Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Correlation of WHO clinical staging with CD4 counts in adult HIV/AIDS patients at KNH
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)OBJECTIVE: To determine the degree of correlation between the WHO clinical staging and CD4 T cell counts in HIV / AIDS adults at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETIING: Kenyatta ... -
Patterns of hearing impairment as seen in patients coming for Audiological assessment to the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Objective: To study the Patterns of Hearing Impairment as seen in patients coming for Audiological Assessment to the ENT Department at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. ... -
The role of computerized tomography in the diagnosis of intracranial pathology in children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The rapidly growing use of CT scan in paediatrics worldwide carries the potential for increased radiation exposure to children undergoing these scans. This has been associated with small but significant increased risk of ... -
Correlates of post loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) Recurrence of Cervical Intra epithelical Neoplasia
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Cervical cancer is the commonest gynaecological malignancy worldwide, with an increased burden of disease in developing countries. Effective cytological screening and follow up intervention programs have been ... -
Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity among Sudanese refugees living in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)One per cent of the world's populations, 50 million people, are currently uprooted. In Africa there are 6 million refugees. In the past decade the worldwide refugee population has increased tenfold and all indicators show ... -
Assessment of bacterial contaminants in whole blood and packed red cells at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Blood Transgusion Unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background Transfusion of blood and blood products is a common in patient management. Blood for transfusion should be sterile but can get contaminated during collection, product preparation or during storage when small ... -
Development and validation of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous determination of Bromhexine, Guaifenesin, Ambroxol, Salbutamol/Terbutaline, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate in Cough-cold syrups
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Cough is one of the most common symptoms for which patients seek treatment from primary health care providers. Cough syrups are usually prescribed for relieve of coughs and most of them are formulated as combination of ... -
The role of Brucellosis in spontaneous abortion at Narok District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection caused by bacteria of the genus brucella. It is endemic in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa. Brucella is a major aetiological agent of spontaneous abortion in ... -
Risk factors for severe dehydration and hypovolaemic shock in children presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital with acute Gastroenteritis
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Dehydration is the most frequent and dangerous complication of acute gastroenteritis which accounts for millions of deaths each year in young children, mostly in developing countries. There remains much to be ... -
Variations in ventricular endoscopic findings in infants wiith Hydrocephalus
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy has become well accepted as a standard treatment option for selected patients with symptomatic obstructive hydrocephalus. It has become established as an alternative to initial ... -
Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and other Cardiovascular risk factors in Kibera slum
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background Diabetes is a global health problem affecting 197 million people worldwide and over 10 million in Sub Saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it has been postulated that prevalence ... -
Seroprevalence of Chikungunya,Yellow Fever and West Nile viruses in children at the Alupe District Hospital in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Arboviruses including Chikungunya virus, Yellow fever virus and West Nile virus are recognized causes of acute febrile illness in the tropics, and have been responsible for epidemic outbreaks in some parts of ... -
Effect of dental caries and malocclusion on the oral health-related quality of life in 12-14 year old children in Viwandani Slum, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Traditional methods of measuring oral health mainly use clinical dental indices. In recent years, the use of subjective assessments to gain information about the impact of oral disorders on Oral-Health Related ... -
Surveillance of injuries among Kenya Rugby Football Union (KRFU) players-season 2010
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The Kenya rugby scene is changing. There are now more players and stiffer competition with attendant rise in the standards of play.The increase in both public awareness and media attention makes the sport verycompetitive. ... -
Cognitive dysfunction among HIV-Positive patients attending Comprehensive Care Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Objective: To determine the prevalence of cognitive dysfunction among HIV -positive patients attending the Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC) at Kenyatta National Hospital. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Comprehensive ... -
Nurses' and patients' perception on the importance of nurse-caring behaviours: a study at surgical wards of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Although the importance of caring in nursing and its influence on patients' satisfaction with healthcare services has been demonstrated, there is minimal study on caring in surgical settings in developing countries. A ... -
Prevalence of Hypertension and other Cardiovascular risk factors in Kibera Slum, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and more specifically cardiovascular di§eases (CVD), are a major cause of the morbidity and mortality burden worldwide and in the Sub-Saharan Africa. Hypertension is an important ... -
Appropriateness of drug prescriptions among children on treatment for Tuberculosis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Tuberculosis is an ancient disease. It contributes significantly to the burden of disease in today's world. Globally, tuberculosis (TB) accounts for an estimated 9.4 million cases and 2 million deaths per year. ... -
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