Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Characterization of Distressing Symptoms and Coping Strategies Among Breast Cancer Patients Under Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Cancer is ranked as the second cause of death globally, in 2020 it accounted for about10 million deaths mostly among women. Patients with breast cancer may experience various physical and emotional distressing ... -
Assessment of Factors Influencing the Potential Effectiveness of a Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Program Among Women in Kilifi and Siaya, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant cause of severe pneumonia among infants under 6 months of age worldwide and maternal immunization is being considered as a realistic strategy for prevention. Several ... -
Determinants of Access to Treatment Services for Anal Genital Warts Among Sex Workers Attending Kitengela Sub County Hospital, Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is transmitted through skin-to- skin contact, with genital and anal sex being the most common transmission routes. Anal-genital warts (AGWs) are benign proliferative skin ... -
Prevalence of Psychiatry and Other Substance Use Disorders Among Heroin Users on Methadone Maintenance Therapy (Mmt) at Ngara Clinic, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Individuals attending Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) frequently present with coexisting psychiatric ailments. Heroin is considered one of the most commonly used drugs which is also dangerous to the health ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Upper Extremity Lymphedema in Patients Post Breast Cancer Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Worldwide, Upper extremity lymphedema is among the prevalent debilitating complications post breast surgery. Its impacts are challenging to healthcare systems, healthcare providers, and patients. The incidence ... -
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Hypertension Among Hiv-positive Women of Reproductive Age on Antiretroviral Therapy in Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Kenya has improved the life expectancy for persons living with HIV. However, the emergence of non-communicable chronic diseases such as hypertension is ... -
Assessing Risk Factors Associated With Covid19 Disease Among Health Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The spread of Covid19 disease among health workers (HWs) has been associated with worsening acute shortage of HWs and overwhelmed health systems. Contextual evidence on the predominant source of Covid19 exposure among HWs ... -
Psychopathology, Resilience, and Risk Factors Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents: A Mixed Methods Study of the Special Unit Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background- Hearing disability is associated with challenges that may predispose one to psychopathology. There is little evidence on the population’s prevalence of psychopathology. Too much focus in research has been on ... -
Prevalence and Categories of Psychosocial Challenges Encountered by Critical Care Nurses Caring for Patients With Covid-19 at Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Units
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Infection with COVID-19 may require care in the Critical Care Unit (CCU). The pandemic necessitated expanded CCU capacity, as well as specialised CCU personnel to care for critically sick patients as the ... -
Pathotyping and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Diarrheagenic Escherichia Coli Isolated From Children in an Urban Informal Settlement, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diarrhea is among the primary contributors of mortality in children less than five years old globally. Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) is the prime causative agent of childhood diarrhea in underdeveloped nations. The ... -
The Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated With Development of Factor Viii Inhibitors in Patients With Hemophilia a Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Hemophilia A is a global challenge affecting 1 in 5000 males. Up to 5% of the hemophiliacs on treatment develop inhibitors which neutralize infused factor concentrates reducing the effectiveness of treatment ... -
Prevalence of Perceived Stigma in Patients With Epilepsy in Low Income Densely Populated Communities in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Stigma associated with epilepsy is a global phenomenon that has a direct negative psychosocial influence on people living with epilepsy (PLWE) and indirect negative impact on public health measures instituted ... -
Outcome of Trans-radial Uterine Artery Fibroid Embolisation: a Kenyan Experience.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Uterine leiomyomas are the most frequent cause of non-cancerous pelvic tumours in women. In Kenyatta National Hospital and the Karen Hospital, most patients are treated medically and surgically with myomectomy ... -
Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices and Workplace Support Offered to Formally Employed Mothers in Nairobi Accessing Well-child Services at the Nairobi Hospital Outpatient Centres
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Breastmilk is the most important nutrition that a mother can offer her child. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the most cost-effective strategies to reduce infant and child mortality. Despite the numerous ... -
Determinants of Keloid Recurrence in African Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Keloids are fibro-proliferative disorders of the skin resulting in excessive tissue overgrowth usually due to minor tissue injury. Keloids are attributed to abnormal wound healing with an exaggerated inflammatory ... -
Neonatal Hypothermia: a Retrospective Study on Association Between Admission Temperature and Mortality and Major Morbidity in Very Low Birth Weight (Vlbw) Neonates at Day Seven of Life in Kenyatta National Hospital New Born Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study Background Neonatal hypothermia prevalence is high as shown by studies both locally and internationally. Studies showing the incidence and associated factors of neonatal hypothermia have been conducted, however, ... -
Association Between Immediate Pre-delivery Ultrasound Estimated Fetal Weight and Labour Outcomes Among Term Parturients at Kenyatta National Hospitalin 2020-202 – (a Prospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Fetal weight, especially macrosomia, is associated with adverse obstetric outcomes including prolonged labor, operative delivery and shoulder dystocia. Studies from high income countries suggest that ... -
Effect of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Pneumonia Guideline Training on Health Workers Uptake of Oral Amoxicillin Among Children Aged 2-59 Months at Three Health Facilities in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background In 2014, WHO re-classified childhood pneumonia syndromes. The new classification included; severe pneumonia, pneumonia, and no pneumonia(1). The class of pneumonia (non-severe) involved both age-specific tachypnea ... -
Von Willebrand Factor Levels and Activity in Women With Menorrhagia in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Levels and activity of Von Willebrand Factor in Women with Menorrhagia Study Background Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most prevalent inherited bleeding disorder. It is a qualitative or quantitative defect in von ...
