Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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An Assessment of the Intraoperative Anaesthesia Drug Utilization Inefficiency at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Drug use inefficiency in operating rooms has in recent years become an area of concern due to its detrimental financial and ecological effects that subsequently affect patient outcomes. Anaesthesia makes a ... -
Pattern, Management and Outcomes of Vascular Trauma at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)BACKGROUND: Major Vascular Trauma (VT) either iatrogenic or non-iatrogenic is increasingly encountered in KNH but is largely under reported. Vascular trauma management has evolved from simple ligation, a practice that ... -
Status of Pharmacovigilance Systems in the North Eastern Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Pharmacovigilance (PV) activities are important in identifying the safety and effectiveness of medicines in the general population, decreasing medication-related morbidity and mortality, and promoting the ... -
Patterns and Outcomes of Surgical Management of Thyroid Disease in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Thyroid conditions are a common occurrence in local hospitals with a postulated upward trend. Patterns of surgical management and outcomes of thyroid disease vary from region to region and even Centre to Centre. ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Depression Among People Living With Hiv on Antiretroviral Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: The definition of depression is a common mental health illness, characterized by loss of interest or pleasure, sadness, tiredness, poor concentration, feelings of low self-esteem or guilt, lack of sleep or ... -
Comparative Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Insulin Use in a Public Versus Private Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: Diabetes is a leading cause of death globally, and insulin is essential in its management. The knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding insulin use and pens in Kenya's public and faith-based sectors ... -
Profile and Predictors of Health-related Quality of Life Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Kisumu County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Type-2 diabetes is among the main global causes of morbidity and mortality. Determining the Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Type 2 Diabetes is essential. Purpose: This research study sought to evaluate ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance Trends for Bacterial Organisms in Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya (2020 – 2022)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a growing menace and a global public health threat. Cumulative antibiograms are useful for monitoring the trends of antimicrobial resistance patterns. However, there is a paucity ... -
Biochemical Response After Therapy for Prostate Cancer and the Incidence of Disease Progression Among Patients Treated With Definitive External Beam Radiotherapy at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Evaluation of the prostate specific antigen levels after radiotherapy predicts biochemical failure, distant metastasis and both cause-specific and overall mortality. PSA nadir in patients treated with radiation therapy may ... -
Situational Analysis of the Perinatal Network of Care in Nairobi City County - Assessing Neonatal Healthcare Services
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: High perinatal mortality rates and disparities in health outcomes in Nairobi City County’s public hospitals underscore the urgency to identify underlying problems. A situational analysis of the perinatal care ... -
The Trend of Paediatric Burkitt’s Lymphoma Admissions Over Last Three Decades (1990-2020) and Changes With Changing Malaria Admissions in the Coastal Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) is a non-Hodgkins lymphoma that may account for 40-60% of all childhood malignancies in tropical Africa. Several varieties of this malignancy have been described: endemic, sporadic, ... -
Assessment of Socio-ecological Factors That Influence the Behaviour of Nairobi County Physicians in the Use of Calcium Scoring as Screening Tool for Coronary Artery Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Study Background: Coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) by CT scan is used in developed nations as an important cardiovascular risk stratification tool to predict cardiac outcomes as well as aid in the implementation of ... -
Assessment of the Nutritional Status, Determinants Of Malnutrition and Feeding Practices of Children With Cleft Lip and Palate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) suffer from inappropriate and inadequate feeding resulting in inadequate weight gain. This leads to malnutrition and poor growth. Some of the problems encountered due ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Rotavirus Infection Among Under-fives in Sub-saharan Africa - a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Study Background: Rotavirus plays a significant role in severe diarrhea and associated mortality among children under five, particularly in countries with low and moderate incomes. In Sub-Saharan Africa, rotavirus accounts ... -
Performance of Community Health Promoters in Mwea West Sub-county, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Performance of Community Health Promoters program is vital in bridging healthcare services. Several countries rely on it to improve access to healthcare and attaining universal health coverage. However, performance of ... -
Pastoralists’ Perceptions and Socio-economic Impact of Abortions in Flocks of Goats and Sheep in Isiolo, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Abortions in ruminants have far-reaching impacts globally. They do not only affect the level of productivity in livestock but also create impacts associated with challenges in animal welfare and public health. Livestock ... -
Tracing Sediment Provenance in Kilindini Harbour, Mombasa Using Heavy Minerals and Natural Radionuclides
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Relationship Between Perceived Parenting Behavior and Psychiatric Morbidity Among Delinquent Adolescents in Rehabilitation Schools, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Studies have indicated that juveniles with experiences of lacking affection from their guardians and excessive levels of dismissiveness and demandingness portrayed externalizing, aggressive, and delinquent ... -
Awareness of Red Flags in Acute Low Back Pain and Their Assessment Among Primary Healthcare Physicians in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Back pain (BP) is a highly prevalent health issue that affects a significant portion of the general population. It is a leading cause of disability on a global scale. Red flags of back pains are critical ...
