Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of neonatal hyperglycaemia in neonates admitted to the new born unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Hyperglycaemia in neonates is a significant risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality. Most of the neonates are under significant physiological stress in addition to their co-morbidities, increasing the likelihood ... -
Comparative study of antimicrobial use in HIV infected/exposed and non infected children at Naivasha District Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Antimicrobial use in HIV exposed and infected children aged b~low 5 years is a very frequent occurrence in clinical practice. However, frequent, nnwarranted, and inappropriate use of these drugs has been on the ... -
Radiation dose received by the breasts during standard bilateral two view mammography
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction The breast is one of the main radiation sensitive organs in the human body and it is therefore important to have an accurate assessment of the absorbed dose to this organ and especially to the glandular ... -
Factors affecting levels of Asthma control in patients presenting to Kenyatta National, Thika and Mbagathi Districts Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by episodic airway narrowing and obstruction. Its prevalence has been noted to be on the increase both locally and worldwide. Asthma control, the ... -
Evaluation of P-Possum and O-Possum scores in prediction of 30 day mortality rate in patients undergoing resection for Oesophageal cancer
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background In the last two decades, P- POSSUM has been used for the prediction of post operative mortality rates in general surgery based on certain clinical parameters. The speciality based O-POSSUM uses, by and large, ... -
Patient outcomes with use and non-use of drain after thyroidectomy for clinically benign lesions. a prospective randomized clinical study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Prophylactic drainage in thyroid surgery has been a regular but experimental practice with no scientific evidence to support its gain. Current results recommend that postoperative haematoma cannot be averted ... -
The prevalence of helicobacter pylori in tonsillar tissue of patients undergoing tonsillectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Human Palatine Tonsils are lympho epithelial tissues which are part of the Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue which playa vital role in sampling and effector functions for the upper respiratory tract. Palatine ... -
Pattern of ocular findings in persons with Albinism in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Aim: The aim of this study was to establish the ocular findings in persons with albinisra in Kenya. Method This was a school based cross-sectional study conducted in schools for the blind and integrated education ... -
Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in children with adenoid or adenotonsillar hypertrophy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is a common condition in childhood, whose serious complications of pulmonary hypertension and cor-pulmonale are common and devastating but local prevalence is unknown. Objectives: ... -
Prevalence of stunting in patients on treatment for nephrotic syndrome at the Kenyatta National Hospital Renal clinic
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background Nephrotic Syndrome occurs most commonly in the age-group of 2-8 years, when the growth rate is at a steady state. Majority of patients (85%) are reported to have Steroid Sensitive Minimal Change Disease, ... -
A survey of knowledge, attitude and practice of analgesic use in accident and emergency departnment in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Internationally, there is proof that there is oligo analgesia in the accident and emergency department. It was therefore imperative to find out if the nurses and doctors working in the accident and emergency department at ... -
A study of the prevalence of intestinal parasites, in preschool children in Kibera, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Intestinal parasitic infections have been described as diseases of poverty and underdevelopment because they have been linked to lack of sanitation, lack of access to safe water and improper hygiene. These ... -
Diabetic retinopathy; knowledge, attitudes and practice among general practitioners in provincial hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Diabetes is increasingly becoming a significant problem in Kenya with more than three million people affected. Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes is among the leading causes of avoidable and ... -
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV infected and HIV exposed children at Naivasha District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Although non-adherence to prescribed therapies is widespread, it is particularly problematic with antiretroviral therapy for human immunodeficiency virus infection. Very high levels of adherence (~95%) are ... -
A clinical audit of emergency caesarean deliveries at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: The rate of emergency caesarean deliveries is increasing worldwide beyond the recommended rate of 15% of all deliveries in spite of well-documented evidence of increased maternal morbidity and mortality associated ... -
Effect of body mass index on pregnancy outcome at Kenyatta National Hospital: Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The increasing population of overweight and obese women world-wide is a major public health concern now reaching epidemic proportions. Two thirds of these women are in the reproductive age which has critical consequences ... -
A comparative study of cardiovascular response to laryngeal mask airway insertion and endotracheal intubation in elective surgery patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Tracheal intubation is a harmful stimulus that tends to provoke a marked sympathetic response manifested as tachycardia and hypertension which is predominantly deleterious in coronary or cerebral circulation ... -
Effect of Aspirin on platelet aggregation among patients with ischemic stroke and healthy volunteers at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Use of Aspirin in ischemic stroke has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent arterio-thrombotic events by up to 25%. Up to 30- 40% of patients with ischemic events have been shown to pe resistant to aspirin ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice of bereaved parents and health care providers towards autopsies in children under five years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health care professionals and the public toward autopsy are important as they will give information regarding factors that contribute to the low rate of autopsies in ... -
Maternal knowledge and practice of Porridge preparation and storage in the home
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background Food safety entails all the conditions and measures that are necessary during the production, processing, storage, distribution and preparation of food to ensure that it is safe, sound, wholesome and fit for ...
