Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Factors Associated Wlth Optimal Art Adherence And Better Clinical Outcomes In Patients Enrolled At Casino Hiv Clinic Nairobi
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-10)Background: HIV/AIDS has been a rapidly growing public health problem in Kenya. The current HIV prevalence in Kenya stands at 5.6%, the prevalence among women in the country is 6.9%, compared with 4.4% among men (KAIS ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on tuberculosis(TB) management among private health care workers in Kawangware, Nairobi, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)OBJECTIVES: To evaluate TB-related knowledge, attitudes and practices with regards to diagnosis, transmission and management among private health care workers (PHCW) in Kawangware; and to determine if there was any ... -
Perception of women with ovarian cancer admitted at Kenyatta national hospital towards health care service utilization.
(University Of Nairobi, 2013-11)Problem statement: Ovarian cancer is the third commonest cause of cancer death from gynecologic tumors in Kenya (Cheserem 2013). Globally ovarian cancer is the ninth most common cancer among women. It ranks fifth in ... -
Comparison Of The Effects Of Losartan And Enalapril On Renal Function In Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-11)Background: Chronic kidney disease is an increasing health concern associated with a high risk of adverse outcomes. The three most common causes of chronic kidney disease are diabetes mellitus, hypertension and glomerular ... -
Pregnancy outcomes among human immunodeficiency zero- positive and zero-negative mothers delivering in Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Globally,Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women and children. As of 2011, approximately 34 million people had HIV worldwide. Of these, approximately 17.2 million were ... -
Acute Post-operative Pain Assessment And Management Audit In Children Aged Three To Twelve Years At Gertrude's Children's Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-10)Background: Pain assessment and management in children continues to be a challenge. Royal College of Nursing has published best practice standards for acute pain assessment, while World Health Organisation has developed ... -
The Relationship Between Interest Rates And Foreign Exchange Rates In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between interest rates and foreign exchange rates in Kenya. The study used data from June 2006 to June 2013. This was secondary data collected from the Central ... -
Periodontal Health Status In Relation To Glycaemic Profile Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background Periodontal health is influenced by risk factors such as genetics, poor oral hygiene, virulence of the attacking micro-organisms and underlying systemic factors. Among the systemic factors that may influence ... -
Neurocognitive deficits and psychiatric morbidity among hiv/aids patients attending a ctc clinic at muhimbili national hospital dar es salaam, tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background; Factors associated with Neurocognitive deficits among HIV/AIDS patients are usually attained from cross sectional study. Aims; (i) to determine the pattern and prevalence of Neurocognitive deficits and ... -
Determinants of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine uptake among children attending immunization services at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Pneumonia is the leading cause of child mortality worldwide. Statistics have shown that pneumococcal infections kill approximately one million children worldwide (WHO, 2009). Routine childhood vaccination reduces the ... -
Prevalence And Management Of Cancer Pain In Ambulatory Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms in cancer patients. Pain is an important ... -
Effect Of Subconjunctival Dexamethasone Injection On Post-operative Inflammation After Cataract Surgery (sics); A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Inflammation after cataract surgery remains an undesirable consequence despite many advances in surgical techniques. It can be rather persistent as well. Although corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ... -
The Prevalance Of Depressive Symptoms And Suicidality And Their Role On Scholastic Achievement Among Students In Nairobi Public Day High Schools
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Contemporary studies on the relationship between depression and school performance reports mixed findings. Unfortunately, Studies on this subject in Kenya are not available. Around the time of the study, several cases ... -
Impact Of Hemodialysis On Quality Of Life Of Patients With End Stage Renal Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Background End-stage kidney disease (ESRD) leads to death if one is not dialyzed or done a kidney transplant. However, both of these treatments can have risks. The outcome is different for each person. Most patients ... -
Acute And Sub-acute Toxicity Of Dichloromethane-methanol Extract Of Teclea Trichocarpa Root-bark In Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Plant-based medicaments are important therapeutic weapons in the fight against various human and animal diseases. The current study is based on five plants namely Teclea trichocarpa, Albizia gummifera, Crotalaria axillaris, ... -
The incidence and risk factors For intra-operative Hypothermia among paediatric Patients undergoing general Anaesthesia at the kenyatta National hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The human thermoregulatory system maintains a core body temperature of 37 ± O.4°C by effecting appropriate homeostatic responses aimed at maintaining a balance between heat loss and heat production. General anaesthesia ... -
Challenges Facing Care Takers Of Hiv Infected Children Attending Pediatric Patient Support Centre Clinic In Kisii Level 5 Hospital.
(univesity of Nairobi, 2013)Despite the important role played by the care takers of the HIV infected children, not much has been done to understand their unique care giving needs and ways in which their needs can be addressed by HIV IAIDS programs. The ... -
Assessment Of Inhalation Techniques Among Adult Asthma Patients Using Pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: It is projected that by the year 2025, approximately 100 million world citizens will be asthmatic. Currently, prevalence of asthma in Kenya is estimated at about 10% and it's bound to rise with increased ... -
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy among sero-positive clients at Mbagathi district hospital-Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has shown to improve the Health and prolong the lives of most SERO-positive clients. As compared to other therapies, the efficacy of Antiretroviral therapy depends on strict adherence to the ... -
In vitro anthelmintic activity of Albizia gummifera, Crotalaria axillaris, Manilkara discolor, Teclea trichocarpa and Zanthoxylum usambarense extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Helminthiasis affects more than one and a half billion people in the world most of them living in low income countries. Majority of these people rely on traditional remedies mostly derived from plants for their health ...
