Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Structured Pre-discharge Education on Care of Neonates to Mothers of Neonates Discharged From the Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Maternal knowledge on evidence-based interventions in the New Born Unit is often not structured, leaving these children vulnerable to adverse outcomes upon discharge. This study aimed to test the effectiveness ... -
Death by Neurological Criteria: a Review of Diagnostic Practise, Aimed at Proposal of a Standardised Protocol at Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The definition and diagnosis of death has become more complicated because of the advancement in critical care medicine especially advanced respiratory and cardiac support.1 Early on, death was only diagnosed ... -
A Study Assessing the Period Prevalence and Factors Associated With Impaired Skin Integrity Amongst Preterm Newborns Admitted to the Newborn Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The skin is the human body’s first line of protection against pathogens and infections of epidemiological relevance. Most preterm babies receive care the newborn unit and this predisposes them to treatment ... -
Effect of Phosphate-bonded Investment Materials and Their Manipulation on the Marginal Fit of Cast-metal Crown Copings
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Dental practitioners are faced with the growing demand to provide fixed prostheses that offer long-term service to patients; prostheses that do not de-cement, create stagnation sites or develop marginal ... -
Practice of Prophylactic Antibiotic Use in Elective Orthopedic Procedures at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Orthopedic surgeries require the use of implants and these may cause an increased risk of infection. Surgical site infections are associated with high morbidity, death, and increased cost burden. The judicious ... -
Spectroscopic and Voltammetric Determination of Bisphenol a Exposure to Polycarbonate Plastic Users
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Recently endocrine disorders have become a big concern. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are contaminants interfering with hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, or change how the endocrine system works. Bisphenol A is an endocrine ... -
Incidence of Impaired Renal Function and Clinical Characteristics of Children 1 to 5 Years After Repair of Myelomeningocele at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a defect of primary neurulation that manifests at birth as a cleft in the vertebral column and the overlying skin resulting in exposure of spinal neural tissues, a persistent neural ... -
Prevalence and Socio-demographic Factors Associated With Hepatitis B Among Blood Donors at Mogadishu Turkey Training and Research Hospital in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Hepatitis B is a highly transmissible infection which can occur due to contact with infected body fluids during blood transfusion, mother-to-child transmission, needle stick injuries and sexual contact. Hepatitis ... -
Prevalence and Impact of Fibromyalgia in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erithematosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
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Seroprevalence of Taenia Saginata Cysts in Cattle, Human Hospital Cases of Taniasis and Risk Factors for Human Taeniasis in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Taenia saginata is a zoonotic tapeworm that causes disease in cattle and human. A cross sectional survey was conducted between June and July 2021 in Kajiado County, Kenya to (i) estimate the seroprevalence of Taenia saginata ... -
Prevalence of Ventricular Systolic Cardiac Dysfunction Among Paediatric Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Hospital Based Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background: Chronic Kidney Disease is currently coming to light as a global issue, and with heightened awareness about kidney diseases there is a greater detection of children living with CKD. The risk of developing ... -
A Study of Conditions Causing Carcass and Organ Condemnation During Meat Inspection and Their Financial Implications in Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Meat inspection is an important activity along the value chain that not only guarantee food safety but equally plays an important role in safeguarding public health. The overall goal of meat inspection is to provide risk ... -
Quality of Commercial Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers in Kampala: a Non-addressed Issue in Covid-19 Prevention in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The identification and worldwide spread of the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global public health emergency. The World Health Organization recommended alcohol-based hand sanitizers to prevent ... -
Identification of Novel Candidate Genes Associated With Scab Disease Resistance in Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Scab is a fungal disease of common beans caused by the pathogen Elsinoë phaseoli. The disease results in major economic losses on common bean, and there are efforts to develop integrated pest management strategies to control ... -
Hematological Findings in Pregnant Women With and Without Covid 19 Infection at the Nairobi Hospital Between 1st May 2021 and 31st August 2021.a Retrospective Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which majorly affects the respiratory system. It was first discovered in Wuhan, Hubei Province and ... -
Pattern of Upper Limb Amputations in Kenyatta National Hospital: a Five-year Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Upper limb amputations contributes about 8-20% of the total amputations done compared to lower limb amputations contributing about 75-90%. However, it causes more functional losses and psychological trauma ... -
The Prevalence and Short-term Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19 Infection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Acute Kidney Injury is common among COVID-19 patients and is associated with adverse outcomes. This study aims to determine the prevalence and short-term outcomes of AKI among admitted COVID-19 patients, as ... -
The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sexual Dysfunction Among Prostate Cancer Patients on Goserelin Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The main modality of prostate cancer treatment has been Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) which has been demonstrated in randomized studies to enhance overall survival when utilized for radiation for ... -
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Associated Factors Among Patients Who Have Recovered From Covid-19 Infection 6 Months Post Diagnosis at Avenue Hospital Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Covid-19 has impacted the lives of many Kenyans and has posed a great challenge to mental wellbeing. Little is known about mental health among adults who were infected with the virus. Common mental disorders ...
