Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The Effects of Adenotonsilectomy on Pulmonary Pressures as Seen in the Ent Department- Kenyatta National Hospit
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Prevalence of Pain Symptoms Suggestive of Endometriosis Among Adolescents in Kenya
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Assessing the Impact of Infrastructure Development and Training on Meat and Hides & Skins Sector in Somaliland
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Consumer Profiling and Quality Characteristics of Commercially Traded Orange- Fleshed Sweetpotato Puree Bread in Kenya
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Factors Influencing Access to Healthcare Service Delivery in West Pokot County, Kenya
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Risk Factors for Non-genetic Mental Retardation Among Children Aged 2 – 18 Years Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
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Effect of government ownership on financial performance: a survey of partially privatized firms listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE).
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Despite massive literature on effects of governments' ownership, there is still no consensus on the impact of government ownership/control on firm performance. The objective of the study was to assess the effect of government ... -
Implementation and operational research: cost and efficiency of a hybrid mobile multidisease testing approach with high HIV testing coverage in East Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: In 2013-2014, we achieved 89% adult HIV testing coverage using a hybrid testing approach in 32 communities in Uganda and Kenya (SEARCH: NCT01864603). To inform scalability, we sought to determine: (1) overall ... -
The Use And Impact Of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis In Neurosurgery At Kenyatta National Hospital, And The Economic Impact Of Treatment Of Neurosurgical Site Infections.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background Neurosurgical site infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality and increased hospitalisation costs. There is paucity of data on the incidence, impact and cost of neurosurgical site infections ... -
Breastfeeding Experience Among Health Care Professionals At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Breastfeeding is the single most life impacting gift that a mother can give her baby at birth. The benefits have been widely documented. It is the most important determinant of child survival and prevention of ... -
Depression During Pregnancy And Preterm Birth; A Prospective Cohort Study Carried Out Among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic At Pumwani Maternity Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Depression is a debilitating illness characterized by the presence of sad, irritable or empty mood. Prior studies have preempted that when it occurs during pregnancy, depression may lead to various adverse ... -
Assessment of Aseptic Technique Among Nurses in Management of Burns Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Nurses are at greater risk of acquiring and transmitting Health Care Acquired Infections (HCAI) in the course of delivering nursing care; measures to prevent the transmissions are therefore a significant core ... -
An Ethnobotanical, Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Study Of Medicinal Plants Used In Kakamega County, Western Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background For years, medicinal plants have been used worldwide for the treatment of various diseases. Generally, they are considered safer, easily available and more cost effective compared to conventional medicine. ... -
Utilization of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Bundle Among Critical Care Nurses - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Majority if not all patients admitted in the Critical Care Units (CCU) have indwelling urinary catheters. These catheters stay for the entire period that these patients are admitted, hence the risk of developing ... -
Determinants of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Uptake Among Adults in Luo Nyanza
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Introduction: Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that Medical Male Circumcision offers upto 60% efficacy in the prevention of heterosexual HIV transmission. The Luo community of Kenya do not practice traditional ... -
Depression and Psycho-social Risk Factors Associated With Pregnant Adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: - Adolescent pregnancy within urban resource deprived settlements predisposes young people to adverse mental health and psychosocial risks. Among the key mental health challenges is depression; a significant ... -
Compliance to Guidelines and Role of Patients in Management of Type 2 Diabetes Among Patients in Vihiga County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: The incidence of diabetes is increasing in Kenya, and poor diabetic related outcomes such as complications, high blood sugar levels have resulted due to inadequate management of the condition. However, the ... -
The Role Of International Terrorism In Shaping Governance In Africa; A Case Study Of Kenya 1998 -2015.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Terrorism not only puts a state‟s national security in the political agenda but it also forces governments to make decisions that alter how a state is managed. This study demonstrates the role of international terrorism ...
