Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence, Antimicrobial Sensitivity Patterns, and Risk Factors for Chlamydial and Gonococcal Genital Infections Among Pregnant Women at the Kenyatta National Hospital 2022
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Sexually transmitted infections have been on the rise and are a major public concern. The infections include Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, Hepatitis B and Human Immunodeficiency Virus. They ... -
The Prevalence and Pattern of Paediatric Proptosis in the Ophthalmology Department, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Proptosis of the eyeball is a clinical condition that can manifest in pediatric patients with a wide range of etiologies and clinical features. Etiologies range from congenital conditions to tumors and inflammatory ... -
Prevalence of Antenatal Depression and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Antenatal depression is an illness that many pregnant women go through as a result of physical and emotional changes. Excessive tiredness, mood changes, lack of hope, sleep difficulties, disinterest in everyday ... -
Factors Associated With Adverse Perinatal Outcomes Among Covid 19 Positive Pregnant Women in Pumwani Maternity and Aga Khan University Hospitals From 2021-2022, a Case-control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Pregnancy-related changes in the immune system make pregnant women more vulnerable to infections, including viral infections such as COVID-19. Pregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 face a higher risk ... -
An Online Survey on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Facebook Users in Mogadishu, Federal Republic of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Somalia faced challenges with mass vaccination such as limited vaccine supplies and vaccine hesitancy. Identifying reasons for vaccine hesitancy will inform the ... -
Prevalance of Hyperuricemia in Adult Renal Transplant Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Hyperuricemia is prevalent in renal transplant recipients and has been shown to be a cause of adverse graft outcome through its direct effects on the kidney and indirectly through its cardiovascular effects ... -
Clinical, Radiological and Histological Correlation in the Diagnosis of Orbital Tumours in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)INTRODUCTION Orbital tumours constitute a diverse range of benign and malignant lesions. These tumours lead to morbidity and mortality in affected patients. Diagnosis of orbital tumours depends on thorough clinical ... -
Limiting Hiv Target Cells in the Female Genital Tract by Inducing Immune Quiescence
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction and Objectives: In excess of 1.5 million new HIV-1 infections and over 800,000 HIV/AIDS-related deaths still occur annually across the globe despite much headway being made in HIV-1 management. Prevention of ... -
Feeding Practices of Paediatric Patients Aged One Month to Fifty-nine Months Admitted Into the Intensive Care Units (Icus) of Kenyatta National Hospital and Factors Associated With Initiation of Feeds Beyond the First 48 Hours of Icu Admission: (a Prospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Malnutrition occurs in critically ill children in both Low- and High-Income Countries. Feeding practices during Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission may contribute to the development of malnutrition. Malnutrition ... -
Effect of Outpatient Diarrhoea Case Management Training on Prescription of Oral Rehydration Solution and Zinc Among Children Aged 2-59 Months in 3 Health Centres in Nairobi County-a Before and After Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Diarrhoea is the second leading cause of death among children below five years globally. In 2004, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced zinc in addition to ORS for the treatment of diarrhoea in ... -
A Cross-sectional Analysis of Vision Related Quality of Life in Adult Patients With Keratoconus in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Keratoconus is a mostly bilateral and asymmetric corneal ectasia, which presents with poor vision, blurred images and occasional eye pain. This may affect the patient’s quality of life by hindering participation ... -
Presentation, Management and Pregnancy Outcomes of Rheumatic Diseases in Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital From April 2010 Tooctober 2022: (a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Rheumatic disease (RD) is prevalent in women of child bearing age and associated with several negative outcomes in pregnancy results, for example, preterm births, hypertensive disorders and increased risk for ... -
Prevalence, Patterns, and Factors Associated With Use of Low Dose Aspirin During Pregnancy Among the Pregnant Women at Risk of Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The use of low-dose aspirin (LDA) among pregnant women at risk of pre-eclampsia is a well-established, evidence-based intervention aimed at preventing or delaying the onset of early-onset pre-eclampsia and ... -
Quality of Life of Caregivers of Childhood Cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital: a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background Cancer is a disease of increasing incidence in Kenya and the patients need a caregiver during the treatment. Caregivers’ life is affected by the demanding and overwhelming process they go through while offering ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Curable Sexually Transmitted Infections in Women With Miscarriage in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a major public concern globally among women in the reproductive age. The curable STIs (gonorrhoea, chlamydial infections, syphilis and trichomoniasis) have a global ... -
An Audit, Review of Histopathologic Reporting and Reassessment of Venous Invasion Using Verhoeff Van Gieson Stain on Colorectal Cancer Resections at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) was ranked as the third most common cancer worldwide and was responsible for the second highest number of cancer related deaths after lung cancer in 2020, according to World Health ... -
The Prevalence and Pattern of Diabetic Retinopathy Among Adult Patients Using a Non-mydriatic Fundus Camera at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, Francistown, Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness globally. The growing prevalence of diabetes in Africa makes screening for the disease a priority since early detection and sufficient ... -
Prevalence of Adrenal Steroid Hormone Abnormalities Among Patients With Disorders of Sexual Differentiation, and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Disorders of Sexual Differentiation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Disorders of sexual differentiation (DSDs) are characterised by a congenital difference between the external genitalia and the chromosomal sex. There are many causes of DSD. Studies have shown that Congenital ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Neonates at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) occurs in the retina of preterm infants. It is characterized by incomplete retinal vascularization. ROP is a leading cause of blindness in children. With improved survival rates ... -
Awareness, Knowledge, and Perception of Strabismus Among Parents and Caregivers of Children Attending Paediatric Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Strabismus, a common eye condition affecting children, can lead to various complications, emphasizing the need for early detection and management. This study aimed to assess parental knowledge, awareness, and ...
