Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Post-operative Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the frequent bad outcomes of heart surgery. It is associated with high levels of morbidity and mortality, higher cost of treatment and protracted hospital stay........... -
Health Seeking Behaviour of Community Health Volunteers Working With Survivors of Gender Based Violence in Relation to Burnout and Vicarious Trauma in Informal Settlements
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) close the gap between communities and the formal health system. They have a very important role in referral, health promotion, and prevention at the community level. Continuous ... -
Adherence Level and Adequacy of Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Somalia.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Hypertension is a prevalent condition that affects approximately one billion of people globally, leading to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Poor adherence to prescribed therapy contributes to ... -
Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidities Among Young Adults Enrolled in Methadone Assisted Clinics in Kisauni Subcounty, Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Half of all mental disorders in adulthood start by the age of 14, but most cases are undetected and untreated. According to the World Health Organization, mental health problems affect 10-20% of children and ... -
The Prevalence and Spectrum of Thyroid Diseases Among Children and Youth Seen at the Endocrine Clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital From 2008 to 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Thyroid diseases are responsible for common endocrinopathies in childhood. Early diagnosis is essential in the integration of an appropriate treatment approach and control of irreversible damage to the nervous ... -
Iron Status Among Kidney Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hopsital
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Impact of Socio-demographic and Psychosocial Factors on Adherence to Antiretroviral Thepary Among Mothers Attending Antenatal Clinics at Mbagathi and Kenyatta National Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Studies have indicated that adherence to antiretroviral therapy is associated with improved treatment outcome. In expectant mothers, it also ensures reduced viral load prior to delivery and during breastfeeding, ... -
Factors Associated With Drug Therapy Problems in Patients on Anticoagulants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Anticoagulants are used to manage thrombosis. Achievement of the goals of therapy may be complicated by drug therapy problems. Disruption of anticoagulation can be detrimental to patients and can have severe ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Helicobacter Pylori Infection Among Patients With Dyspepsia Attending Kalkaal Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally, about fifty percent of the adult population is colonized by Helicobacter pylori, with an estimated eighty percent prevalence among adults in low-income households. The high infection rate in low-income ... -
Histomorphometric Features of the Common Carotid Artery of Albino Rats (Rattus Norvegicus Domesticus) Following Letrozole Administration
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) such as letrozole are used in treatment of hormone-responsive breast cancer by reducing levels of circulating estrogen. Their use has been associated with adverse cardiovascular events ... -
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound - Competency Among Pre-internship Medical Officers in Diagnosing Cardiac Causes of Dyspnoea
(university of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Differentiating cardiovascular causes of dyspnea in resource-limited healthcare settings can be challenging. The use of accessible, rapid point-of-care Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) protocols may potentially ... -
The Prevalence and Ocular Findings of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome Among Somali Patients at Garissa County Referral Hospital Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is a multisystemic disorder characterized by the accumulation of fibrillar materials in the eye. Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is attributed to the most prevalent secondary open-angle ... -
Comparison of the Treatment Outcomes of Methotrexate and Adriamycin D in the Treatment of Low Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease explains an infrequent and heavily treatable cohort of growths that are caused by placental tissue and by an abnormal conception resulting from abnormal fertilization. The ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Preterm Births at Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu-somalia - a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Preterm birth has important implications for child mortality and morbidity and is a prerequisite for achieving the global target for under-five mortality reduction. Prematurity complications are the second-most ... -
The Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction and Associated Factors Among Ambulant Heart Failure Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Sexual activity is an important determinant of quality of life among chronic heart failure patients. Globally, Heart failure poses major public health burden with high morbidity and mortality. Despite numerous ... -
The Effect of Phototherapy on Serum Calcium Level in Term Neonates With Jaundice at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Prospective Observational Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Jaundice in neonates occurs when the bilirubin level rises above 85μmol/L, and it is common in more than half of term neonates. Phototherapy is a common intervention for neonates with jaundice. However, ... -
Correlation of Susceptibility Weighted Imaging Findings of Intracranial Gliomas With Histopathological Findings at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Gliomas are heterogeneous group of neoplasms and constitute the most common overall malignant brain tumor. Conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides excellent anatomic details and soft tissue ... -
Preventing Acute Malnutrition in Women and Children Through Livestock Interventions in Northern Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Globally, undernutrition remains a significant challenge to the health of women and children and accounted for nearly half (>45%) of deaths in children <5 years in 2020. In 2022, stunting and wasting affected 22% and ... -
The Practice of Advance Care Planning Among Ambulatory Cancer Patients Receiving Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
