Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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A study of the principal determinants of severe malnutrition in preschool children in a semi-arid area of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)In order to investigate aetiological and epidemiological determinants of malnutrition, two groups of preschool children were compared. The study group comprised the total in-patient population of the Kibwezi ... -
Magnitude and pattern of significant refractive errors among primary school children in Ntcheu and Lilongwe Districts in Malawi
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)A cross sectional school based study was conducted on significant refractive errors in primary school children in Lilongwe and Ntcheu districts in Malawi. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and ... -
The pattern of gallstone disease as seen in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)Fifty three patients were diagnosed as having gallstone disease in a five-year retrospective study (1982-1986), at Kenyatta National Hospital. This gave a yearly average of 10.6 cases. SUrgery for gallstone disease ... -
Evaluation of the impact of family planning programmes on fertility in Kenya: An application of prevalence model
(Population Studies And Research, 1991)A lot of family planning programmes have been set up by the Government and other Organizations in the Country, hence the need to evaluate the impact of these programmes on fertility. This is the major objective of this ... -
Bone tumour diagnosis; a comparison of roentgenography and histopathology in the diagnosis of bone tumours: a study at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1995-07)Bone tumours can either be primary or secondary. The secondary bone tumors are malignant deposits from other tissues. Primary bone tumours are either benign or malignant. This study was done to determine what percentage ... -
Prevalence of Post-traumatic stress disorder among the internally displaced persons aged 13-17 years involved in the 2007 Post Election Violence in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Psychiatry, 2009-08)Introduction: Events that followed the disputed 2007 presidential election in Kenya left thousands of Kenyans from many parts of the country displaced. These events could result among other psychiatric conditions, into ... -
Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, 1991-11)A sample of 819 male undergraduate students in one of the universities in Nairobi, Kenya had a self-administered questionnaire to assess their sexuality, knowledge, attitudes and use of condom. Of these, 238 (29.1%) ... -
Drug susceptibility pattern of helicobacter pylori in patients with dyspepsia at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)The aim of the study was to determine the drug susceptibility pattern of H pylori to metronidazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin and tetracycline in patients presenting with dyspepsia at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The ... -
Survival among retinoblastoma patients at Kenyatta National Hospital: A retrospective audit.
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Aim The purpose of this study was to estimate the survival of patients with retinoblastoma admitted at Kenya's national referral hospital, The Kenyatta National Hospital. The information obtained will provide a good ... -
A review of vitreoretinal surgeries done at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Objective: To review vitreoretinal surgeries done at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH) between 1st October 2000 to 30th September 2007. Design: Retrospective case series. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital, the national ... -
Survey of pediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain
(2009)Background: Children commonly expenence pain resulting from injury, illness or medical procedures. The pediatric pain experience involves the interaction of physiological, behavioral, developmental, and situational ... -
The magnitude and pattern of Diabetic Retinopathy as seen at three Hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Objective: -(To determine the prevalence and pattern of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its associations in Diabetic patients attending three main diabetes clinics in Kigali, Rwanda. Design: This was a hospital based cross ... -
Participating in MSP-142 vaccine trials in Kombewa division, Western Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, 2008)Phase Ib and lIb paediatric clinical trials in children between the ages of 12 and 48 months were conducted in Kombewa division, western Kenya between 2003 and 2006, where the safety and efficacy of Falciparum Merozoite ... -
The application of good operative practices and optimality of the diagnosis of common indications for emergency cesarean delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital - Nairobi Kenya (cesarean audit)
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 2009)This study evaluated the diagnosis of common indications for emergency cesarean delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). It focused on optimality of the diagnoses and evaluated some of the practices at cesarean ... -
Predictors of depression among patients seeking Antiretroviral Therapy (ARVs)
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Tropical And Infectious Diseases, 2009-11)The entire study was summarized below: Objectives: To determine the prevalence of and factors associated with depression among patients seeking ARV's at UNITID treatment clinics. Design: Cross-sectional study. Participant ... -
The value of peritoneal drains in perforated appendicitis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Introduction Unlike simple acute appendicitis, complicated appendicitis is challenging in management and outcome unpredictable. Controversies surround some aspects of its management like the right timing and type ... -
A review of retinal photocoagulation at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi and Eye Department, Kenyatta National Hospital
(Faculty of medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi, 2009)Objectives: To determine the indications for retinal laser therapy done at UoNI KNH Eye Departments between January 2001 and January 2008, the treatment techniques, outcomes, complications and parameters. Design: ... -
Assessment of challenges facing preceptors at Kenyatta National Hospital Specialized Units
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Hospital settings provide the opportunity for students to care for clients under the direct supervision of preceptors (White, (2000). This allows the students to graduate as competent practitioners who can offer safe ... -
Assessment of dispensing practices and patients' satisfaction with pharmaceutical services Offered at Kenyatta national hospital pharmacies
(Department of pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice, University of Nairobi., 2009)Background: The label on the dispensed medicines has two main functions. One is to uniquely identify the contents of the container. The other is to ensure that patients have clear and concise information which will enable ... -
Factors associated with late diagnosis and delayed presentation of Hiv/aids patients at the Kenyatta Hospital Comprehensive Care Centre
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009-05)Introduction Ensuring timely access to care for persons with HIV is an important public health goal. This study aimed to identify factors associated with late HIV diagnosis and delayed presentation to medical care after ...
