Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Factors influencing utilization of reproductive health services amongst young people in rift valley provincial hospital, Nakuru county-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: In the past, young peoples’ reproductive health services have been largely neglected, leaving them vulnerable to reproductive health problems like STI/HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy, unsafe abortion and harmful ... -
Factors influencing acceptability and uptake of immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device among adolescents delivered at Mbagathi district hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There are over 18 million births among adolescents every year. These mainly occur in the developing countries and are linked to poor socio-economic status, lack of sex education, early marriages, repeat unintended pregnancy ... -
Incidence and determinants of surgical site infection after caesarean delivery at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Caesarean delivery is one of the commonest operations worldwide. Caesarean delivery carries a risk of infection 5 to 20 times that of normal delivery. It is the single most important risk factor for postpartum ... -
Maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight at Kenyatta national hospital.
(2015)The World Health Organization defines Low birth weight as weight at birth of less than 2,500 grams, irrespective of gestational age. Low birth weight is a major public health problem in low-resource settings, as it ... -
Phytochemical composition, cytotoxicity and toxicological studies of rosmarinus officinalis, catharanthus roseus and myrsine africana crude extract
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Natural medicinal products have gained recognition worldwide in the treatment and control of diseases. One of the major concerns is the lack of adequate pharmacological and toxicological data to support their use. Catharanthus ... -
A review of indications for removal of the eye at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Life threatening conditions such as ocular malignancies are main reasons for removal of the eyes, other reasons include: ocular trauma and endophthalmitis. This removal of the eyes can have significant impact ... -
Determinants of modern contraceptive uptake following immediate post abortion counselling among 15-‐24 year old clients, fhok 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Globally, an estimated 43.8 million induced abortions take place each year of which approximately 5.6 million occur in Africa. The majority of these abortions in Africa are ‘unsafe’ and almost 60% are procured ... -
Ecotoxicological assessment of rift valley lakes in Kenya and the potential health impact on the lesser flamingo population
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The Kenyan Rift Valley lakes which include; lakes Elementaita, Nakuru, Oloidien and Crater are located in Nakuru County. The lakes host a large number of the Greater Flamingo (Phoeniconaias roseus), Lesser Flamingo ... -
Influence Of The Number Of ANC Visits On Pregnancy Outcomes Of Mothers Delivering At A Rural Hospital, Longisa District Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is the care that a woman receives during pregnancy. ANC improves maternal and fetal outcomes. Focused antenatal care (FANC) emphasizes on quality rather than quantity of ANC visits and ... -
Potential Role Of Ornithodoros Moubata In African Swine Fever Epidemiology Along Kenya Uganda Border
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Development of strategies for control of African swine fever (ASF) requires an in depth investigation of risk factors for the disease transmission. Such factors include exposure of pigs to Ornithodoros moubata (O. moubata), ... -
Patterns of human leukocyte antigens A, B, Dqb1 And Drb1 genes and alleles among kidney transplant recipients and donors at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Tissue typing is important in allogeneic haematopoietic stem cells and organ transplantations. Human leucocyte antigen (HLA) matching plays a major role in graft rejection and survival. Kidney transplantation ... -
Burden and determinants of post-partum anaemia in Mariakani Sub-county Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Anaemia in the postpartum period is a common public health problem, but there is a paucity of studies regarding anaemia in the post-partum period. This problem has been relatively neglected, yet a new mother ... -
Early versus routine hospital discharge after uncomplicated caesarian delivery at Kijabe hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Caesarian delivery is a major operation in Obstetrics and outcomes and complications are major concerns for the beneficiaries and health providers. The average hospital stay following C/s in most hospitals ... -
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Skills Lab at Chiromo
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Antimalarial and Antileishmanial compounds from Kenyan medicinal plants.
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The antiplasmodial, toxicity and pharmacokinetic properties of synthetic derivatives of the natural product Curcumin
(University of Cape Town, 2008)Malaria is the most devastating protozoal infection in humans. There is widespread resistance to existing antimalarial agents hence the need for new antimalarial drugs. Curcumin, a natural product isolated from ... -
Patterns of presentation of paediatric supracondylar fractures of the humerus at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Predisposing Factors Of Rickets In Infants And Children Under Five Years Admitted At Knh:
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Rickets is defined as the softening and weakening of bones in children, usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin 0 deficiency. From a few hospital studies including Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), ... -
Phamacognostical investigationof cassia didymobtrya fres occurring occurring naturally in Kenya
(1985)The aim of this work was to determine the total anthraquinone glycosides present in the leaves of the natural~y occurring Cassia didymobotrya Fres., and to study the basic pharmacognostic features (microsr.opic and ...
