Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Knowledge and attitudes of healthcare workers at Kenyatta national hospital on pain assessment and management in children
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Objectives To evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of different healthcare workers regarding pain assessment and management in children. Additionally, to determine if socio- demographic factors such as cadre of HCW and ... -
Prevalence and severity of co-morbid depression in ambulatory type 2 diabetes patients at the Kenyatta national hospital (knh)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Diabetes mellitus and depression are emerging health problems in developing countries including sub-Saharan Africa. Depression is a serious co-morbid condition in diabetes patients that negatively affects ... -
Examining the responsibility of the Kenyan state for non-state violation of human rights
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Development of Human rights law adopted a state-centred approach based on the powerful nature of the state. The state was seen as the major violator of human rights due to the substantial role that it played in provision ... -
Surgical Apgar score: a predictor of Postoperative complication in patients Undergoing surgery for traumatic brain injury.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Health facilities strive to offer quality surgical care by minimizing postoperative complications. Predicting complications facilitates objective clinical decision making during recovery. Compared to existing ... -
Factors influencing commitment and engagement of healthcare workers at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this study was to investigate factors that influence the commitment and engagement of healthcare workers at Kenyatta National Hospital. The study explored factors that influence affective, continuance and ... -
Initiation of breastfeeding among babies delivered by ceaserian Section in Kenyatta national hospital and Pumwani maternity Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) recommends that a newborn is breastfed within the first hour and should not be given food or drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated. Early initiation ... -
Assessing preoperative fasting practice among adult patients at Kenyatta national hospital, surgical department.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Patients scheduled for anesthesia and surgery should be fasted to reduce the stomach content as much as possible. Preoperative fasting aims to avoid gastric aspiration during anesthesia or surgery. Patients ... -
Outcome of compression therapy as an adjunct versus standard treatment in the management of limb cellulitis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Cellulitis is a common condition causing significant morbidity. Treatment is mainly by use of antibiotics, limb elevation and analgesics. Compression therapy is not used routinely in management of cellulitis ... -
A situational analysis On pharmaceutical Waste management in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pharmaceutical waste (PW) includes pharmaceuticals that are no longer needed but it also includes containers and other used items that may contain remnants of pharmaceutical substances. Pharmaceutical waste management ... -
Prevalence of constipation among children referred to gastroenterology clinic with chronic abdominal pain at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Chronic abdominal pain is one of the most common presenting complaints to primary care providers and pediatricians. Chronic abdominal pain in children is generally believed to be functional, and its treatment ... -
Prevalence And Correlates Of Anaemia Of Chronic Kidney Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Anaemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease and is strongly predictive of complications and death from cardiovascular causes. It has also been shown to have an impact on the quality of life. ... -
Echocardiographic abnormalities in systemic lupus erythematosus patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The cardiovascular system is frequently affected in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Involvement of various constituents of the heart and pulmonary vessels has been found in several clinical ... -
Assessment of post traumatic stress reactions among family members of Critical Care Unit patients
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The CCU can be a challenging and traumatizing place for patients’ family members, and they are prone to develop PTSR and at risk for PTSD.Anxiety and depression was present in 72.7% of family members and 84% ... -
Assessment of determinants of umbilical cord infection among newborns at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The umbilical vessels remain patent for a few days following birth which provides direct access to the bloodstream. The cord stump can therefore be an excellent medium for bacteria. Infections are the single ... -
Carriage rate of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus among health care workers at The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: S.aureus is associated with many community and hospital acquired infections. Nasal carriage among HCWs is an important source of staphylococci that results in nosocomial infections. Infections caused by ... -
Prevalence and correlates of stress among teachers in mixed day public primary schools in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Primary school teachers’ role acts as the basis for academic success or failure, physical and emotional stability, cultural and social values enhancement for the young school going children. Government expenditure on ... -
Assessing barriers to implementation of nursing process among nurses working at Machakos level 5 hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Nursing process is a global concept, which forms the foundation of nursing as profession. The use of nursing process in most hospitals is lagging behind despite all the effort of nursing professionals to ... -
Prevalence of vicarious traumatization among students at Kenya Medical Training College at The Nairobi Campus
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction:Vicarious traumatization is the negative transformative cumulative effect on the clinician inner experiences for being exposed to the trauma material presented in the clinical sessions by the traumatized ... -
The role of traumatic life events in the addiction process among patients at the Mathari drug rehabilitation Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2015)INTRODUCTION: A high number of people from the general population experience traumatic events during their lifetime. Possible psychological types of trauma include both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance-use ... -
Prevalence of alcohol use disorder and depression in patients attending comprehensive care Centre, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-02)Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are prevalent in persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), (PLHWA), and is associated with adverse health effects. In sub-Sahara Africa, ...
