Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Establishing Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Health Seeking Behaviour Of Sti Infected Women Of Reproductive Age In Kisii Nyanza Province Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)Sexually Transmitted Infections are common infections among women of reproductive age. The health seeking behavior associated with STls has been explored to some extent, but associated socio-cultural factors have been a ... -
A Study Of Streptococcus Pneumoniaeresistance Patterns At Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2011 And December 2012.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Streptococcus pneumoniae infections are a concern to the stake holders in the healthcare sector not only because of their expanding spectrum of resistance but also because of their propensity to affect the most ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of H.i.v. Positive Post-natal Mothers On Breastfeeding In Ijara District, North Eastern Province.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-08)This research will be carried out in the North Eastern Province of Kenya to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of HIV positive post-natal mothers towards breastfeeding. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study ... -
Influence Of Health Care Providers On Clients Selection Of Intrauterine Devices As A Method Of Family Planning In Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)Intra uterine device (IUD) is a reversible long-term method of contraception. Effectiveness is close t0100% since controlled studies find failure rates of 1-3%.lt is a safe method of family planning but it's not being ... -
Establishing The Socio Economic Factors That Contribute To Cholera Outbreaks In Turkana South District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal illness caused by infection of the intestine by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. One gets it by drinking un-boiled water or eating food contaminated with cholera bacteria. It is treated by use ... -
Factors Contributing To The Mortality Of Low Birth Weight Infants In The New Born Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010-01)This is a retrospective, cross-sectional descriptive study based on determining factors contributing to low birth weight infant (LBWI) deaths in Kenya. About 15.5% of all infants born worldwide (20 million) are born with ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Recommendations Gained From Continuing Nursing Education In Clinical Pratice By Nurses In Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-08)Studies have shown that there is a widespread emphasis of continuing nursing education (CNE).There is an increase in number of seminars, workshops and conferences to improve and promote clinical practice guidelines and to ... -
Pharmacy Services In Post Devolution Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The Constitution of Kenya 2010 requires county governments to establish and manage county pharmacies. Alongside other health services, pharmaceutical services are among the most devolved functions from national government ... -
A community survey to evaluate the level of utilization of antenatal and delivery services in Teso District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)Background: Skilled delivery and antenatal services utilization are essential for the improvement of maternal and child health. However in rural Kenya settings and the country as a whole, utilization of this health service ... -
Malnutrition prevalence in HIV positive mothers' infants due to early weaning from breast feeding attending child welfare clinics within Kibera Slums In Nairobi, Kenya
(2008)This is a cross sectional descriptive study, aimed at determining the malnutrion prevalence among infants of mothers living with HIV / AIDS. Early weaning from breast milk is important in preventing mother to child HlV ... -
Dendritic cell frequency and stimulated cytokine production among Majengo commercial sex workers
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Investigation was carried out to determine frequencies of dendritic cells and stimulation responses of peripheral blood mononuclear cells of female sex workers in the Majengo cohort in Nairobi, Kenya. Methods: ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of cervical dilatation in monitoring the progress of labor by health care workers at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2008-09)This is a descriptive cross-sectional study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of cervical dilatation in monitoring labor. Variations related to individual health care provider practice are considered. Uniformity of ... -
Assessing the methods and outcomes of management of orthopaedic trauma patients in Kenyatta National Hospital (a Comparative Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The study, "Assessing the methods and outcomes of management of orthopaedic trauma patients in Kenyatta National Hospital (A comparative study)" is aimed at comparing the different methods of management of orthopaedic ... -
Prevalence and clinical factors associated with microalbuminuria in children aged 2-18years with sickle cell anaemia at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has a high burden of sickle cell disease. Better care has led to increased life expectancy, switching focus from early mortality to morbidity caused by organ damage. One of the organs ... -
Prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities among HIV infected women at Rwanda military hospital: a cross-sectional descriptive study.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide and it is ranked second to cancer of the breast in developing countries whereas in developed countries cervical cancer is ranked fifth. Studies now ... -
Strategy implementation in community-based projects in Kitui County of Kenya
(2013)Organizations are today operating in a very volatile environment. Competition is intense than even befo~e. Organizations are globalizing in quest for new markets and to expand their market share. In order to survive and ... -
The impact of enhanced nutritional and feeding practices on growth and health of dairy calves in Mukurweini District of Kenya
(2013)A pilot observational study and randomized control feeding trial were conducted in Mukurweini District, Nyeri County, Kenya over a period of eight weeks between May and August 2012, to determine the effects of nine feed ... -
The prevalence of the major rhesus antigens in donor blood at the National Blood Transfusion Centre- Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background In transfusion medicine, the Rhesus blood group system is the most important system after the ABO blood group. It is relevant in many clinical specialities such as obstetrics and neonatology as well as general ... -
Accident time and socio demographic impact on severity of injuries among patients involved in motorcycle accidents at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2012)Background Motorcycle injuries have increased significantly in Kenya in the past five years due to the increasing number of motorcyclists on the roads. The motorcycle has become popular as convenient form of commercial ... -
Clinico-radiological aspects of maxilla-mandibular neoplasms with osseous manifestations at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) - Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1988-03)
