Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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A logistic regression model to identify determinants of contraceptive utilization among youths in Kayole and Mukuru.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite the number of sexually active among youths being high, very few youths engage in safe sex. They had rather involve themselves in risky be havior. The overall image of literature is not encouraging, youths do ... -
Psychiatric morbidity among adult HIV/AIDS patients attending a comprehensive care centre at a city Council clinic in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Psychiatric morbidity has been associated with HIV disease since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. Despite the fact that low income countries in Africa contribute up to 68% of the HIV infections worldwide, minimal ... -
Determinants of teenage fertility in coast province : Evidence from the 2008/9 kenya demographic and health survey (KDHS)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Teenage fertility has been a major concern both nat ionally and globally. A better understanding, therefore, of its determinants to inform programmer s, researchers and policy makers on how best to reverse the trends ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates from pus samples at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Antimicrobial resistance is not only increasing the healthcare costs but also the severity and death rates from certain infections that could have been avoided by prudent and rational use of the existing and ... -
A survey of the knowledge attitude and practice regarding epidural labor analgesia among obstetricians at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background: Epidural labor analgesia is the most effective method of pain relief during childbirth and the only method that provides complete analgesia without maternal or fetal sedation. With safer drugs and better equipment ... -
Polypharmacy and quality prescribing in geriatric patients – a case study of Nyeri provincial general hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Polypharmacy is the use of multiple medicines (at least five types of medicines) to treat a single patient. Polypharmacy can have positive and negative consequences. Therefore, it is important to distinguish between ... -
Determinants of ownership of health insurance among employees working in the informal and formal sectors in Kenya case study Rift Valley provinces
(2014-12-09)The research study sought to establish the determinants of ownership of health insurance among people working in the informal and formal sectors in Kenya. It was guided by such specific objectives as; to determine the ... -
Pattern of complications and anatomical risk factors for atherosclerosis among black Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Atherosclerotic diseases are emerging major health challenges in Kenya. Data on their patterns and anatomical risk factors vary between countries and populations and are important for informing appropriate management and ... -
A retrospective study on association between symptoms and laboratory diagnosis of intestinal parasites among patients visiting Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014-12-09)Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are the most common parasitic infections affecting man and can result in important morbidity or mortality in infected individuals. Intestinal parasites are common in resource-poor ... -
Prevalence of alcohol use disorders and depression among recent inmates (1 – 12 months) at Lang’ata women’s prison in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The link between alcohol use disorders, depression and crime is complex and demands keen attention. Alcohol abuse is associated with being both a perpetuator and victim of crime while the link between depression ... -
Determinants of demand for health facility delivery in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Health facility delivery is an important component of maternal health care aimed at ensuring safety of the mother and the baby given the risks of developing complications during child birth that may lead to death .It is ... -
Analysis of affective disorders and its association with resilience and other socio demographic factors among primary school children in Kenya using binary logistic regression
(University of Nairobi, 2014)One out of every four people in Kenya is depressed. However, resilience conceptualized as an individual’s ability to cope with adversities has been shown to be one of the most protective factors against affective disorders ... -
Patterns of prescribing practices in Makueni County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Introduction: Irrational prescribing is widespread across the globe and is a major problem in many healthcare facilities, especially in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), statistics ... -
Indications and outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implants in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Title: Indications and outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implants in Kenya. Objective: To establish the indications, efficacy in control of intraocular pressure , complications and need for additional anti - glaucoma ... -
Knowledge, attitude and uptake of antiretroviral therapy for HIV prevention among discordant couples: Pumwani maternity Hospital cohort
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The consistent use of a combination of antiretroviral drugs referred to as Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has been shown to reduce the viral load in body fluids especially in blood and genital ... -
Exploration of nurses use of time at work at the medical units of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Nurses are the basic building blocks of healthcare and main professional component of the work force in the health care system. Nurses work performance undoubtedly affects the overall quality of patient ... -
Secretor status, fucosyltransferase 2 (fut2) gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to HIV infections among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Blood group antigens are expressed on red blood cells however; these antigens can also be expressed on some other cells particularly on the surface of epithelial cells and may be found in mucosal secretions. The gene ... -
Influence of parity on uterine structure in pregnant rabbits: a light microscopy and immunohistochemical Study
(University of Narobi, 2014-10)Background: The uterus undergoes intense remodeling in pregnancy and subsequent involution in the postpartum period. Previous studies have demonstrated that a rise in parity affects obstetric outcomes; probably by affecting ... -
Wound Healing and Resumption of Heterosexual intercourse Following Voluntary Medical Circumcision of Adult Males in Kisumu City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Although male circumcision reduces men’s risk of acquiring HIV heterosexually, the procedure may increase HIV transmission if sex is resumed before the wound is fully healed. World Health Organization therefore recommends ... -
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus attending rheumatology clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014-12-08)BACKGROUND Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects all organs of the body. It is becoming increasingly clear that SLE is not as rare in Kenya as was previously thought. Due to its chronicity ...
