Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Single intraoperative intravenous co-amoxiclav versus postoperative full oral course in preventioyn of post adenotonsillectomy morbidity
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2009)Adenotonsillectomy is one of the commonest operations in otolaryngology. The postoperative morbidity includes pain, infection and reduced food intake that may result in dehydration. The morbidity of adenotonsillectomy ... -
Evaluation of bacterial flora and antimicrobial susceptibility of chronic suppurative otitis media at the Kenyatta national hospital a prospective study
(Department of Surgery, 2009)Main objective: To determine the bacteriological flora of CSOM and its antimicrobial susceptibility at the KNH. The WHO definition of CSOM was applied in this study. Study design: Cross sectional descriptive study ... -
Mucociliary clearance time in patients with and without rhinitis: a case control study
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2008)Rhinitis may be allergic or non allergic. Allergic rhinitis, perennial or seasonal is the most common type of rhinitis, affecting approximately 20% of the population while nonallergic rhinitis affects 5-10%. While rhinitis ... -
Demographic pattern and clinical characteristics of nasopharyngeal carcinoma seen in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2003)Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the demographic pattern of nasopharyngeal carcinoma with respect to age, sex, geographical distribution (of patients).The study also determined prevalent signs & symptoms, duration ... -
A study of the prevalence and correlates of early onset neonatal hypocalcaemia in term neonates at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2011)Introduction: Hypocalcaemia is a major concern in the neonatal period, often associated with metabolic disturbances whose consequences are high morbidity and mortality. Neonatal hypocalcaemia correlates to foetal and ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for hearing loss in children following bacterial meningitis in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2010)Background: Bacterial meningitis is the most common etiology for acquired sensorineural hearing loss. The resulting social and educational impairments can be devastating to the individual and to society. By identifying ... -
Postpartum mothers' perception on quality of intrapartum care in Naivasha district hospital labour ward
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing, 2012)Quality of intra-partum care is an important determinant of outcomes of pregnancy especially in minimizing intra-partum and post-partum related complications of pregnancy. The realization of Millennium Development Goal ... -
Patients' perceptions regarding nursing care in the general surgical wards at kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing, 2012)Background: Nursing care is a major component of the health services because it is one of the determinants of quality health services. The anecdotal patients' care evaluation and media reports have portrayed negative ... -
Barriers to access of quality renal replacement therapy in end-stage renal disease patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing, 2012)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, economic and man power factors dictate a conservative approach to RRT but majority of ESRD patients "perish" because of lack of funds. Very few patients can afford regular maintenance ... -
Factors associated with falls among in-patients in medical and surgical wards at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing, 2012)Falls are tile third most common cause of unintentional injury and death across all age groups and the leading cause among people 65 years and older (Tzeng and Yin, 2008). The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence ... -
Complementary and alternative medicine for type 2 diabetes mellitus: Role of medicinal herbs
(Journal of Diabetes and EndocrinologyDepartment of Medical Physiology, 2012-10)Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with glucose-lowering effect is increasingly being sought by patients and health care professionals. Its use is estimated at 17 to 80% among diabetic patients. Not only is this ... -
Detection of circulating immune complex associated parasite antigen in human loiasis: A new approach to diagnosis
(Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, University of LiverpoolDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 1993)Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College School of Medicine, London, UK. Previous attempts to determine the interactions between filariasis transmission intensity, infection and chronic disease have ... -
Seroprevalence of Syphilis at Delivery at Mount Meru Regional Hospital Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2013)In Tanzania Screening for Syphilis during antenatal care is only done once at booking. So far in Arusha region like many other regions in Tanzanian hospitals, no study has been done to establish the actual seroprevalence ... -
Acceptability, Uptake and Safety of Intra-Operative IUCD Placement at KNH and Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012)Increasing number of women undergo elective cesarean section due to repeat cesarean section, breech presentation, fetal or maternal conditions, these women need effective long term contraception to allow them recuperate ... -
Acceptability and uptake of immediate post abortion insertion of intrauterine contraceptive devices at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2013)In Kenya, over 300000 abortions occur annually, most of which are thought to have been induced. Providing highly effective, long acting and rapidly reversible method of contraception such as an IUCD in the period immediately ... -
Utilization of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hiv (PMTCT)) at Juba Teaching Hospital-(South Sudan)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2010)Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is the most common route of infection in paediatrics HIV acquisition. It contributes to more than 90% of paediatrics HIV infections. Vertical transmission of HIV virus can occur ... -
Prevalence of postpartum depression among women delivering at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012)Postpartum depression is a common occurrence which is often undiagnosed when symptoms are not severe and may progress into severe or chronic state if unrecognized and untreated. Being the most frequent form of mental illness ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of sexually transmitted infections among female survivors of sexual assault at the Nairobi womens hospital.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012)BACKGROUND: Sexual assault cases have been increasing over the years. Currently about 270 survivors are treated monthly at the Nairobi Women’s hospital. At KNH 400 survivors were treated in 2011. Sexual assault increases ... -
Emergency caesarean section turnaround time and its effect on maternal and newborn health outcomes at University of Nairobi teaching hospitals
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2010)Background: It is widely advocated that the decision-to-delivery interval (DDI) for emergency caesarean section should not exceed 30 minutes. The practicability, justification, anticipated benefit on neonatal outcome and ... -
Effectiveness of syndromic management of vaginal discharge at specialized treatment center (casino) Nairobi.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2009)BACKGROUND: Syndromic management is a World Health Organization (WHO) strategy for the management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). Diagnosis is based on identification of syndromes, which are combinations of ...
