Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Sickle cell anaemia in adults at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Kenya
(University of NairobiMedicine, 1978)The clinical, haematological, radiological and other data were collected from 38 adults of both sexes and analysed with a view to describing the natural history of homozygous sickle cell disease at the Kenyatta National ... -
A comparative study of the efficacy of halofantrine and chloroquine in uncomplicated malaria at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1993-03)The aims of this study were to determine and compare the efficacy of chloroquine and halofantrine in uncomplicated malaria; and to compare the outcome of treatment in both groups. A total of 98 patients, 49 per group ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of midwives toward HIV/AIDS positive mothers delivering at Kenyatta national hospital, labour ward
(2011)Introduction: HIV infection in pregnant women has become the most significant public health problem worldwide. The largest source of infection is HIV transmission from infected mother to-child. Scientific data now confirm ... -
Correlation between serum ferritin and transfusion and other variables in children with sickle cell disease
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Sickle cell anaemia is a fairly common disease in this country. One previous study showed a national prevalence of approximately 3-4%. It influences all aspects of life of affected individuals. The disease is characterised ... -
Evaluation of some factors involved in heterosexual transmission of Human Immunodeficiency amongst spouses seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1988)Between February and October 1993 (inclusive) 120 HIV-infected persons (index cases) were enrolled into the study at the Kenyatta National Hospital to determine behaviours associated with acquisition of HIV-infection ... -
Consumption patterns of health-promoting preparations in an urban area (Nairobi) and comparison of their cost to that of locally available natural foods
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technology and Nutrition, 1988)In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the consumption of 'alleged' health promoting preparations (HPP)*. Studies citnd in the literature ... -
Oral hygiene and dental caries among children with heart defects and caregivers' oral healthcare knowledge, attitudes and practices
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: Children with a medical disability are those whose medical condition puts their general health further at risk if they suffer dental disease. Because of this risk to health, or even to life, their dental care ... -
Prevalence of post traumatic stress disorder among sexually abused children and adolescents at the GOAL Kenya Program, Nairobi,Kenya
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, 2008-01)Background: The impact of sexual abuse on the physical health of children and adults is well recognized and discussed, but the psychological consequences have only recently become a topic of research. While other traumatic ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Haart Adherence Among Female Sex Workers In Majengo And Swop Clinics
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Tropical And Infectious Diseases, 2009)Background: Current emphasis in HIV/ AIDS management programs is to provide universal access to ART to all those who meet the inclusion criteria. Adherence is a critical determinant of the efficacy of prescribed HIV ... -
Medical treatment of glaucoma : A study on one drop topical applications of pilocarpine 2% and levobunolol 0.5% and the normal diurnal intraocular pressure variation at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)In this'controlled study, one drop intraocular pressure curves were plotted for 50 oatients over 6 hours. the patients were treated with levobunololO.5%, pilocarpine 2%, levobunolol/pilocarpine combined and placebo. ... -
Carcinoma of the Large Bowel: The disease as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital over A 5 - Year Period 1969- 1973
(University of NairobiInstitute of tropical & infectious diseases, 1975)Carcinoma of the large bowel is uncommon in East Africa. Infective intestinal pathology is common , The symptoms of large bowel cancer often simulate those of infective intestinal disease. When opportunity to undertake ... -
Effect of a standardized feeding regimen on early neonatal growth in low and very low birth weight neonates at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Background: Introduction of standardized feeding regimens for neonates has been associated with better weight gain, earlier attainment of full enteral feeds and reduced risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in high ... -
The radiological manifestations of paediatric leukaemias at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1992-04)A prospective study of 30 patients with confirmed leukaemia is presented. The study included analysis of chest, skull and bones at the knee joint. 20 males and 10 females were seen, 15 had ALL, 13 had ANLL and 2 had ... -
Platelet functions, plasma fibrinolytic activity and coagulation screen findings in Africans with nephrotic syndrome without uraemia, as seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1981)In a nine months period,from March 1987 to November 1987, inc1usiv€, studies on p1ac21et functions, pla$ma fibrinolytic activity and coagulation screen were carried out in 40 patients (30 males and 10 females) with ... -
The prevalence of self stigma among patients attending the outpatient clinics at Mathari Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Department of Psychiatry, 2008)Background: Some studies have been done on self stigma among outpatients suffering from mental illnesses in the developed countries, but not in Kenya, Aim: To establish the prevalence of self-stigma among patients attending ... -
Efficiency of light curing units in dental clinics in Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: To achieve adequate cure, a resin composite restoration must be exposed for a specified duration of time to a light of sufficient intensity and the right wavelength. However, some commonly used light curing ... -
The prevalence of post traumatic stress disorder and depression among women at Ekerenyo camp for the internally displaced women involved in ethnic violence in Kisii District
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Psychiatry, 2009-06)Background Violence is a common feature of modern life. Media presentation is filled with images of people hurting one another and although much attention is given to scenes depicting perpetrators of violence little is ... -
Complications of vascular access in patients- undergoing haemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991)Between July, 1990 and February, 1991, a total of thirty seven (37) patients on intermittent. haemodialysis were studied for vascular access complications and difficulties. Twenty-three (62.0%) wet e males and Ioui teeu ... -
Autonomic nervous function in patients with the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1995)Thirty five patients (19 males and 16 females), with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) clinical case definition, were studied to establish the prevalence ... -
Cleft lip and palate: a descriptive retrospective and prospective study conducted at two hospitals in Nairobi
(2009)This was a combined retrospective and prospective study in which the two sets of results were correlated. The retrospective study was conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital whereas the prospective study was conducted ...
