Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Adequacy of Acute Pain Management in Adult Patients Admitted With Thermal Burns at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Worldwide incidence of adult thermal burns is 3-10%. Thermal burns cause significant tissue injury leading to acute pain which if not adequately controlled leads to delayed wound healing, prolonged hospital ... -
Determinants of Utilization of Skilled Care During Delivery Among Women of Reproductive Age in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Narok County where the present study was conducted; only 18% of children are born in clinical facilities. Narok county has among the worst Maternal and Child Health outcomes in Kenya including a high MMR of 434/100,000 ... -
The Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Stigmatization Among Parents of Children With Intellectual Disabilities in Public Primary Special Schools in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Parents of children with intellectual disabilities may develop depressive symptoms and are prone to stigmatization due to stressful challenges encountered when providing care for their children. Objectives: ... -
Coverage, Uptake And Barriers To Utilization Of Provider Initiated HIV Testing And Counseling Among Women Seeking Post Abortion Care Services At Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling (PITC) refers to HIV testing and counseling which is routinely recommended by health care providers to persons attending health care facilities as a standard ... -
Utility Of P16Ink4A/ki-67 Immunostain As An Adjunct To Conventional Pap Smear For The Diagnosis Of Cervical Lesions Among Women Living With HIV At Comprehensive Care Clinic INKNH, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The current cervical cancer screening methods pose limitations. Since use of biomarkers has shown efficiency, there is need for a disease specific biomarker such as the p16INK4a /ki-67 Immunocytochemical (ICC) ... -
Surgical site infection following emergency laparotomy for bowel surgery at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A seven (7) month descriptive cross sectional study on surgical site infection (SSI) following emergency laparotomy for bowel pathology was conducted in the general surgical unit at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH). Incidence ... -
Prevalence, Radiographic Features, Management and Outcomes of Orthopaedic Limb Conditions Affecting Racehorses in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Racehorses incur various orthopaedic conditions during racing events as well as during rigorous training regimes. Prevalence, radiographic features, management and outcomes of orthopaedic limb conditions affecting ... -
Major injury cases in Nairobi: characterization of contexts, outcomes and injury documentation
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Background: Trauma accounts for one tenth of the total burden of disease globally with the greatest burden and the worst outcomes being recorded in developing countries which also experience scarcity of trauma data. The ... -
Determinants Of Discontinuation Of Contraceptive Methods Among Women At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Introduction and literature review Contraceptive prevalence rate in Kenya is at 58% as per the 2014 Kenya Demographic Health Survey. Several factors lead to discontinuation and switch of contraceptives. These include adverse ... -
Correlation Between Receptor Status And The Presence Of Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis In Breast Cancer In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy in Kenyan women. Breast cancer survival is linked to early detection, timely and appropriate treatment. Furthermore, survival is dependent on stage and ... -
The Vaccine Pharmacovigilance System Of Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Vaccines are biological products which are used to produce or enhance immunity against vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Public confidence in vaccines is critical to the success of any immunization programme. ... -
Factors that affect uptake of contraceptives at Garissa Provincial Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Family planning is one of the great public health achievements of the 20th century. Worldwide acceptance has risen to three-fifths of exposed couples. In many countries however, uptake of modern contraception ... -
Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors and Progression of Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease worldwide has been estimated at between 4.5% and 29%. Peripheral arterial disease can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. It is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular ... -
Prevalence, associated risk factors and progression of asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease worldwide has been estimated at between 4.5% and 29%. Peripheral arterial disease can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. It is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular ... -
Determinants of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Uptake Among Adults in Luo Nyanza
(University of Nairobi, 2016)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 ... -
Determinants of hypertension complications among adult hypertensive inpatients in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Hypertension is a silent killer disease owing to the late recognition of symptoms, uncontrolled hypertension is the primary risk factor for stroke, heart failure and kidney failure in sub Saharan Africa ... -
Incidence, Types And The Outcome Of Surgical management Of Perforated Peptic Ulcers As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Perforated Peptic Ulcer disease (PPUD) is believed to be less common and less severe as the result of modern medical treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Management of PUD has improved over the past few ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Compartmentsyndrome in Surgical Patients in Critical Care Units at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The harmful effects of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) have been documented on almost every organ system. It may be under-diagnosed since it mainly affects patients who are critically ill and whose organ dysfunction ... -
Pattern and outcome of posterior segment injuries after ocular trauma at the vitreoretinal unit in Kikuyu eye hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Ocular trauma is a significant cause of monocular blindness worldwide. Eye injuries involving the posterior segment have been a matter of concern particularly due to the related poor visual outcome. These ... -
Malnutrition inflammation complex syndrome among ambulant end stage renal disease patients on maintenance haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Malnutrition and inflammation are highly prevalent conditions among maintenance haemodialysis (MHD) patients and are often co-existent, consequently being referred to as Malnutrition Inflammation Complex Syndrome ...
