitive topic requires a positive respectful approach. It has been widely studied, except in Africa, to determine whether there are any ... -
Bone Marrow Morphology in Peadiatric Mortalities Associated With Severe Acute Respiratory Illness at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background In Kenya, severe acute respiratory tract infections (SARI) are the leading cause of death among children. The predominant mechanism of death is related to respiratory disease. These children frequently have ...
