Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Drug Consumption Patterns With Clinical And Financial Implications At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background: Medicines costs constitute 20% to 40% of health budgets in many developing countries. This study sought to conduct an analysis of drug use in Kenyatta National hospital using various tools namely ABC and VEN ... -
60Effects Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse Training On Attitude Towards Alcohol Screening And Brief Intervention Among Nurses At Embu Level Five Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Harmful use of alcohol is associated with high morbidity and mortality as recorded in many study findings. The World Health Organization) reports that there are over three million deaths associated to alcohol harm, this ... -
Effect Of Structured Newborn Clinical Evaluation By Paediatric Residents At Kenyatta National Hospital On Re-Hospitalization Rates Within The First Month Of Life
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality continues to significantly contribute towards under-5 morbidity and mortality despite significant improvement seen worldwide within this population. Studies at Kenyatta National ... -
Prevalence and Bacterial Sensitivity Patterns of Antimicrobial Agents for Diabetic Foot Infections at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are a major complication of diabetes mellitus. These ulcers are prone to bacterial infection and form a major cause of admission into healthcare institutions among patients with diabetes. ... -
Acceptability of Routinely offered HIV Testing among Children admitted at Lubango Provincial Pediatric Hospital-Angola
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Globally, more than 270,000 children under 15 years died of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in 2009. The antenatal HIV prevalence in Angola is 2.8% and in Lubango it is 2.2%. With the recent availability of ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Rabies in Kisumu and Siaya Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Rabies is a neglected viral zoonotic disease that is invariably fatal in humans and other mammals. It affects mainly the low and middle income countries. Domestic dogs are the main vectors of the disease causing 94% of ... -
Continuing Professional Development on Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (Emonc): Assessment,training Intervention and Its Outcome in Embu and Merulevel 5 Hospitals, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction and Background Each year, more than 536,000 women worldwide die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth – that is one woman die every minute (Mirkuzie et al 2014). The complications include Antepartum ... -
Factors Associated With Utilization of Post-partum Care in Dagoretti Sub-county, Nairobi: a Comparison Between Adolescents and Older Women
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: The high maternal mortality and morbidity continues to be an important public health concern internationally. Adolescents face even higher risk compared to older women. Quality postpartum care is a key intervention ... -
Prevalence Of Drug Manipulation To Obtain Prescribed Dose In The Paediatric In-Patient Units In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background xiv Manipulation of drug dosage forms is frequently conducted in children due to lack of age appropriate formulations. Manipulation involves physical alteration of a dosage form to extract a proportion of ... -
Association Of Salivary Receptor Activator Of Nuclear Factor Ligand And Osteoprotegerin Levels With Periodontal Clinical Status
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction Periodontal diseases are some of the commonest oral health problems. They affect every race worldwide and their prevalence varies from region to region. An important aspect of tissue breakdown in these diseases ... -
Response To Initial Therapy In Acute Asthma Among Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Emergency Departments
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. It is a globally significant Non Communicable Disease (NCD) affecting persons of all ages but whose prevalence varies widely from one region to another. ... -
Assessment of physico-chemical parameters, nutrients, fluorides, pesticides and selected heavy metals contamination in lake elementaita drainage basin
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study aimed at assessing physio-chemical parameters, nutrients, fluoride, pesticides and selected heavy metals contamination in Lake Elementaita drainage basin. Water pollution has been identified globally as one of ... -
An Investigation Of The Blood Pressure Lowering And Cardioprotective Effects Of The Freeze Dried Extracts Of Aloe Secundiflora
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hypertension is the main driver and its interaction with dyslipidaemia and diabetes mellitus accelerates onset and ... -
A 5 Year’S Retrospective Case Series On The Clinical Profile And Management Of Retinoblastoma At Maputo Central Hospital, Mozambique
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Retinoblastoma is the commonest intraocular malignancy in childhood. The national epidemiological characteristics of retinoblastoma in Mozambique are not clearly known. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment ... -
A study on the effects of acute sleep deprivation on pulse pressure
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Currently a great proportion of our population experiences sleep deprivation. There has been research carried out previously and depicted an increase in diastolic blood pressure due to sleep deprivation. This leads to ... -
The Utility Of Base Deficit And Serum Lactate As Predictors Of Outcome In Patients With Intestinal Obstruction At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background Intestinal Obstruction is a key cause of morbidity and mortality among all age groups. Diagnosis and treatment of intestinal obstruction is key in preventing adverse outcomes. Metabolic derangements as well as ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is an illness in which insulin secretion and action is impaired. In 2014 the global prevalence of diabetes was estimated to be 9% among adults. in Africa the prevalence of diabetes has ... -
Assesment of Early Surgical Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters for Acute Kidney Injury in Children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background Peritoneal dialysis is a commonly deployed renal replacement therapy (RRT) option in children who have acute kidney injury (AKI) in many centers worldwide including Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Special ... -
Prevalence Of Childhood Malnutrition And Associated Factors Among Children Aged 6-59 Months In Busia District.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Child malnutrition remains a major public health problem in developing countries and major contributor to global disease burden. Hunger and malnutrition among children in developing countries continue to impair health, ... -
Quality Of Postpartum Care Among Teenage Mothers At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Teenage mothers constitute a high risk group for poor outcomes in pregnancy. Better pregnancy outcomes can be achieved through improving care provided to teenage mothers attending care in health facilities ...
