Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Anxiety and Depression, and the Coping Strategies Among Close Relatives of Patients in Critical Care Units at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Family members play a major role in patients’ health. More than 50% of incapacitated people partly depend on family caregivers for support and informal care. When a family member is admitted to the critical ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients in the Critical Care Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Drugs are usually prescribed with the intention of achieving desirable therapeutic outcome(s), and alleviate patient suffering. However, the use of drugs more often than not may cause undesired outcomes, commonly ... -
Assessment of Admission Pelod-2 Score as a Predictor of Mortality at a Tertiary Paediatric Critical Care Unit in a Low-middle Income Country.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Paediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction 2 (PELOD-2) score is a scoring system that has been used to show that Multiple Organ Dysfunction System is a predictor of duration of Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU) ... -
Prevalence and Types of Abnormal Coagulation Parameters in Preeclampsia With Severe Features at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2019; a Cross Sectional Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Pre-eclampsia with severe features is a major medical and public health concern. Participants with preeclampsia with severe symptoms often present with abnormal coagulation parameters. Dysfunction of the blood ... -
Coagulopathy and Thrombocytopenia in Asphyxiated Neonates Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia in Kenyatta National Hospital New Born Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Globally, nine million new cases of perinatal asphyxia are reported annually and this contributes to 38% of the under-5 mortality. In Kenya, approximately 31.6%of neonatal mortality is attributed to perinatal ... -
Knowledge and Practices of Healthcare Workers on Early Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Cancers in Levels Three and Four Public Health Facilities in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: By 2020 about 90% of childhood malignancy mortalities occurred in low and middle-income countries. Various childhood cancers have been found to be curable if detected early and appropriate management instituted ... -
Assessment of Dose Related Response of Intra-lesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Keloid Scars at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Clinic Based Randomized Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Keloids are benign dermal fibro-proliferative disorders that arise as a result of trauma or infection that surpasses the margins of the original lesion. The lesions continue to enlarge over time, pain and itching ... -
Awareness, Accessibility and Preferences of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescent Girls Aged 15-24 Years on Management for Abortion Complications at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is typically regarded as 10-19 years of age however, as evidence shows that growth continues well into early 20’s, the definition used in ... -
Mental Illness and Substance Use Among Military Personnel in Botswana Defence Force
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Different studies have reported high prevalence of substance use and mental illness among military personnel compared civilian personnel. This study was assessing common mental illness and substance use among ... -
Impact of Immunosuppressant Therapies and Transplantation on Health-related Quality of Life Among Renal Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The prevalence of renal transplantation has recently been shown to increase globally. To prevent graft rejection and loss, renal transplant recipients are required to take immunosuppressive drugs for a prolonged ... -
Schizophrenia and Displaced Persons
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees are among the most vulnerable people in the world today. Previous research highlights that conflict-induced forced displacement can cause problems with mental health and ... -
Factors That Influence Obstetric Ultrasound Scan Turnaround Time at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya (a Cross Sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Ultrasound is essential for clinical diagnosis and or management of normal and complicated pregnancies. With the implementation of Managed Equipment Project (MEP) in four national referral hospitals and 94 ... -
Clinicopathological Features and Early Surgical Outcome of Posterior Cranial Fossa Tumours in Children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Study Background: Posterior cranial fossa (PCF) tumours account for 54 – 70% of brain tumours in children. The pattern of presentation is variable and is dependent on the location of tumour within the PCF, however, a triad ... -
Review of Clinico-pathological Presentation, Management and Outcomes of Patients With Sex Cord-stromal Tumours of the Ovary Managed at KNH From 2010 to 2020. A Descriptive Retrospective Cross Sectional Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Sex cord-stromal tumours (SCST) represent a heterogenous group of tumour histological subtypes that develop from primitive sex cords, stromal cells or mesenchyme. They are indolent however most patients present ... -
Reversible Effect of Testosterone on the Morphology of the Coronary Artery in Adult Male Rabbits;an Interventional Study
(UON, 2021)Background; Male hypogonadism, marked by low serum levels of testosterone, is a relatively common endocrine disorder and its prevalence differs among populations. Declining quantities of serum testosterone have been linked ... -
An Appraisal of the Elective Surgical Scheduling System at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background. The demand for provision of surgical services in Kenyatta National Hospital has always outstripped the supply. Therefore, due to this elective surgery has always been subject to a waiting list. The point of ... -
Effect of Quality Improvement Approaches on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Services Coverage in Nairobi County
(UON, 2021)Background: Improving the quality of healthcare is a growing international concern as it ensures that the healthcare system functions efficiently. Quality improvement in the HIV field focuses on achieving essential health ... -
Estimates of the Incidence and Burden of Human Cases of Dog Bites in Juba City, South Sudan
(UON, 2021)Rabies is a disease of ancient time. It has a case fatality rate of 100% and it is transmitted to humans by rabid animal especially domestic dogs. Thus dog-bites are an indicator of the burden of rabies in human populations. ... -
Antimicrobial Activity, Brine Shrimp Cytotoxicity and Phytochemical Composition of Croton Dichogamus Pax Crude Root Extracts From Kisumu East Subcounty
(UON, 2021)The emergence of drug resistant strains of microbes has necessitated a hunt for more efficacious antimicrobials from the environment. As such, Greeneries (plants) have confirmed to be highly accumulated in potent medicinal ... -
Prevalence of Body Injuries and Handling Practices for Slaughter Pigs and Their Association With Meat Quality in Kiambu County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)The demand for pork in Kenya is expected to increase by 268% by 2050, based on data on demand for the year 2010. The government of Kenya has legislation in place demanding for humane treatment of pigs from the farm to the ...
