Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes Between Chronic Hypertensive Pregnant Women With and Without Superimposed Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital From 2016-2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) complicate 6-15% of pregnancies globally, and are associated with increased risks of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. HDPs are the 3rd leading cause of ... -
Detection of Azithromycin Resistance in Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia Trachomatis and Mycoplasma Genitalium Among Symptomatic Women Attending Two Hospitals in Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis are among the most prevalent organisms responsible for reproductive tract infections in both men and women, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). ... -
Maternal Risk Factors for Perinatal Asphyxia at the Kiambu Level Five Hospital . (a Case Control Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The prevalence rate of birth asphyxia in resource poor countries in Africa is high with Kenya reporting a prevalence rate of 5.1 % in one local hospital. However, this prevalence is an under es- timation of ... -
Pattern of Ocular Findings and Conjunctival Swab Positivity in Patients With Coronavirus Disease-19 at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)background: On 11th March 2020, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) which causes Corona Virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) was declared a global pandemic. Ocular signs have been documented in several ... -
Assessment of Meat Preservation Practices by Meat Retail Stores and Estimation of Losses Due to Spoilage in Dagoretti Sub-county, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Meat spoilage significantly reduces the quality of meat consumed as well as revenue generated from the meat industry. Research has demonstrated that the agents of spoilage are attributed mostly to microbial contamination ... -
Clinicopathological Stratification and Early Surgical Outcome of Paediatric Medulloblastoma Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Brain tumors are the second most prevalent cancer in children, behind Leukaemia, and the most common solid tumour. Medulloblastomas (MBs) are the most prevalent malignant brain tumors in children (tumour grade ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression Among Women Attending Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre in Arusha, Tanzania Between December 2021 and March 2022. A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Postpartum depression is a non-psychotic mood disorder whose onset is within 4-6 weeks and up to 12 months after childbirth. 10-15% of women are affected by postpartum depression globally. PPD is associated ... -
E-learning Experience Among Postgraduate, Medical Students and Teaching Staff in Departments Imparting Knowledge on Childhood Conditions at the School of Medicine, University of Nairobi Multimethod Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The disruption of learning due to lockdown measure brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic forced educational institutions to accelerate the use and adoption of eLearning technology tool as a medium of ... -
Adverse Maternal-perinatal Outcomes and Associated Risk Factors in Hellp Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HELLP syndrome complicates around 0.9% of all pregnant women and up to 20% of women with severe preeclampsia and eclampsia. HELLP Syndrome has been significantly associated with adverse maternal-perinatal ... -
Prevalence and Types of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Autism affects about 1 in every 160 children globally. Genetic defects are associated with the development of Autism and about 10 to 20 % of these patients have genetic metabolic abnormalities. Involvement of ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Patterns and Types of Orthopaedic and Trauma Admissions to Kenyatta National Hospital and the Associated Factors: Before and After Enforcement of Referral Guidelines
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Inappropriate utilization of higher-level health facilities and ineffective management of the referral processes in resource-limited settings is increasingly becoming a concern in health care management in developing ... -
Clinicopathological Characteristics of Hiv Positive and Hiv Negative Patients With Figo Stages 1 to 11a Cervical Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Around 604,000 new cases of cancer of the cervix and 342,000 deaths from cervical cancer were reported worldwide in 2020 with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections found to exacerbate its occurrence by ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Neuropraxic and Genitoperineal Complications Following Fracture Table Use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Fracture tables are frequently used in lower limb surgeries, but they can result in complications like genitoperineal and neuropraxic injuries. These injuries include lower limb nerve damage, skin death, pudendal ... -
Evaluation of the Golden Proportion, Recurring Esthetic Dental Proportion and the Golden Percentage in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: One of the aims of Contemporary Aesthetic Dentistry in the 21st century is to ensure maintenance of symmetrical proportions between the widths of maxillary anterior teeth during replacement of missing teeth ... -
Latency, Perinatal and Maternal Outcomes in Conservatively Managed Patients With Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes at 24-34 Weeks Gestation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) complicates 3%-8% of all pregnancies and is associated with 30–40% of preterm births, perinatal and maternal morbidities, and mortality. At 24-34 weeks, PPROM is ... -
Evaluation of the Quality of Commercial Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been widespread and devastating with the World Health Organization (WHO) attributing six million deaths to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ... -
Role of Oral Health Clinicians in Screening for Non- Communicable Diseases in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Background Oral health clinicians need to play a bigger role in preventing, identifying, and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dental clinics in public hospitals are often the only point of contact ... -
Comparison of Placental Structure in Pregnant Women With Undernutrition and Those With Normal Nutrition Delivered at Bungoma County Referral Hospital Between January 2018 and December 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The prevalence of maternal, fetal and newborn morbidity and mortality associated with undernutrition is high in the lower and middle income countries. A significant number of the pregnant population in Africa ... -
Prevalence and Types of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Autism affects about 1 in every 160 children globally. Genetic defects are associated with the development of Autism and about 10 to 20 % of these patients have genetic metabolic abnormalities. Involvement of ... -
The Clinical Patterns of Presenting Signs and Symptoms of Anterior Urethral Stricture Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally, urethral stricture disease (USD) accounts for 0.6% of older patients and is a disease with associated financial toxicity and multiple comorbidities. This condition dramatically influences patients' ...
