Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Impact of bachelor of science in nursing curriculum implementation on student`s attitudes towards the nursing profession in Kenyan universities
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Attitude toward nursing has been linked to students’ decisions to enter nurse training and their decision to continue or withdraw from the nursing profession. Nursing education and training plays an important role in the ... -
The prevalence of preoperative hyperglycemia among adult surgical patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Narobi, 2014)Introduction; Hyperglycemia is a condition manifested by an elevated glucose level in circulation and may be caused by several factors including diabetes mellitus or pre-diabetic states, drugs, acute illness and inflammation. ... -
Incidence and determinants of medication errors Among paediatric in-patients at Kisii level 5 hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background : Medication errors are any error in prescribing, d ispensing, administration, or monitoring of a drug and are an important cause of patient harm. They are also the single most preventable cause of patient ... -
Prevalence and determinants of uptake of emergency contraceptive pills among the youth in Kikambala, Kilifi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In Kenya maternal mortality rate is very high. T he Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (2008 - 2009) reported a maternal mortality ratio of 488 per 100,000 live births. The use of contraceptives to prevent unwanted ... -
Comorbid psychiatric disorders among staff using alcohol and seeking counseling services in the city county of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Alcohol is about to get the attention usually reserved for AIDs and malaria (AAAS, 2008). Statistics show that 56% of public officers in Kenya have drunk alcohol; it is the most abused substance with a prevalence of 33% ... -
Formulation development of moringa oleifera film coated tablets
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Moringa oleifera is a small fast growing tree many of whose parts are consumed for both their nutritional and medicinal values worldwide. Different parts of the plant used in traditional medicine for the ... -
The prevalence of bacteraemia in the severely malnourished children aged 2 to 59 months at Mbagathi district hospital Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Severe malnutrition is a common cause of preventable morbidity and mortality among children aged 5 years in developing countries. The prevalence of bacteraemia, urinary tract infection, diarrhea and pneumonia ... -
Factors associated with new HIV infections among infants born to mothers on prevention of mother to child transmission programme at Kisii teaching and referral hospital, Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Background : The goal of prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) is to minimize new HIV infection with PMTCT interventions the chance of infection has been reduce to as low as 2%. Gusii region is number five ... -
Utility of plain radiograph in low back pain of non-traumatic origin as seen at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND Low back pain is a commonly recognized problem worldwide and is a major cause of debilitation to many patients. Plain radiography is used in many of these patients as an initial investigative and evaluative ... -
Pattern of corneal curvature, axial length and IOL power values in children under five years withcataracts at Kikuyu eye unit
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Objectives: - The aim of the study was to determine the pattern of corneal curvature, axial length and IOL power in children under five years with congenital or developmental cataracts. Design: - Retrospective ... -
The profile of children and adolescents aged below 19 years presenting with sexual abuse in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Cases of child sexual abuse are on an increase in our African set-up. Awareness of the problem and knowledge of its manifestations is essential. Outlining of the profile of sexually abused children will show ... -
A survey on the use of vasopressor and inotropic agents over three monthsat the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background In Kenyatta National Hospital vasopressor and inotropic agents are used in specialized units CCU and HDU. Knowledge of the varied pharmacology and mechanism of action of the agents allows for proper selection ... -
Pattern of opportunistic infections and cytological changes in sputum specimens from HIV infected patients at Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)Background information: Patients with advanced stages of HIV infection are vulnerable to secondary infections that are generally termed as opportunistic infections (OIs). This is because the microorganisms take advantage ... -
Association between malnutrition and feeding practice among children aged six–twenty four months at Mbagathi District Hospital-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Exclusive breast feeding for the first six months of life and appropriate introduction of complementary feeds is a key determinant of the nutrition status of children. Objective: To assess the feeding practices ... -
The pattern of magnetic resonance imaging findings of pyogenic, tuberculous and brucellar spinal infections at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Spinal infections account for 2 – 4% of all skeletal infections. The biggest challenge is making an early diagnosis before serious morbidity occurs, this is particularly true in the early ... -
Assessment of effects and challenges of implementing individualised dispensing on medication related problems at Kenyatta National hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Medication related problems are said to occur when the outcome of medicine use is not optimal resulting to a significant strain on the health delivery system and contributing to mortality, morbidity and ... -
Post traumatic stress disorder among automobile and motorcycle accident survivors attending the orthopedic clinic in KNH: a comparative study
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The problem of road traffic accidents is increasingly becoming a threat to public health and national development in many developing countries. Apart from inflicting physical injuries to the survivors, motor vehicle accidents ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Postnatal Mothers on Essential Newborn Care Practices at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)INTRODUCTION: Of the 130 million babies born yearly, nearly 4 million die in neonatal period 1. Almost all deaths occur in low and middle income countries with the highest rates in sub-Saharan Africa 2. Kenya Demographic ... -
Phytochemical investigation of Turraea Robusta, Turraea nilotica and Ekebergia capensis for antiplasmodial and cytotoxic compounds
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In an effort to identify antiplasmodial and/or cytotoxic secondary metabolites, three African medicinal plants, Ekebergia capensis, Turraea nilotica and Turraea robusta were investigated for antiplasmodial and cytotoxic ... -
Microbiology of chronic otitis media at queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Type of research study: This was a hospital based cross sectional descriptive study carried out at the ENT Out-patient clinic and the Microbiology department of Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi, a ...
