Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Pregnancy Outcome Among Women With One Previous Cesarean Delivery Attempting Vaginal Birth at Garissa County Referral Hospital Between April 2019-may 2022 (a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Multiple studies have shown Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) has a success rate of 50-70% with minimal maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It’s important to note that for mothers with one previous ... -
The Presentation, Patterns and Outcomes of Corneal Injuries in Children Seen in Lighthouse for Christ Eye Centre, Mombasa
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Corneal injuries constitute a significant cause of corneal blindness, impacting vision significantly, with approximately 1.5 to 2 million new cases of monocular blindness. World Health Organization (WHO) ... -
Adverse Maternal, Perinatal Outcomes and Associated Factors in Pregnant Women With Rheumatic Heart Disease in Kenyatta National Hospital From January 2015 to December 2020
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common type of cardiovascular diseases accounting for approximately 70%. The prevalence of RHD has been significantly higher in low income settings especially in Africa ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Premature Deliveries at Pumwani Maternity Hospital From January 2017 to December 2022
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Preterm birth refers to births before 37 complete weeks since the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period. According to a World Health Organization study, the rate of premature births in Africa is 14.1%. The study ... -
The Association of Vaccination Status and Disease Severity in Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients
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Knowledge, Perceptions, and Referral Practice of Complications of High Myopia Among Optometrists in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Approximately two billion people (28.3%) globally suffer from myopia. Among them are 277 million people (4.0%) who have high myopia. Projections indicate that by 2050, myopia will afflict 50% of the world's ... -
Molecular Characterization of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Among Symptomatic Tuberculosis-negative Patients in Kenya
(2024)Introduction: Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) are transmitted to humans through inhalation of dust or water vapor containing NTM, leading to NTM pulmonary diseases (NTM-PD), often misdiagnosed as tuberculosis (TB) due ... -
Limiting Hiv Target Cells in the Female Genital Tract by Inducing Immune Quiescence
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction and Objectives: In excess of 1.5 million new HIV-1 infections and over 800,000 HIV/AIDS-related deaths still occur annually across the globe despite much headway being made in HIV-1 management. Prevention of ... -
Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine, Alcohol, and Dry Practices of Umbilical Cord Care Among Neonates: a Framework for Prevention of Omphalitis in Nakuru County Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Every year, the vast majority of approximately 2.7 million neonatal deaths worldwide occur in low- and middle-income countries, with infections, especially those affecting the umbilical cord (omphalitis), ... -
Magnitude and Severity of Chronic Respiratory Disease in Children and Adolescents Living With HIV
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Management of HIV in Children: Challenges and Outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: An estimated 1.7 million children aged 0-14 years were living with HIV in 2021 globally with over 90% of them in Sub-Saharan Africa. Infants and children with HIV disproportionately contribute to mortality due ... -
Investigation of Rift Valley Fever Virus, Emerging Arboviruses, Mosquito Vectors and Rainfall Patterns in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic viral disease of economic and public health importance in Kenya and other regions of the world. The disease affects ruminants and is transmitted by Aedes spp., Culex spp., and Mansonia ... -
Vitamin D Status and Magnesium Status Among Infants Aged 6 Weeks to 12 Months Attending Chuka County Referral Hospital Well Baby Clinic.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a re- emerging public health problem across the globe. Vitamin D plays a key role in calcium absorption, bone mineralization and aids in phosphate and magnesium metabolism. Early life ... -
Evaluation of Drug-related Problems, Health-related Quality of Life and Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancers at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The prevalence of gastrointestinal cancers is increasing in Kenya. Most of the cases are diagnosed late since the initial symptoms are vague. Patients are subjected to different treatment modalities, including radiotherapy, ... -
The association of fatigue, comorbidity burden, disease activity, disability and gross domestic product in patients with rheumatiod arthritis: Results from 34 countries participating in the Quest-RA programme
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim is to assess the prevalence of comorbidities and to further analyse to which degree fatigue can be explained by comorbidity burden, disease activity, disability and gross domestic product (GDP) in patients with ... -
Safety of Peripheral Intravenous Administration of Vasopressor Agents in Resource-limited Settings
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Vasopressors are conventionally administered through a central venous catheter (CVC) and not through a peripheral venous catheter (PVC) since the latter is believed to be associated with an increased risk of ... -
Blood and Blood Components Transfusion Practices in the Newborn Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Blood transfusion is a commonly used supportive therapy in neonatal units worldwide. There are significant differences in blood transfusion practices among countries, newborn units and clinicians. Data on ... -
Stress, Individual Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems for Mothers of Babies With Neonatal Sepsis in Kenyatta National Hospital Neonatal Units.
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Maternal health is a major health concern worldwide. Admission of a neonate causes significant stress among mothers who are the main caregivers due to uncertainty about the progress of their babies. Mothers ... -
Case Studies
(University of Nairobi, 2023)A deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms within the deep veins, usually of the leg, but can occur in the veins of the arms and the mesenteric and cerebral veins. Deep-vein thrombosis is a common and important ...
