Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Influence of parental anxiety on children's behaviour during dental treatment in relation to the caries experience among 3-5-years-olds in three public dental clinics in Nairobi
(Department of paediatric dentistry & orthodontics, school of dental sciences, college of health sciences, university of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Dental anxiety is a fear traditionally defined as an irrational and exaggerated fear of dentists and dental procedures. It is a worldwide phenomenon with a prevalence ranging from 3-43%. Females have been ... -
Assessment of knowledge and attitude on antiretroviral therapy among nursing students
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008-12)Title: Assessment of knowledge and attitude on antiretroviral therapy among nursing students. Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude of final year nursing students at Kenyatta National Hospital. Specific ... -
Fractures of femoral shaft: a comparative study of results of treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987)The various methods used in management of fractures of femoral shaft were reviewed. A total of 306 fractures were seen and managed over the period of study. Complications associated with individual methods were compared ... -
Gastric cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital Blood Group Distribution, helicobacter pylori status and dietary patterns in patients with gastric carcinoma: A comparative study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Gastric carcinoma is the 9th commonest malignancy in Kenya and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Various risk factors have been associated with it. Blood group A is associated with increased incidence of diffuse ... -
Comparison of ultrasonography with clinical examination under anaesthesia in the staging of carcinoma of the cervix at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1993-07)An analytical prospective study was done. 100 patients admitted in a gynaecology oncology ward with a diagnosis of carcinoma of the cervix where recruited. They were staged both by clinical examination under anaesthesia ... -
The ultrasonographic pattern of findings seen on hepatobiliary system in patients with jaundice
(2009)Background: Jaundice is a common presenting sign for various causes of morbidity ~d mortality in Kenya Diagnosing the cause of jaundice needs a multi-displinary approach and various imaging modalities are applied especially ... -
Posterior capsular opacification at Lions Sight First Eye Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Objective: To determine the factors associated with posterior capsular opacification (PC0) at Lions Sight First Eye Hospital (LSFEH). Design: Case control study Setting: Lions Sight First Eye Hospital Subjects: 130 ... -
Inguinal hernia and hernia repair in adults: the disease as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital over a five year period
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1984)This is a retrospective study of all adult patients with inguinal hernia who were admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, over a five year period, between January, 1980 and December, 1984. A total ... -
Maternal and neonatal outcome following caesarean section under spinal versus general Anesthesia in Kenyatta National Hospital maternity theatre
(Department of surgery-university of Nairobi, 2009)The risk of maternal death with caesarean section is four times that associated with all types of vaginal Birth. Poor maternal and neonatal outcome are more commonly associated with general anesthesia for cis as compared ... -
Aetiology, pharmaco-therapeutic interventions and clinicaloutcome in acute decompensated heart failure admissions to Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)Objective: To characterize heart failure in patients admitted to medical ward at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Design: Prospective clinical observational register. Setting: Medical ward, Kenyatta National ... -
Assessment of body iron stores in rural pregnant women
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987)A group of 184 pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Kangundo hospital, in Machakos District, had their blood samples taken for the estimation of the body iron stores at term. This was done by measuring serum ... -
A cute respiratory failure at the accident and emergency Department Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital Nairobi, Kenya.
(2009)Background: Acute respiratory failure (ARP) is a common presentation at the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. Delay or failure to identify ARP can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Advances in assisted ... -
The prevalence of infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in patients being treated for spontaneous abortions at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Polyarthritis in Kenya
(University of LondonMedicine, 1965)An attempt is made to describe the general physician's view of rheumatology in the African in Kenya with a review of findings elsewhere in tropical Africa. Osteoarthritis is excluded and monoarticular disease is only ... -
Compassion fatigue and burnout syndrome among medical workers at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)The objective of this study was to establish the prevalence of and factors associated with burnout syndrome and compassion fatigue among medical practitioners and nurses at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Descriptive ... -
The pattern of intracranial lesions detected by cranial sonography in infants at the Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1993-05)A one year prospective study was carried out at the, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to establish the pattern of intracranial lesions detectable by cranial sonography in 100 infants. Patients were recruited from the ... -
A survey of laryngeal mask airway use by anaesthesia practitioners at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Background: The LMA is an airway management device that is indicated for achieving and maintaining control of the airway during routine and emergency anaesthetic procedures in patients who are not at risk of regurgitation ... -
Prevalence of acute coronary syndromes amongst type 2 Diabetics presenting with Ischaemic Ecg's to the Kenyatta National Hospital Accident and Emergency Department
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008-05)Background The global number of individuals with diabetes is projected to increase dramatically by 2030. The cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes are on the rise in the developing countries. There is very ... -
A retrospective cohort study on the effectiveness of automated peritoneal dialysis in the management of acute renal failure in Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Background: Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is peritoneal dialysis (PD) using cycler machines which can deliver predetermined volumes of dialysate into the peritoneal cavity and then drain it after a programmed dwell ... -
Ocular findings in patients attending the dermatology clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)Aim The aim of this study was to establish the magnitude and pattern of ocular conditions seen in patients attending the dermatology clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Method This was a hospital based cross ...
