Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Tunica Adventitia of the Aorta is an Active Vascular Compartment.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The tunica adventitia has previously been regarded as a passive connective tissue covering that offers only nutritive and physical support to the arterial wall . Recently , however, emphasis has been given to its ... -
Comparison of computed tomography (CT) model and clinical parameters as predictors of outcome in severe traumatic brain injury patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)Severe traumatic brain injury is associated with a high mortality and morbidity in Kenya. Mortality rates in previous studies in Kenya reported at 51 - 56% in severe TBI patients. Ninety percent of severe TBI worldwide ... -
Functional outcome of operative management of humeral shaft fractures
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Fractures of the humeral shaft are common, accounting for approximately 3% of all orthopaedic injuries according to a study by World Health Organization1, and result in a significant burden to society from lost productivity ... -
Assessment of quality of antenatal care in Kenyatta National Hospital Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-02)INTRODUCTION: Antenatal care is one of the most fundamental aspects that promise the success of Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5.However despite improved antenatal care attendance, parameters like maternal mortality ... -
Comparative study of 24-hour versus five-day prophylactic antibiotic use in gustilo ii open tibia fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Open fractures have been a challenge to clinicians for centuries and this scenario persists in the 21st century. Management protocols have been devised over the years including among others prophylactic ... -
Molecular characterization of the surface glycoproteins of influenza B viruses isolated in Kenya from 2011-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Influenza B viruses can cause severe respiratory disease and occasionally epidemic outbreaks. Vaccination is the mainstayof prevention and reduces disease impact. Vaccine efficacy is determined mainly by the degree of ... -
Access to safe abortion services in Kibera informal settlements, Nairobi city county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis focused on access to safe abortion services in Kibera informal settlements in Nairobi City County. The main objective of the study was to explore the factors influencing access to safe abortion services in ... -
Influence of pedagogical techniques on students’ performance in mechanics in selected technical institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mechanics plays an important role in developing students’ capacity to experiment, analyze, synthesize and evaluate situations in and out of college. It is a catalyst for developing students’ cognitive and interpersonal ... -
Adherence to ministry of health guidelines in management of severe preeclampsia at Pumwani maternity Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Preeclampsia and eclampsia are important reproductive health concerns being the second cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in Kenya. For this reason, the Ministry of Health in Kenya developed and ... -
Cervical histologic findings and six month treatment outcomes of patients with abnormal pap smear cervical cytology attending Kenyatta National Hospital, 2008-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Cervical cancer is the third commonest malignancy among women worldwide, with over 500,000 new cases diagnosed annually, an; 275,000 deaths, 88% of these occurring in the developing countries. HPV infection ... -
Antenatal care practices and pregnancy outcomes among referred and booked patients with pre-eclampsia at Pumwani maternity hospital:A retrospective cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Hypertensive disorders are the most common medical complication occurring in 12-22% of all pregnancies and contribute significantly to both maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Early identification ... -
Identification and characterization of influenza a viruses among domestic animals in selected sites in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Influenza A virus has been described in multiple mammalian including humans, and in most domestic and wild avian species. Complex interspecies transmission of influenza A virus subtypes have been reported between and ... -
Influence of early booking for antenatal care on antenatal and early pregnancy outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: The value of antenatal care (ANC) includes enhanced level of knowledge in preparation for motherhood, early detection of pregnancy related complications and their corrective and preventive measures. Early ... -
Risk factors of abnormal visual cervical inspection in HIV infected women on antiretroviral treatment.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: HIV infected patients have a higher likelihood of multiple oncogenic HPV sub-types, get persistent HPV infections and progress faster to invasive cancer compared to their HIV uninfected counterparts. Unresolved ... -
The pattern of laparascopic findings and management offered to women with infertility at the Kenyatta National Hospital 2009-2013:A retrospective cross sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Infertility is a common condition with important medical and socioeconomic implications. Infertility affects 10 to 15 percent of reproductive-aged couples worldwide. In Kenya the exact magnitude is not known ... -
Serum lactate dehydrogenase level in children with sickle cell disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) an inherited condition caused by a point mutation in the β- globin gene of hemoglobin. The laboratory diagnosis of SCD at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH) is through hemoglobin ... -
Prevalence of secondary traumatic stress disorder among student nurses of Kenya medical training college at the Nairobi campus
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Secondary trauma is commonly referred to as "the stress resulting from helping or wanting to help a traumatized or suffering person. Figley (1995) Objective The specific objectives of the study will be to determine the ... -
Estimating the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis (BTB) using indirect elisa test in selected counties of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) is an important zoonotic disease whose eradication has proved problematic due to the challenges in effective screening and diagnosis. A study to determine the presence and prevalence of bovine ... -
Outcome of macular hole surgery at Kikuyu eye unit
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Purpose: To determine the outcome for Macular Hole surgery at Kikuyu Eye Unit (KEU). Method: This was a retrospective hospital based case series conducted at Kikuyu Eye Unit. Records of all patients who underwent macular ... -
Prevalence, aetiology and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial neonatal meningitis at Tikur anbessa specialized hospital, Addis ababa, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Meningitis is inflammation of meninges, which affects all age groups from the newborn to elderly and occurs more commonly during the first month of life. The highest burdens of bacterial meningitis occur in ...
