Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Craniotomy surgical site infections at the Kenyatta national hospital
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Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound elastography in differentiating benign and malignant solid breast masses.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of breast ultrasound elastography in differentiating benign from malignant breast masses using histology diagnosis as the gold standard. Material ... -
Efficacy of post-operative analgesia practices for short stay open pediatric inguinal hernia repair at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The paediatric population is at risk of inadequate post-operative pain management due to physiological, psychological, age related factors and poor understanding that exists. Inguinal hernia surgery is among ... -
Association between progesterone only emergency contraceptive pill and ectopic pregnancy
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world, with mortality being 10 times higher in developing world compared to the developed countries. Diagnosis in the ... -
The effect of time of day of unscheduled caeserian sections on perinatal and maternal outcomes in Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Large multicenter studies done in teaching hospitals in USA and Europe showed no important differences in maternal and neonatal morbidity after unscheduled cesarean section delivery according to work shift. ... -
Factors that affect adherence to medicines among patients with chronic heart failure at Kenyatta national hospital
(2015)Background: Heart failure is a major health problem with a prevalence of between 1 and 12% in USA and Europe, and approximately 5.7% in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has emerged as a dominant cardiovascular disease in Africa ... -
An assessment of adherence to the ten steps of the baby friendly hospital initiative guidelines by the Kenyatta national hospital maternity unit
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Breastfeeding is known to be beneficial for maternal health and infants‘ optimal growth, development and health. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is one of the most effective methods of improving ... -
Review of ocular trauma in tamale teaching hospital, tamale, Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this study was to establish the epidemiologic characteristics, referral pattern, interventions, visual outcomes and complications of ocular trauma in Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) Eye Clinic, Tamale, ... -
Salivary matrix metalloproteinase-8 levels and periodontal health status among adults attending the university of Nairobi dental hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Periodontal disease is common globally and affects about 80% of Kenyans. Late patient presentation and diagnosis coupled with lack of treatment, results in significant morbidity and tooth mortality, reduced ... -
Knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among women with children between 9 and 12 months of age in el sabbah hospital juba-south Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Breastfeeding is an significant tool of preventing childhood illnesses, obesity, and hypertension later on in life. In addition, it reduces the cost to the family and the entire country. South Sudan faces a ... -
Ultrasound elastography in the evaluation of solid thyroid nodules.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Ultrasound elastography has recently emerged as a dynamic technique that uses high resolution ultrasonography to provide an estimation of tissue stiffness by measuring the degree of distortion under the ... -
Outcomes of severely malnourished children aged 6 – 59 months on outpatient management program in kitui county hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) have a 5–20 times greater risk of death than well-nourished children (UNICEF, 2012). Traditionally, children with SAM were rehabilitated within inpatient ... -
Treatment of hypertension in adult patients at Ruiru sub-county hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Hypertension or high blood pressure has been on the rise globally. It has emerged as a major global public health issue and one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease. Use of blood pressure lowering ... -
Adherence to national management guidelines for malaria treatment at the Kisii teaching and referral hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Clinical practice guidelines in healthcare are evidence-based recommendations, strategies or information that assists healthcare workers and patients in making decisions on appropriate healthcare for specific ... -
Effect of maternal HIV status on breast milk intake and growth of HIV-uninfected Kenyan infants at 6 weeks post-partum and 6 months of age
(2015)Background: All infants irrespective of their HIV status and that of their mothers should be exclusively breastfed in their first half of infancy. It is however not well known if infants‟ exposure to maternal HIV infection ... -
Base deficit as an indicator of significant abdominal trauma at Kenyatta hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among all age groups. Early recognition of significant BAT is of utmost importance in preventing adverse outcomes. Focused Abdominal Sonography ... -
Relevance of routine preoperative testing in ASA grade 1 and 2 patients undergoing minor to moderate elective surgeries at Kenyatta national hospital
(2015)BACKGROUND Several studies and guidelines have recommended avoiding routine preoperative testing in American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) grade 1 and 2 patients undergoing minor to moderate elective surgeries. ... -
The prevalence of abnormal chest radiography findings among HIV infected children
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Human Immunodeficiency virus infected children are highly susceptible to opportunistic infections of the respiratory system which are the most common cause of morbidity and mortality. The chest radiograph is ... -
Impact of Media Coverage on the Uptake of Free Maternity Services in Mwala Constituency
(University Of Nairobi, 2015)Media has been accused of avoiding public interest issues and instead focusing on making money and ignoring social responsibility to educate and inform. Media organizations are profit making entities who will give editorial ... -
Maternal group b streptococcus colonization and the associated early maternal and neonatal outcomes at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND Group B streptococcus is a gram positive streptococcus that is a major cause of bacterial infections in the perinatal period including amnionitis,urinary tract infections,endometritis in the pregnant women ...
