Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Studies of the causes and modulating factors of liver cancer development in humans and in experimental animal models
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Pain management practices during wound care in patients with moderate to major burn injuries, in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)Introduction: Daily burn wound care procedures lead to trauma and excruciating pain and this is associated with longer bed occupancy and poor outcomes. Because of different components of pain and ever changing pattern ... -
Breastfeeding practices during the neonatal period among mothers delivering at Naivasha District Hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)INTRODUCTION: Exclusive breastfeeding is among interventions with proven effectiveness in reducing neonatal mortality and 22% of neonatal deaths could be prevented by timely initiation of breastfeeding JUSTIFICATION: ... -
Factors affecting cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment at selected public hospitals in the Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This research study is about factors affecting cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment at the Mombasa County. The study was undertaken to examine the factors that affecting cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment at the ... -
Assessing the availability of preconception care within health facilities in Nairobi province, Kenya
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The impact of climate variability on pastoralism: forage dynamics and trends in Cattle population in kajiado county, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study was conducted to determine the influence of climate variability on pastoralism in Kajiado County of Kenya. Since pastoralism encompasses several components, the research limited its focus only to two aspects ... -
Assessment of pulmonary function in Rheumatoid arthritis patients attendin-g Rheumatology clinics in nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Pulmonary involvement is frequent and among the most severe extra-articular manifestations of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ranking as the second cause of mortality in this patient population. Rheumatoid arthritis ... -
Serum Potassium And Sodium Derangement In Bowel Preparation With Polyethylene Glycol (peglec) Prior To Elective Colorectal Surgery At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Polyethylene Glycol With electrolytes (PEGLEC) is a commonly used oral preparation for mechanical bowel preparation prior to colorectal surgery at KNH. Its use has seen bowel preparation started one day prior ... -
Community participation in health priority setting in Magarini division, coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)This thesis focused on community participation in health priority setting in Magarini division, Coastal Kenya. The main objective was to explore community participation in health priority setting in Magarini division in ... -
The Independence Of The Central Bank Of Kenya: A Review Of The Legal Framework
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Central Bank Independence refers to the freedom of monetary policymakers from direct political or governmental influence in the conduct of policy. The principle of Central Bank Independence or autonomy concerns itself with ... -
Audit of the current standard of care For children admitted to Mbagathi District hospital with severe Malnutrition
(University of Nairobi, 2013)BACKGROUND: Inappropriate case management of severe malnutrition is believed to be one of the main reasons why high case fatality rates (20-30%) persist worldwide. In 1999, the WHO developed guidelines for the management ... -
Factors contributing to increased risk of hiv infection among men who have sex with men in Kisumu City
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: It is estimated worldwide that 34 million people are living with HIV and that 2.5 million people were newly infected (WHO, 2012). Sub- Sahara Africa accounts for about 70% (23.5 million) PLWHA (WHO, 2012). It ... -
Anemia and renal dysfunction in patients with ambulatory heart failure at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background. Many patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) fail to respond to maximal heart failure therapy and progress to end stage heart failure with frequent hospitalizations, poor quality of life and chronic renal ... -
A Cross-sectional study on the health-related quality of life of asthmatic children in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: The burden of asthma worldwide is high and it accounts for the loss of 1% of disability-adjusted life years. The prevalence of the disease in Kenya is over 10% and is on the rise. While it contributes substantially ... -
Challenges faced by guardians of children diagnosed With cancer admitted in Kenyatta national hospital Pediatric wards
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background. Guardians of children with cancer play important role in realizing the ultimate goals of cancer treatment. However, not much has been done to better understand their unique roles, their care giving needs/challenges ... -
Hypospadias as seen at the kenyatra national hospital over a ten year period 1976-1985
(University of Nairobi, 1986) -
Potential for transmission of pseudomonas aeruginosa and other bacterial and parasitic infectious agents by drosophila spa (fruit fues) as mechanical vectors
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction: Drosophila melanogaster, a fruit fly, has for more than 100 years played a pivotal role in scientific research, particularly in genetics and developmental biology. However, the Drosophila just like any other ... -
Evaluation Of The PMTCTProgram At Rlruta Health Centre, Nairobi, Kenya,
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: In 2012, approximately 260,000 children were newly infected with HIV globally, nearly all through mother to child transmission. Majority of these infections occurred in 10 high-burden countries in Sub-Saharan ... -
Risk factors and management of stress ulcers among adult patients in Kenyatta National Hospital critical care unit
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Stress ulcers are gastrointestinal ulcerations that develop due to extreme physiological stress. Patients in the critical care unit: and high dependence units have greatest risks of developing stress ulcers. ...
