Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The relationship between stress and work performance of police officers in kasarani sub-county
(2014-08)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between stress and work performance of police officers in Kasarani Sub-county. The specific objectives were to: determine how job satisfies and fulfills the ... -
Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice on refractive error among students attending Public high schools in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Uncorrected refractive error is a major public health concern and is the biggest cause of visual impairment in the world. Refractive errors can be easily corrected with spectacles. Lack of knowledge, erroneous ... -
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease among ambulatory Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome patients on antiretroviral therapy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Availability of antiretroviral therapy has had a profound positive effect on HIV/AIDS morbidity and mortality. Renal dysfunction is increasingly being recognized amongst antiretroviral exposed and naïve people ... -
Competence of midwives in prevention and management of postpartum Haemorrhage at Kiambu District Hospital labour ward, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide and is responsible for 34% of maternal deaths in Africa. It is defined as blood loss of more than 500 ml following vaginal ... -
Evaluation of the clinical learning experiences among undergraduate nursing students at the University of Nairobi school of nursing
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)In today,s challenging world,the nurses' active participation in planning the care of patients is vital.Nursing education today must prepare nurses for the future,as health care is dynamic,non-static,and constantly in a ... -
Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of isolates causing urinary tract infections in intensive care unit patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common types of nosocomial infections encountered in the inpatient settings including intensive care unit (ICU). Amongst patients ix admitted to ICU, studies have revealed ... -
Pattern of brain tumours in Kenyatta National Hospital: a 3 year cross-sectional study.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background The burden of brain tumours in Kenya is still largely unknown though information from the Nairobi Cancer Registry suggests that they form about 2.3% of all reported male cancers and 0.9% of all female cancers. ... -
The cost burden of breast cancer treatment at Kenyatta national hospital: a patient’s perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Background Breast cancer ranks highest among the cancers affecting women in Kenya. Treatment involves surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The therapy has significant cost implications. Associated procedures ... -
Evaluation of free maternal health care services in Kenya: (A case study of machakos level 5 hospital)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Free maternal health care services in Kenya was introduced three and a half years ago and increased the number of skilled deliveries significantly. Empirical studies of preventive and curative services have often found ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and it’s associated factors among hiv positive pregnant women in Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are among the leading causes of infectious disease deaths worldwide. The two viruses are highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women who ... -
Comparative study of gabapentin and chlorpheniramine in the management of post-burn pruritus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Pruritus is a common complication of burns and it affects the healing of burn wounds due to tissue damage caused by the scratching. It also affects the patient’s sleep and daily activities hence interfering ... -
Soil transmitted helminthes in free-range chickens and domestic herbivores: potential reservoirs for human infections in a Rwandan village
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: A disproportionate burden of soil transmitted helminthes (STH) in human populations occurs in marginalized, low-income, and resource-constrained regions of the world, with approximately two billion people ... -
Factors influencing choice of inguinal hernia repair technique among surgeons and surgical trainees: a descriptive crosssectional Study in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Inguinal hernia repair surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide. Tension-free mesh repair has become a standard procedure in the developed world due to the proven lower ... -
Pregnancy outcomes among seropositive and seronegative mothers at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Globally HIV/AIDS affects more women than men (WHO, 2013). Kenya has experienced high maternal morbidity and mortality rates with mortality being estimated at 488/100,000. HIV/AIDS is listed among the causes of maternal ... -
Utilisation of the mother-child health booklet by healthcare workers and caregivers at Mbagathi District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: The Mother Child Health (MCH) booklet is a home based record for an expectant mother and subsequently the child. Active usage of this booklet has been shown to reduce both maternal mortality ratio and under ... -
The prevalence of dyslexia among children aged 7 to 9 in a Nairobi school
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Dyslexia is a term that describes why given populations of school-going children fails to learn to read in spite of normal intelligence, adequate environmental and educational opportunities. Some studies indicate ... -
Evidence-based master of science in forensic nursing curriculum: A model for Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Forensic nursing is an essential specialty of nursing because it extends traditional nursing care to include the historically disregarded medical-legal aspects of potential or actual client problems. Forensic nursing has ... -
Assessment of the factors influencing utilization of diabetes Health care services among diabetic patients in Kenya: a case of diabetic patients in Kiambu district Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Diabetes and other non-communicable diseases poses a major challenge in Kenya today and this is likely to worsen unless major strategies are put in place to control them . This calls for the development of diabetes control ... -
Formulation and evaluation of pumpkin seed(cucurbita pepo) tablets
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The use of herbal medicines in management of medical conditions has become popular in the recent years both for preventive and curative purposes. With the increasing prevalence of certain diseases eg. Benign Prostate ... -
Determinants of parents’ perception of quality of paediatric oncology care at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Global childhood cancer morbidity and mortality is on the increase. Quality care for childhood cancer patients is an important determinant of disease outcome in regard to mortality, quality of life and ...
