Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Clinical, Radiological and Histological Correlation in the Diagnosis of Orbital Tumours in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)INTRODUCTION Orbital tumours constitute a diverse range of benign and malignant lesions. These tumours lead to morbidity and mortality in affected patients. Diagnosis of orbital tumours depends on thorough clinical ... -
Limiting Hiv Target Cells in the Female Genital Tract by Inducing Immune Quiescence
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction and Objectives: In excess of 1.5 million new HIV-1 infections and over 800,000 HIV/AIDS-related deaths still occur annually across the globe despite much headway being made in HIV-1 management. Prevention of ... -
Feeding Practices of Paediatric Patients Aged One Month to Fifty-nine Months Admitted Into the Intensive Care Units (Icus) of Kenyatta National Hospital and Factors Associated With Initiation of Feeds Beyond the First 48 Hours of Icu Admission: (a Prospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Malnutrition occurs in critically ill children in both Low- and High-Income Countries. Feeding practices during Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission may contribute to the development of malnutrition. Malnutrition ... -
Effect of Outpatient Diarrhoea Case Management Training on Prescription of Oral Rehydration Solution and Zinc Among Children Aged 2-59 Months in 3 Health Centres in Nairobi County-a Before and After Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Diarrhoea is the second leading cause of death among children below five years globally. In 2004, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced zinc in addition to ORS for the treatment of diarrhoea in ... -
A Cross-sectional Analysis of Vision Related Quality of Life in Adult Patients With Keratoconus in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Keratoconus is a mostly bilateral and asymmetric corneal ectasia, which presents with poor vision, blurred images and occasional eye pain. This may affect the patient’s quality of life by hindering participation ... -
Presentation, Management and Pregnancy Outcomes of Rheumatic Diseases in Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital From April 2010 Tooctober 2022: (a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Rheumatic disease (RD) is prevalent in women of child bearing age and associated with several negative outcomes in pregnancy results, for example, preterm births, hypertensive disorders and increased risk for ... -
Prevalence, Patterns, and Factors Associated With Use of Low Dose Aspirin During Pregnancy Among the Pregnant Women at Risk of Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The use of low-dose aspirin (LDA) among pregnant women at risk of pre-eclampsia is a well-established, evidence-based intervention aimed at preventing or delaying the onset of early-onset pre-eclampsia and ... -
Quality of Life of Caregivers of Childhood Cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital: a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background Cancer is a disease of increasing incidence in Kenya and the patients need a caregiver during the treatment. Caregivers’ life is affected by the demanding and overwhelming process they go through while offering ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Curable Sexually Transmitted Infections in Women With Miscarriage in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a major public concern globally among women in the reproductive age. The curable STIs (gonorrhoea, chlamydial infections, syphilis and trichomoniasis) have a global ... -
An Audit, Review of Histopathologic Reporting and Reassessment of Venous Invasion Using Verhoeff Van Gieson Stain on Colorectal Cancer Resections at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) was ranked as the third most common cancer worldwide and was responsible for the second highest number of cancer related deaths after lung cancer in 2020, according to World Health ... -
The Prevalence and Pattern of Diabetic Retinopathy Among Adult Patients Using a Non-mydriatic Fundus Camera at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, Francistown, Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness globally. The growing prevalence of diabetes in Africa makes screening for the disease a priority since early detection and sufficient ... -
Prevalence of Adrenal Steroid Hormone Abnormalities Among Patients With Disorders of Sexual Differentiation, and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Disorders of Sexual Differentiation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Disorders of sexual differentiation (DSDs) are characterised by a congenital difference between the external genitalia and the chromosomal sex. There are many causes of DSD. Studies have shown that Congenital ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Neonates at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) occurs in the retina of preterm infants. It is characterized by incomplete retinal vascularization. ROP is a leading cause of blindness in children. With improved survival rates ... -
Awareness, Knowledge, and Perception of Strabismus Among Parents and Caregivers of Children Attending Paediatric Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Strabismus, a common eye condition affecting children, can lead to various complications, emphasizing the need for early detection and management. This study aimed to assess parental knowledge, awareness, and ... -
Assessment of Waist to Hip Ratio as a Determinant of Female Attractiveness in a Sampled Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Similar to shoulder to hip ratio and facial symmetry in males, waist to hip ratio (WHR) is a phenotypic cue to fecundity and fertility in women and an established proxy for rating attractiveness in females. ... -
Level and Barriers to Utilization of Preconception Care Services by High-risk Pregnant Women Seen at Antenatal Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital From January 2023 to March 2023
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the wellbeing or life of a pregnant mother, the fetus or both hence predisposing to poor pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. Medical conditions that are high-risk for ... -
Clinical Pathological Characteristics, Management and Outcomes of Patients Treated for Cervical Adenocarcinoma at Kenyatta National Hospital; 2013-2022
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background In Africa, cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer in women and the leading cause of mortality. In KNH, it's the most common gynaecological malignancy. According to the SEER database, cervical ... -
Predictors of Sexually Transmitted Infection Risk Among Women Receiving Family Planning Services in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Curable sexually transmitted infections prevalence continues to increase in the Sub- Saharan Africa, with women being the mostly affected compared to men. STIs lower the quality of life, increase HIV acquisition ... -
The Performance Characteristics of a Rapid Immunoassay Test in Diagnosing Patients With Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (Prom): a Clinical Cross-sectional Study From September 2022 to November 2022 at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM), defined as the spontaneous rupture of membranes before the onset of uterine contractions, occurs in 10% of all term and 20–40% of preterm deliveries. Accurately diagnosing ... -
Incidence of Hypothyroidism in Patients Treated With Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Tumors in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)BACKGROUND Head and neck (H&N) malignancies encompass a broad number of sub-sites and are commonly treated with surgery and radiation. Chemotherapy may also be incorporated in the treatment of this malignancies in some of ...
