Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Brucellosis in Goats in Southwest State of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study evaluated the occurrence and risk dynamics of Brucellosis, a disease of an infectious nature resulting from intracellular Brucella spp- and Gram-negative coccobacilli bacteria that affect some animals and humans. ... -
The Association Between Perceived Maladaptive Parental Behavior and Conduct Disorder Symptoms Among Adolescents Attending the Youth Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)INTRODUCTION: Youth with a diagnosis of Conduct disorder present the highest level of impairment and distress in all the living domains when compared with youths with other mental issues. Studies in Kenya have shown a high ... -
Health Risk Assessment of Nitrate Contamination in Groundwater in Urban Informal Settlements in Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Groundwater is increasingly being used as a primary source of water for domestic use in low- and middle-income countries worldwide. This water is vulnerable to nitrate contamination due to a variety of factors, ... -
Analysis of Root and Canal Morphology of First Permanent Molars in a Selected Tanzanian Population Using Cone Beam Computerized Tomography
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Knowledge of tooth morphology is critical and necessary in clinical dental practice. It is of paramount importance for clinicians to be well versed in disparities in tooth morphology due to anatomical differences ... -
A Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Analysis of Root and Canal Morphology of Mandibular Premolars in a Selected Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Successful root canal therapy requires knowledge and visualization of the detailed canal anatomy to avoid missed canals, inadequate instrumentation, and other iatrogenic errors. Traditional methods used to study ... -
Drug Therapy Problems Among Adult Patients With Thromboembolic Disorders at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Drug therapy problems are undesirable events experienced by patients that involve, or are suspected to involve medication being utilized. Studies assessing drug therapy problems among patients with thromboembolic ... -
Assessment of Infection Prevention and Control Knowledge, Practices, Implementation and Barriers Among Healthcare Workers and Support Staff at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent significant threats to the safety of patients and lead to cases of increased morbidity, mortality and treatment costs in both public and private hospitals. While ... -
Assessment of Knowledge of Obstetric Danger Signs and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Pumwani Maternity Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background High death rate of pregnant women especially in developing countries has created the need for the improvement of the process of pregnancy danger signs’ awareness as a method to enhance uptake of skilled ... -
Malocclusion Traits and Orthodontic Treatment Needs Among 7–12-year-old Children With Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Three Referral Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The relationship between adenotonsillar hypertrophy, chronic mouth breathing and its associated pattern of malocclusion has been a subject of intense research as well as controversy. Various authors have reported ... -
The Burden of Care Among Caregivers of Family Members Who Suffered Spinal Cord Injury in the National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The term "burden of caregiving" refers to the difficulties that a caregiver faces on a variety of fronts, including the physical, the social, the mental, and the financial, when providing care for a family member who has ... -
Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Epilepsy in Children With Cerebral Palsy at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common neurologic disorders in children, often complicated with other disabilities. These include epilepsy, intellectual disability and feeding disorders. Epilepsy is the ... -
Determinants of Health-related Quality of Life Post Kidney Transplantation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Prevalence of chronic kidney disease has been rising globally causing a substantial burden on healthcare resources across the globe. ESRD is coupled with reduced functional capacity and quality of life. ... -
Assessment of the Influence of Formal and Informal Insurance on Pastoral Resource Cooperation for Drought Management in Samburu Central Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Recurring violent conflicts among pastoralists in Samburu County portend greater susceptibility to the adverse effects of climate shocks, particularly droughts. The combined problems of conflict and climate shocks threaten ... -
Cost Utility and Budget Impact Analysis of Early Treament Initiation With Trastuzumab in the Treatment of Her2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Breast cancer is the leading cancer in Kenya with a total of 5985 new cases in 2018. Approximately 15-30 percent of breast cancer cases overexpress human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). The treatment ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With End Stage Renal Disease on Maintenance Haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background:Gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) are regularly reported in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing haemodialysis (HD) and are associated with poor nutritional status and negative impact on quality of ... -
Health-related Quality of Life in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients Post-cleft Surgery in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Oro-facial cleft deformities usually exact a significant disease burden on patients and their families. A patient’s emotions and social lives and their sense of self-worth may be impacted by several procedures, ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression Among Mothers in Newborn Unit at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study background: Post-Partum Depression (PPD) and Anxiety are now common mental health challenges among postpartum women globally. Internationally, the prevalence of PPD is approximately 13% varying with country, region. ... -
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Among Patients Attending Out-patient Clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Report by the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K 2023) for 2021 and 2022 indicates that esophageal cancer is now the leading cause of all cancer deaths in both men and women accounting for 15.6% of all cancer ... -
Comparison of Ultrasonography and Amniotic Fluid Cytology in Screening for Suspected Neural Tube Defects in Intrauterine Fetal Demise at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neural tube defects are a cause of intrauterine fetal demise or stillbirth globally. Ultrasonography screening for NTDs in IUFDs poses limitations as non-diagnostic sonogram yields have been shown from studies ... -
Placenta Structure of Patient With Fresh Stillbirth at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in 2021 - an Unmatched Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally approximately 2.65 million stillbirths occur annually. This gives an estimate of over 7100 deaths per day. Most (98%) of these stillbirth cases occur in low and middle-income countries including ...
