Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Incidence and Risk Factors of Acute Kidney Injury After Emergency Laparotomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most under-diagnosed post-operative complications and yet associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It is influenced by both patient and procedural factors. Study ... -
Effectiveness and Treatment Experience of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients on Targeted Therapy, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Among the four-breast cancer molecular subtypes, HER2-positive breast cancer accounts roughly to 20% of the occurrences, aggressive and has a poorer prognosis than other sub-classification. Trastuzumab has had a significant ... -
Modelling Time to Hypertension Development and Associated Factors Among Patients on First Line Anti Retroviral Therapy in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)INTRODUCTION: Kenya is among Sub Saharan African countries facing the HIV/AIDS epidemic challenge. The introduction of ART in management of this epidemic has yielded good results in terms of viral suppression, reduction ... -
The University Of Nairobi Audit Of Visual Outcome Of Cataract Surgery In Garissa General Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)STUDY BACKGROUND: Cataract is the opacification of the natural lens that focusses light on to the retina. It is the leading cause of blindness world-wide. Cataract blindness is reversible by surgery that involves extraction ... -
Occurrence Of Select Heavy Metals In Groundwater Sources And Potential Health Risks Among Residents In Informal Settlements Of Kisumu East County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Groundwater contamination with heavy metals is a global problem with millions of people at risk. Exposure to even low concentration of heavy metals through long term ingestion of contaminated water is responsible for various ... -
Preoperative Predictors for Intraoperative Blood Transfusion in Crossmatched Adult Patients Undergoing General, Gynaecologic and Orthopaedic Surgeries.
(University of nairobi, 2022)Background: Transfusion of blood intraoperatively in general, gynaecological, orthopaedic surgeries can be lifesaving. At KNH, grouping and crossmatching for blood compatibility of donor blood is carried out for many of ... -
Determinants of Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Diabetes Outpatient Clinic Master in Public Health, University of Nairobi
(University of nairobi, 2022)Background of the study: Type II Diabetes Mellitus is globally with roughly 80% of those affected being found in developing countries. Glycemic control is the main forecaster of diabetes-related complications, morbidity ... -
Validation of a Low-cost in-house Hiv Integrase Inhibitor Drug-resistance Assay and Characterization of the Pol- Integrase Region From Patients Failing Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HIV drug resistance testing (DRT) plays an essential role in the surveillance of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) and informs on the effectiveness of treatment regimens for people living with HIV (PLHIV). HIV DRT ... -
Influence of Parenting Style on Delinquent Behaviour Among Borstal Institutions Inmates, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In an effort to lessen juvenile delinquency, more attention is now being placed on how parents may nurture their children to become more contributing members of society when they are adults. This study aimed to determine ... -
Evaluating Quality of Health Education Messages Among Postnatal Women in the Postnatal Wards, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Quality health education received by postnatal women is very important in helping them become responsible for their own health status and that of the baby. It also helps women recognize danger signs and thus ... -
Perinatal Depression and Maternal-infant Bonding Disorders in Mothers of Full-term Normal Infants
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The periods during pregnancy and postnatal are known to be vital for the commencement and progression of mother–infant bonding. A mother suffering from depression in the course of any of these stages may have ... -
Markers of Microbial Translocation in Hiv-infected and Hiv-negative Adults in a Kenyan Urban Centre: a Cross-sectional Comparative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The incidence of non-communicable diseases in persons infected with HIV has been on the increase, due to persistent chronic immune activation and inflammation despite effective HAART. Passage of microbes from the ... -
Correlation of High-resolution Ultrasonography and Conventional Radiography in the Evaluation of Heel Pain at Kenyatta National Hospital Principal Investigator
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The recent improvements in ultrasound technology coupled with wide availability, safety, portability, cost-effectiveness, non-ionizing with high spatial resolution renders it the initial choice of imaging for ... -
Preclinical Care, Clinical Management, and Outcomes of Dog Bite Injuries in High Rabies Burden Districts of Wakiso and Kampala, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Uganda is endemic for rabies disease primarily transmitted to humans through dog bites. Although Uganda has established guidelines on appropriate wound care following dog bites, anecdotal reports of patients applying local ... -
Trends And Dynamics In The Utilization Of Insulin In Kiambu Level 5 Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The estimation of the demand for health commodities is an important aspect in the prevention of stock outs in health facilities. More so, given the numerous challenges that public health facilities in developing countries ... -
Comparing Sociodemographic, Reproductive and Clinicopathological Characteristics Associated With Hormonal Contraceptive Use Among Women With Uncomplicated Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Planned pregnancy is recommended for women with diabetes mellitus due to increased maternal and perinatal risks and adverse outcomes in pregnancy. The need for effective reversible and safe contraception is ... -
Patterns and Risk Factors of Congenital Heart Disease and Treatment Outcomes During Acute Phase Hospitalization Among Children Aged Under 5 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are common congenital anomalies that account for a significant proportion of mortality and morbidity in children. Presentation of CHD varies from asymptomatic discovered accidentally ... -
Risk Factors, Indications and Outcomes of Post Cesarean Section Readmission at Knh: a Case-control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Cesarean section (CS) is one of the most common major surgical procedures in Obstetrics. It is an effective lifesaving procedure in preventing maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity when medically ... -
Assessment of Observer Variability in Determining Mammographic Breast Density as Per the American College of Radiology Birads 2013 Lexicon at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Breast density is a well-known and proven independent risk factor for breast cancer and can significantly affect the sensitivity of screening mammograms. Mammographic breast density is thus great importance in ...
