Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The prevalence of depression and intimate partner violence against pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The incidence of IPV is high in Africa while depression is a major concern in developing countries. Mental health and women’s well-being are still a major challenge in Kenya. Problem Statement: There is a ... -
Linking attachment insecurity to increased conduct and behavioral problems in adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background/Objectives: Research has suggested that there exists a significant link between insecure attachment and the development of psychopathology in adolescence as shown in increased conduct and behavioral problems. ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of type two diabetes in a rural community in Karatina- Nyeri county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease that requires life-long treatment and greatly increases the risk of serious long-term complications especially where poor management is concerned. This disease ... -
Risk factors, management and outcomes of drug induced hepatic injury among adult patients with liver disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Globally, liver injury due to medicines is a growing medical, scientific and public health problem. Over the past two decades, reports from World Health Organization have shown that there has been a rising ... -
Potential role of social networks in controlling African Swine Fever on the Kenya-Uganda border
(2015-11)A social study on the epidemiology of African Swine Fever (ASF) was carried out in Busia County, Western Kenya and the adjacent Busia and Tororo districts of Uganda. The objective was to explore the value of social network ... -
Prevalence of acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome among children with severe respiratory distress in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) is defined as a syndrome of acute and persistent lung Inflammation with increased vascular permeability. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) refers to a severe spectrum of ALI ... -
Magnetic resonance imaging and radio-graphic findings in chronic low back pain.A clinicoradiological correlational study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Chronic Low Back Pain (LBP) commonly referred to as Lumbago is one of the most common causes for consultations in outpatient clinics and specialized orthopaedic departments. Although the differential diagnosis ... -
Utilization of the potential of antenatal care as a strategy for the prevention of female genital mutilation and its complications at garissa level 5 hospital in 2015.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND About 140 million girls and women worldwide are currently living with the consequences of female genital mutilation. In North Eastern Kenya, 98% of women have undergone FGM. FGM causes a wide range of immediate, ... -
Oral health status and treatment needs among 3-6 year-old children attending Lady Northey Dental Clinic, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Oral health is an integral part of the general health of children and it has been defined as “a state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral sores, birth defects such ... -
Immune correlates of protection against re-infection of schistosomiasis mansoni in school children before and after mass drug administration
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The areas around Lake Victoria in Western Kenya are endemic for schistosomiasis mansoni,a disease that infects more than 200 million people worldwide, majority of whom are children. Kenya and other countries where the ... -
Insurance and indemnity coverage for clinical trials of medicines in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Risk management is an important aspect in clinical trials due to the associated risk of injury to the study participants. There are both ethical and legal guidelines globally that are meant to ensure that there ... -
Prevelance of alcohol & substance use disorders among HIV infected youth aged between 15-25 yrs old at Mbagathi hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: In Sub-Saharan Africa, the numbers of HIV infected youth are estimated to be high. In Kenya particularly, youth aged 15 years to 24 years have been identified as vulnerable to HIV and other sexually transmitted ... -
Impact of insulin storage and administration technique on glycated heamoglobin among adult diabetic patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: Insulin therapy is the mainstay of treatment for type I diabetes and also adjunct therapy for some type 2 diabetic patients. Proper storage and self-administration of insulin play an important role in long term ... -
Formulation development of 2% eryhtromycin and 0.75% metronidazole topical gel
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction Topical gels that satisfy the Target product profile are approved as formulations that are stable and proved to have effective in-vitro release and therapeutic activity. The skin been the biggest defense organ ... -
Biochemical, hormonal and toxicological effects of catha edulis (khat) on pregnancy and fetal development in olive Baboons (papio anubis)
(2015-11)There is paucity of information on the effect of khat chewing on pregnancy outcomes and foetal development in females who engage in khat chewing. Thus, the present study was designed to utilize the olive baboons (Papio ... -
Conventional pap smear and human papilloma virus DNA co-testing in HIV infected women attending comprehensive care Centre in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide with 85% of cases occurring in developing countries. People living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have substantially higher risk ... -
Health workers practice in the management of acute diarrhoea among children aged 6-59 months admitted to Juba Teaching Hospital.South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction:Diarrhoea is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in children under five worldwide. In South Sudan, it accounts for 42.9% of under 5 mortality. The clinical outcomes for diarrhea correlate with ... -
Analysis of individual case safety reports on adverse drug reactions to antiretroviral therapy from the spontaneous reporting database in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: There were 35 million people living with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the World at the end of 2013. Kenya’s estimated HIV prevalence is 6% among people aged 15-49 years.There are 41.7% of adults on ... -
Risk factors for burn injuries among patients hospitalized at Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya: a case control study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Burn injuries are some of the most physically and psychologically devastating forms of trauma and most common injuries affecting children especially in the home environment. They are a major cause of morbidity and mortality ... -
Factors influencing medication administration practice among nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital General Critical Care Init
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Medicines are chemical compounds administered for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment, and Prevention. All medication have toxic effects, therefore all medications are expected to be administered carefully to achieve the ...
