Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Profile of amblyopia at Sabatia eye hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND Amblyopia is a visual development disorder whose onset is in childhood. It becomes resistant to treatment after the critical period of 7 – 8 years when the visual system is estimated to have matured. Therefore ... -
Outcomes of surgery for primary congenital glaucoma in Kenya: a multicentre retrospective case series
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a childhood developmental eye disorder associated with elevated IOP. It is the leading cause of childhood glaucoma and an important cause of childhood blindness worldwide. ... -
Haemodialysis vascular access function in dialysis patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background The number of patients requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) worldwide has been on the rise. Vascular access (VA) is the life-line for the majority of these patients when on haemodialysis (HD). VA related ... -
Echocardiographic abnormalities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis attending the rheumatology clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not related primarily to traditional atherosclerosis risk factors or to drugs but rather has a complex multifactorial interaction. ... -
Prevalence of keratoconus in patients with allergic conjunctivitis attending Kenyatta National Hospital eye clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Objective: To determine the prevalence of keratoconus among patients with allergic conjunctivitis aged between 8 and 30 years, attending Kenyatta National Hospital eye clinic. Methods: Patients already diagnosed with ... -
The prevalence of alcohol abuse among Egerton university students in Njoro- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)The main objective of higher institutions of learning in Kenya is to provide education and growth experiences for its students but alcohol abuse has continued to be a problem in the university campuses that is slowing down ... -
Gastrointestinal symptoms and gastrointestinal quality of life in renal transplant patients: a descriptive cross sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Renal transplant recipients are a special group with specific needs in their care, overall care is centered on the graft function and bodily functioning. The immunosuppressive state and immunosuppression affect ... -
Breastfeeding of children 0-24 months in Busia district: patterns and barriers
(University of Nairobi, 2015)INTRODUCTION: Breastfeeding provides infants and young children with nutrients for healthy growth and development. Virtually every mother can breastfeed with the right information and support. Assessment of the local ... -
Prevalence and predictors of oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck carcinomas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Oral mucositis is a common and significant acute complication of radiotherapy and chemotherapy but there is limited data on its overall impact, prevalence and risk factors in our setting. Objective To ... -
Correlation of neurologic sequelae with types of surgical treatment for brain abscesses: aspiration and craniotomy with excision
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)Background: Pyogenic brain abscesses are life threatening conditions that require urgent surgical and medical treatment. Neurologic sequelae of pyogenic brain abscesses and or surgery include hemiplegia, monoplegia, visual ... -
The antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in patients with blood culture positive sepsis at the accident and emergency department Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Sepsis and septic shock are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The case fatality rate in the developing countries is twice that in the developed world. Being a treatable cause of mortality, a ... -
Patterns and clinical outcomes of surgically treated cervical spine degenerative disc disease at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Degenerative disc disease is a condition characterized by wear and tear of the intervertebral disc. It occurs in a variety of clinicopathologic conditions including cervical spondylosis. Locally, there is no ... -
Prevalence of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in patients with HIV/AIDS attending the couples counselling centre in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: HIV and AIDS is one of the greatest public health challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa and especially Kenya. HIV/AIDS can affect the eye and cause sight threatening manifestations, including Keratoconjunctivitis ... -
Pattern of psychiatric morbidities and gaps in diagnosis among patients at the Sierra Leone psychiatric hospital, Freetown
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Mental health is an essential and integral component of health. Sierra Leone, which emerged from decade-long civil war and recently suffered from the worst outbreak of Ebola virus, left many citizens of the ... -
Correlates of depression among spinal cord injury patients attending national spinal injury hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Introduction: Spinal cord injury remains a major public health issue in developing countries as well as worldwide. It is a devastating condition causing profound life changes for millions of people around the world. Road ... -
Attributions of mental illness among young people seeking psychiatric treatment in Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Individuals from different cultural backgrounds make different attributions of illness, health, diseases, symptoms and treatment. Attributions play an important role in formation of understanding concerning health. These ... -
Knowledge and utilization of contraceptives by women with mental illness attending psychiatric outpatient services at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Reproductive health is a basic human right enshrined in the Kenya constitution 2010.All women should be able to make informed reproductive health choices in order to attain safe motherhood. This requires family ... -
Quality of care in women of reproductive age with epilepsyand knowledge of residents on women’s issues in epilepsy at the kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background. Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting men and women equally. However, its impact on women involves unique gender issues related to hormone effects on seizure control, seizure and drug effects ... -
A study on cryptosporidiosis among HIV-positive patients presenting with diarrhoea from rural and urban areas in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused by Cryptosporidium species and it causes prolonged cholera-like diarrhoea in HIV infected patients once their CD4 cells count falls below 200cells/μl. This study sought ... -
The role of iv contrast medium in diagnostic blunt abdominal trauma CT scan at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)Background: Previous studies have proven the intravenous contrast CT to be the cornerstone of the diagnostic work-up of abdominal trauma, essentially for evaluating solid parenchymal and vascular injuries. This study was ...
