Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence & Factors Associated With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis Among Professional Golfers in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Study Background- Golf has been associated with an increased risk of injuries and abnormal loading conditions to the knee joint. This is due to the repetitive nature and biomechanical requirements of the golf swing which ... -
Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Clinicians From Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital Towards Management of Intentional Self-harm
(Uon, 2021)Background With the current suicide rate of 3.2 per 100.000 population in Kenya, intentional self-harm (ISH) represents a considerable burden. In ICD-10, it is included under external causes of mortality and morbidity, ... -
Diabetic Foot Disease: the Association of Foot Deformities, Sensory Testing and Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: The 21st century has seen a rapid surge of diabetes in low and middle income countries. Sub-optimally controlled DM has been associated with a myriad of complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN) affects ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes on Complementary Feeding Practices Among the Healthcare Workers in Level 2 and 3 Health Facilities in Nairobi County
(Uon, 2021)Background: World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on infant nutrition state that mothers should exclusively breastfeed their children for the first six months of life. At six months, an infant‟s energy requirements ... -
Framework for Bereavement Care After Perinatal Loss: Affected Parents’ Perspective and Healthcare Providers’ Perspective at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2020. A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(Uon, 2021)Background: Within a year of a loss of pregnancy, about 20% of mothers develop some form of psychological disorder, with anxiety and depression being the commonest. If the disorders are not managed, progression to serious ... -
Formulation of Hydroalcoholic Gel With 80% Isopropyl Alcohol
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Hydro alcoholic gels are used as hand disinfectants to kill microbes on the skin. Most of hydro alcoholic gels contain a WHO recommended alcohol concentration with a range of 60% to 95% which destroys the ... -
The Diagnostic Yield of Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Pathologies During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at the Kenyatta National Hospital: A Comparison Between Indirect Laryngoscopy and Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy Findings
(Uon, 2021)Background: Evaluation of the larynx and pharynx areas is not always performed during oesophagogastroduodenoscopy(OGD) despite the oropharynx and laryngopharynx being bypassed to get to the oesophagus. Laryngopharyngeal ... -
Effects of Timed Phone Call Surveillance Versus Routine Care on Postpartum Care, Identification of Risk Factors and Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital, a Randomized Controlled Trial
(Uon, 2021)Study title:Effect of timed phone call surveillance versus routine care on postpartum care, selected adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes at KNH, a randomized controlled trial. PI-Brian Liyayi; Supervisors: Bosire Alex, ... -
Assessment of Blood and Blood Components Transfusion Practices and Challenges Experienced by Healthcare Workers in the Medical Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Despite blood being lifesaving, it is not always available when needed. Prolonged turnaround time (TAT) and unavailability of blood and its components impact negatively on patient care. At the Kenyatta National ... -
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Inmates on Haart at Embu Prison Dispensary, Comprehensive Care Clinic
(Uon, 2021)I. Introduction Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a combination of interrelated risk factors of metabolic origin; the components include increased insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. WHO defines HAART ... -
Evaluation of Selected Surface Active Agents in the Dissolution of Griseofulvin Granules Prepared by Hot Melt Granulation
(Uon, 2021)Introduction Poor aqueous solubility presents a major formulation challenge for many active pharmaceutical ingredients. The use of surface-active agents is a common strategy to address poor drug solubility. Griseofulvin ... -
Gender Related Constraints and Opportunities Along Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia Vaccine Value Chain in Machakos County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)This work aimed at improving the small ruminant livestock value chains in Machakos by establishing interventions in animal health and women empowerment through their opportunities in vaccine value chain (VVC).The study ... -
Planning and Budgeting Practices Among Health Workers in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Health workers and managers planning and budgeting practices are unknown, yet they are key influencers of the processes. However, they rarely have the knowledge or participate in the process. This study investigated the ... -
Serum Anti-mullerian Hormone as a Predictor of Metaphase Ii Oocyte Yield During Controlled Ovarian Stimulation in a Private Fertility Clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Treatment of infertility is a major global problem which has remained a challenge in many ways. The cornerstone of in vitro fertilization (IVF), which forms the end point in care of infertile couples, is ... -
Quality of Antenatal Care Services and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Patients With Pre-eclampsia With Severe Features Managed at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)QUALITY OF ANTENATAL CARE SERVICES AND PREGNANCY OUTCOMES AMONG PATIENTS WITH PRE-ECLAMPSIA WITH SEVERE FEATURES MANAGED AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL Introduction. Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are the second most ... -
Knowledge, Perception and Practices of Diving Fishermen in Relation to Decompression Sickness: a Cross Sectional Survey of the Diving Fishermen of Vanga, Kwale County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background- Decompression Sickness is the greatest danger to the health and wellbeing of diving fishermen, potentially rendering them permanently disabled or dead. Published prevalence of decompression sickness in ... -
Distribution, Patterns and Severity of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Motorcycle Crash Victims at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Road traffic crash injuries constitute a major public health burden and has led to an increase in morbidity, disability and mortality for the victims. Motorcycle crashes (MCC) contribute a large proportion ... -
Prevalence of Placental Bed Bacterial Infections Among Preterm Births at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Major cause of cause of death globally in children below the age of 5 years is attributed to prematurity. Intrauterine infection during pregnancy contributes significantly to preterm labor, PPROM and finally ... -
Characterization of the Drug Use Patterns and Potential Interactions Among Mentally Ill Patients
(Uon, 2021)Background: The chronic use of antipsychotics among mentally ill patients requires a careful balance between effectiveness and the consequential adverse effects or drug-drug interactions. Studies characterizing the prescribing ... -
Suboptimal Vitamin D Levels in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Pediatric chronic kidney disease remains a challenging and relatively understudied area of pediatric nephrology, which affects several children globally. Patients with chronic kidney disease are more susceptible ...
