Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy in Major Trauma Orthopaedic Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Mortality due to trauma is a major public health issue. It is among leading causes of death in persons aged between 25-44yrs. Within the first 48hrs of admission, uncontrolled haemorrhage and coagulopathy is ... -
Analysis of Adverse Events Following Immunization in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background. As a key component of existing public healthcare programs, vaccination is considered a very important medical intervention due to its cost effectiveness. Despite their effectiveness in lowering risk of diseases ... -
A Retrospective Cohort Study to Determine the Clinical Outcomes of Neonates Born to Mothers on Opioid Substitution Therapy (Ost) With Methadone in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Heroin addiction is a universal encumbrance. Currently in Kenya, the estimate of heroin users is between 18,000 to 33,000. The use of heroin during pregnancy has been associated with high incidence of prematurity, ... -
The Bone Mineral Density and Vitamin D Status in Children With Moderate to Severe Cerebral Palsy in Kenyatta National Hospital and St Theresa Mission Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Cerebral palsy is a common disorder among children with disabilities globally. The local burden is estimated to be 1 in every 300 children. Children with Gross Motor Classification System (GMFCS) III-V are usually immobile ... -
Evaluation of Compliance to the National Health Care Waste Management Guidelines of 2008 by Health Facilities in Machakos Sub County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Health care waste management is undoubtedly an important element in healthcare. Proper health care waste management helps in promoting safety of health workers and waste handlers through the elimination of occupational ... -
Retrospective Chart Review of Electrolytes Disorders in Post Kidney Transplant Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Social Media as a Source of Health Information for Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)This study sought to explore social media as a source of health information for students at the Univeristy of Nairobi. The study objectives were: to determine the kind of health information the students searched for on ... -
Uptake of Neonatal Vitamin K Prophylaxis in the Postnatal Wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Vitamin K can prevent Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in neonates which is an infrequent (4.2 to 7.8 per 100000 live births) but a dangerous condition which can cause permanent disability and has a high mortality. Vitamin K ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Early – Onset Neonatal Sepsis Occurring Within 24 Hours After Birth in Mwingi Level 4 Hospital, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Neonatal mortality in most low income countries is due to infections, with the majority of deaths occurring as a result of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). EONS occurs within 72 hours of life; 85% occurring ... -
Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency in Mothers and Their Newborns at Kenyatta National Hospital Maternity Ward
(Uon, 2021)Background: Suboptimal Vitamin D level is an increasing problem in women of childbearing age and is one of the concerns that expectant mothers are vulnerable to. Sub-optimal vitamin D levels has been associated with ... -
Patterns of Traumatic Events, Severity of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Among High School Students in Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Turkana is one of the counties with numerous insecurities matters that has caused many intra and inter community traumatic experiences among the residents. Consequently, such insecurity coupled with high ... -
Antimicrobial, Cytotoxicity, Acute Oral Toxicity Effects and Phytochemical Composition of Aqueous and Methanolic Extracts of Physalis Peruviana, Bridellia Micrantha, and Croton Megalocarpus
(UON, 2021)Microbial infections are the major causes of high morbidity and mortality in vulnerable persons globally. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant microbes has further complicated the management of pathogenic infections. The ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases and Connective Tissue Disorders in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background information: Patients with rheumatic diseases are often on multiple long term medications predisposing them to drug therapy problems which can occur at any point of therapy. DRPs hinder the achievement of the ... -
Factors Associated With Operative Mortality Among Patients Admitted With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm/dissection in Kenyatta National Hospital: a Retrospective Cohort Study
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Thoracic aorta aneurysms (TAA) and Thoracic aorta dissection (TAD) are linked to significant morbidity and mortality. The incidence of death, undesirable postoperative complications and risk factors for ... -
Intensive Care Survivors’ Experiences During Acute Hospitalization in Critical Care Unit Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Majority of intensive care survivors suffer physical and psychosocial traumatic experiences during acute hospitalization. A prolonged ICU stay influences the quality of life through stressful memories that ... -
Comparison of Transvaginal Ultrasound, Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Versus Diagnostic Hysteroscopy in Evaluation of Endometrial Cavity Pathology Amongst Women With Abnormaluterine Bleeding in Nairobi.a Prospective Cohort Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Hysteroscopyiscurrently the gold-standardprotocol for evaluating patients with abnormal uterine bleeding (ABU).Unfortunately, though accurate, its adoptionin low-resource countries such as Kenya is limited due ... -
The Self Management Challenges and Support Needs Among Post Kidney Transplant Patients in the Renal Unit - Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Kidney transplantation has become the preferred renal replacement therapy (RRT) for patients with end stage renal disease both for improved quality of life and cost effectiveness. There has been a remarkable ... -
Prevalence and Management of Potential Drug-drug Interactions Among Chronic Liver Disease Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Drug-drug interactions in patients receiving multi-drug therapies are of great concern. Such interactions are important causes of adverse drug reactions that may lead to increased morbidity and mortality. The ... -
Clinical Outcomes of Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients Admitted to Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2. It was first identified in humans on 19th December, 2019, in Wuhan city in China and declared a global health ... -
Assessment of the Clinical Effectiveness of Dolutegravir-based Antiretroviral Therapy Among Adults Living With HIV at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Dolutegravir is highly effective, with a high genetic barrier to HIV grug resistance , and is well tolerated. International studies have assessed the efficacy and non-inferiority of dolutegravir, but more studies ...
