Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Body Mass Index (Bmi) and Testosterone Influence on Male Partner Infertility Based on Semen Parameters in Kenyatta National Hospital Infertility and Urology Clinics in 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Globally, the rate of infertility is increasing rapidly with over forty-eight million five hundred couples experiencing infertility. Male infertility has been increasing with approximately 50% of couples with ... -
Comparison of Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics and Placental Microbiome in Women With Undernutrition Versus Normal Nutritional Status at Bungoma County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Undernutrition remains a major burden in low-income countries and is considered a significant risk factor for morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and younger children. It impacts the immune system, ... -
Prevalence, Obstetric Characteristics, Clinical Presentations and Outcomes of Patients Managed for Uterine Rupture at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2016 and December 2020. (a Descriptive Retrospective Cross-sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Uterine rupture is one of the leading causes of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Globally, the prevalence of uterine rupture is as low as 0.07%. However, in comparison to the global prevalence, there is ... -
Prevalence, Associated Factors, Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Pregnancies Complicated by Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Between 24 - 28 Weeks Gestational Age at Military Hospital of Kamenge
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Premature preterm rupture of membrane (PPROM) is a major public health concern, complicating approximately 3% of all pregnancies globally ,with 50% of these pregnancies resulting into preterm births. The ... -
Granulosa Cell Tumour of the Ovary: a Descriptive Cohort Study in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Granulosa cell tumour (GCT) of the ovary is a rare neoplasm accounting for about 2% - 5% of primary ovarian neoplasms. The major functions of granulosa cells include the synthesis of sex steroids and various ... -
Determining the Impact of Liposuction on Patient Satisfaction of Quality of Life and Body Image: a Prospective Study in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The need to be considered physically attractive and the urge to match the conventional beauty model is continually gaining importance in our modern society. This is further worsened by the unrealistic ideals ... -
Functional Outcome After Surgery for Intracranial Meningioma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Intracranial meningiomas represent 34.4% to 41.4% of all brain tumors at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Meningiomas and their attendant treatment can cause various functional and neuropsychological impairments that affect ... -
Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes Between Early/full Term and Late/post Term Gestations at Kenyatta National Hospital Between 2017 and 2019: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: As pregnancy continues past the expected due date, there is increased risk of both maternal and perinatal complications during pregnancy, labour or following birth and this is especially so for late and post ... -
Prevalence, Clinical Presentation and Initial Management of Subchorionic Hematoma Among Women With Per Vaginal Bleeding in the First Trimester of Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital in Year 2019-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2021)chorion and uterine wall and occurs usually in first trimester. The incidence of SCH based on studies done globally is between 3.5% to 39.5% It carries a risk of complicating pregnancy outcomes, including inducing miscarriages, ... -
Comparison of the Visual and International Prostate Symptom Score in the Evaluation of Patients With Benign Prostatic Enlargement at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background Lower urinary tract dysfunction is a common urological complaint. It is of heterogeneous origin and becomes more prevalent with age. The clinical approach to LUTS features the usage of the IPSS which ... -
Antibacterial, Antifungal and Sub-acute Toxicity Properties of Yushania Alpina (African Mountain Bamboo)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the recent times, chemotherapy against bacterial and fungal infections has faced a huge challenge because of resistance to antibiotics and antifungal agents and also emergence of new microbial infections which have ... -
Vaginal Microbiome in Women With Preterm Birth and Those With Term Birth That Attended Anc at Thika Level 5 County Referral Hospital Between January 2019 and March 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Vaginal microbiome influences pregnancy outcomes and the presence of vaginal dysbiosis has been shown to cause preterm birth. Approximately, there were 15 million preterm births per year, globally and 25% are attributable ... -
Antimicrobial Investigations, Phytochemical Constituents and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Acokanthera Schimperi (a. Dc.) Schweinf. Leaves Crude Extract
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Phytomedicine, a significant area of study and an intervention towards alleviation of mankind and animal suffering using ethnomedicine and ethnoveterinary approaches, has catapulted bioprospection in drug discovery. This ... -
Early Neurocognitive Outcome Post Resection of Adult Supratentorial Gliomas at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Gliomas are among the commonest primary brain tumors in our setting. Despite significant advances in molecular diagnosis and elucidation of pathogenesis, the prognosis remains poor especially for High grade ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Pattern of Injuries Among the Volleyball Players in the Kenya Volleyball Federation League: a Season’s Review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Volleyball is a popular sport and injuries are relatively common. Past research has consistently indicated a high prevalence of injuries in volleyball. Player demographic characteristics and various other ... -
Assessment of the Neonatal Referral and Transport System for Patients With Gastroschisis Reffered to Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Gastroschisis is a surgical condition where the bowel eviscerates through an anterior abdominal wall defect. This is a source of major heat and fluid loss and infection in the neonate. Patients with gastroschisis ... -
Incidence, Management, and Outcome of Refractory Postpartum Hemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital in the Year 2015 to 2020
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Hemorrhage is among the top five direct leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide with post-partum hemorrhage accounting for two-thirds of these deaths. Refractory PPH is bleeding that persists despite instituting what ... -
Caregiver Knowledge of Early Developmental Interventions After Perinatal Asphyxia at the Kenyatta National Hospital New Born Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Long-term perinatal asphyxia has been associated with convulsive disorders, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental delays, vision and hearing impairments among others. Despite this, the developing human brain has the ...
