Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Descriptive comparative study of the oral health status of children with cleft lip and palate in Nairobi
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2008)No abstracts available -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of glaucoma patients attending clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Departmnent of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: Glaucoma is a characteristic optic neuropathy which typically results in specific patterns of progressive visual field loss and who’s most important risk factor is raised intraocular pressure (IOP). It is second ... -
The gynaecology long commentary review of gynaecological cancer morbidity in provincial general hospital Kakamega
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 2004)Background. Despite the socioeconomic improvements and the development of interventions, little progress has been made in reducing the prevalence of reproductive tract cancers in the recent decades especially in the ... -
The Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 2005)Background: In Kenya, little is known about men's knowledge, practice and attitudes towards contraception, despite their being the main decision-makers in most family setups. Objective: The study was to determine ... -
The pathology of Measles viral Pneumonia with special reference to Malnutrition
(Makere University, UgandaDepartment of Medicine, 1970)The mortality from measles is high in Tropical Countries. Since different strains of measles virus have not been shown to occur, the high mortality cannot be explained on the presence of a more virulent strain of measles ... -
The Case records and commentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2003)Cancer of the cervix is the commonest female genital malignancy in Kenya accounting for 71.5% of cases of all gynaecological malignant tumours the years 1974-1981 at K.N.H. Cytological screening (Pap smear) which was ... -
Development and validation of a liquid chromatograpidc method for the simultaneous determination of diphenhydramine, promethazine, chlorpheniramine and ephedrine in cold-cough syrups
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, 2009)The quality of essential drugs used to treat diseases such as HIV / AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria is often monitored locally through market surveillance initiatives driven by different Ministry of Health departments in ... -
Case records and commmentaries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 2003)Objective of the Study: The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of Osteoporosis and osteopenia in three different racial groups of women over 40 years of age, attending the Aga Khan Hospital ... -
Nurse-Midwives' perception on promotion of self-care among patients admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital maternity ward
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Knowledge on diabetes mellitus among diabetic patients attending Kenyatta National Hospital outpatient clinic
(University of NairobiDepartment of pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice, 2008)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease that has significant morbidity and mortality worldwide resulting from complications arising from poor control. 1,3 There is no local data to show the level of diabetic ... -
A study of etiology and demographic characteristics of chronic hoarseness of voice at the Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2005)This was a prospective study on the Etiology of Chronic Hoarseness of Voice (HOV) and demographic characteristics of patients attending Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgical Department ... -
Prevalence of anaemia, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in nine month child infants attending well clinic in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2009)Iron deficiency IS the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, with the highest prevalence found in developing countries. Consequences of iron deficiency include developmental delay, behavioural disturbances, growth ... -
Risk factors for early complications of tracheostomes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2011)Background: A tracheostomy is a surgical intervention that can mean the difference between life and death. It has been practiced for thousands of years. The operation is associated with various complications the commonest ... -
Determinants of early complications of Adenotonsillectomy
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2007)Background: Adenotonsillectomy (ASTS) is the commonest surgical procedure undertaken in children by otolaryngologists the world over. This operation is associated with various complications the commonest of which include ... -
Estimation of endotracheal tube cuff pressures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2006)Objective: To determine the ability of Intensive Care givers to accurately inflate endotracheal tube cuffs using standard syringe technique and estimate endotracheal tube cuff pressure by finger palpation of the pilot ... -
Audit of care for children Aged 6 to 59 months admitted with severe malnutrition at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2009)Background: World Health Organization treatment guidelines for severe malnutrition aim to improve the quality of inpatient care and reduce mortality. This study audited quality of care for severely malnourished children ... -
Emergency contraceptives, knowledge, Attitude and practice at the Kenya Medical Training Centre, Kenyatta
(University of NairobiInstitute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University of Nairobi, 2006)Background: Use of regular family planning is high in Kenya (33%) as compared to other African countries. Despite this, Kenya still has a high fertility rate (total fertility rate 4.85 per 1000 population), which as a ... -
A histological microbiological and immunological study of patients undergoing tonsillectomy for recurrent Sore throats at the Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 1977)A histological, microbiological, virological and immunological study of tonsils removed from patients Buffering recurrent attacks of sore throat was done. The study was done on patients seen in Ear., Nose and Throat (E. ... -
The effect of depo-provera on the platelet function, plasma fibrinogen concentration and haemoglobin level in women attending the family planning clinic at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi.
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1993)The effect of "Depo-Provera" on the platelet function, plasma fibrinogen concentration and Hamoglobin level in 75 women attending the family planning clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital was studied. A similar number of ... -
A comparison of modified and standard pap staining methods in the assessment of cervical smears at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 2010)Invasive carcinoma of the cervix is one of the most common cancers in the world. Cervical cancer is preventable by screening methods. The traditional screening method is the Pap smear. As practiced conventionally Pap stain ...
