Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Biopsychosocial Effects of Cancer Treatment on Sexual Health Among Cancer Survivors at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The incidence of cancer is on the increase. The number of cancer survivors is also on the increase due to early diagnosis, advancement in treatment, and an increase in an aging population. Cancer treatment has significant ... -
Predictors and Management of Neutropenia Among Paediatric Patients With Haematological Malignancies at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neutropenia is a common complication of chemotherapy treatment in patients with malignancies which requires adequate prevention, urgent diagnosis, and appropriate intervention. It is associated with significant ... -
Knowledge and Practice of Primary Eye Care Among Primary Healthcare Workers in Bungoma County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Primary eye care is an important part of primary health care designed to mitigate eye problems in the community. In Kenya, there is little evaluation of the knowledge and practice of the primary eye care ... -
Factors Associated With Nutrition Therapy Related Challenges and Support Needs for Patients With End Stage Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Nutritional challenges in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a common occurrence experienced by patients on hemodialysis. Protein-energy wasting is the depletion of protein/energy stores seen in an advanced ... -
Effects of Povidone Iodine and Chlorhexidine on the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Viral Load in Saliva Among Patients Hospitalized With the Corona Virus-19 Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Coronavirus infection is a current in progress endemic that presents mainly with respiratory symptoms to severe pneumonia with a worldwide fatality rate recorded at 3.4%. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) ... -
Factors Associated With Sickness Presenteeism Among Healthcare Workers in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Sickness presenteeism is the state of reporting to workplace in spite of ill-health thus resulting in reduced on-the-job-effectiveness and work productivity impairment. This study intended to establish the ... -
A Study on the Demographic Characteristics and the Spectrum of Ct Findings in Adult Patients With Obstructive Jaundice - With Ultrasound and Histopathological Correlation at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Hepatobiliary disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Biliary obstruction presenting clinically as obstructive jaundice has been identified as a major complication of these diseases. In ... -
Prevalence of Covid 19 Infection, Maternal Characteristics and Neonatal Outcomes Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women Under Investigation for Covid 19 Infection at the Kenyatta National Hospital - a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The risk of developing viral respiratory infections such as the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and progression to severe pneumonia has been shown to increase in pregnancy secondary to physiological, immunological, ... -
Factors Associated With Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Selected Facilities in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background The uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine is instrumental in the fight and control of COVID-19 in the world. Nevertheless, vaccination hesitancy is a major concern that dents these efforts and limits the ... -
The Economic Outcome of Antimicrobial Stewardship in a Hospital Setting: the Case of Gertrude’s Childrens’ Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has strongly advocated for the planning and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs in a bid to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The World ... -
Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Hiv Positive Children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: HIV-AIDS is the sixth highest cause of mortality in the world and the leading cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2018, there were 1.3 million people living with HIV in Kenya, with an incidence rate of ... -
Factors Affecting Haematological Parameters Before and After Introduction of Dolutegravir in Hiv-infected Children at Getrudes Childrens Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Haematological abnormalities frequently occur in HIV-infected individuals and are independent risk factors for mortality. Haematological abnormalities are a result of HIV infection and adverse drug reactions from antiretroviral ... -
Genotypic Characterization of Hypervirulent Enterobacterales Isolates From Intensive Care Unit Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Intensive care units (ICUs) are hotspots for antibiotic resistance emergence, propagated by misuse and overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics. The emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, including potentially ... -
Hiv Viral Non-suppression Trends in Siaya County: 2015-2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Siaya County in Kenya remains among the top five counties with the leading burden of HIV/AIDS. Understanding trends and predictors of unsuppressed viral load can help manage transmission and reduce associated ... -
Implementation of High-flow Nasal Canula Ventilation in Kenyatta National Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
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Medication Related Problems and Predisposing Factors Among Adult Psychiatric Patients on Antipsychotic Drugs at Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Psychiatric patients often take multiple medications making them more predisposed to medication related problems, but the extent to this problem has not been widely studied especially in Kenya. Objective: ... -
Detection of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Clinical Samples at Kenyatta National Hospital Using Phenotypic and Molecular Methods
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a global problem with a prevalence of between 29 and 35% reported worldwide. There is great variation in the epidemiology of MRSA at global and regional ... -
Prevalence of Moral Injury Among Critical Care Health Workers in Critical Care Areas in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction Moral injury can be defined as the psychosocial, spiritual, and behavioral impacts of “failing to prevent acts that are against moral beliefs and expectations''. It might be experienced by healthcare workers ... -
Disease Activity and Adherence to Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending the Kenyatta National Hospital Rheumatology Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Disease activity among RA patients in Kenya has been found to he high inspite of majority of them being on disease modifying antirheumatic drug(DMARD) treatment. Adherence to DMARDs can be challenging and multiple factors ... -
Factors Associated With Drug Therapy Problems in the Management of Pediatric Wilms Tumor Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Drug therapy problems are a common issue during the therapeutic management of pediatric cases of Wilms tumor. These drug therapy problems lead to events which require further medical attention therefore ...
