Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions

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    • Quality of amoxycillin preparations on the Kenyan market 

      Kamau, FN; Thoithi, GN; Ngugi, JK; King'ondu, OK; Kibwage, IO (2003)
      Amoxycillin products were evaluated for quality by liquid chromatography at the Drug Analysis and Research Unit (DARU), University of Nairobi. Thirty three of these were capsule formulations and 24 were dry suspensions. ...

    • Childcare practices of commercial sex workers 

      Chege, M,N.; Kabiru, E.W.; Mbithi, J. N.; Bwayo, JJ (Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2002)
      Objective: To determine the childcare practices of commercial sex workers (CSWs). Design: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted between July and December 2000 during which a structured questionnaire was ...

    • Essential oil of brachylaena hutchinsii hutch from Tanzania: 

      Oliva, MM; Demo, MS; Malele, RS; Mutayabarwa, CK; Mwangi, JW; Thoithi, GN; Kibwage, IO; Faillaci, SM; Scrivanti, RL; Lopez, AG; Zygadlo, JA (2003)
      The hydrodistilled essential oil of saw powder of Brachylaena hutchinsii Hutch was analyzed by GC/MS. Twenty six compounds representing 94.7% of the oil were identified. The main components of the oil were hydrocarbons ...

    • Selection of direct posterior dental restoratives by dentists 

      Ganatra, F. A .; Kisumbi, B. K.; Gathece Loice W. (MP Shah HospitalDepartment of Conservative & Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi.Department of Periodontology & Community Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi., 2009)
      The aim of the study was to compare the selection of direct posterior restorative materials by dentists in Nairobi and determine the reasons for preference of indicated materials. Oesign: A cross-sectional descriptive ...

    • Eye disease and visual impairment in Kibera and Dagoreti Divisions of Nairobi, Kenya 

      Karimurio, J.; Kimani, K.; Gichuhi, S.; Marco, S.; Nyaga, G.; Wachira, J.; Ilako, D. (School of Medicine, 2008)
      Objective : To determine the prevalence and pattern of eye diseases and visual impairment in the Nairobi Comprehensive Eye Care Services (NCES) Project; the catchment area of the Mbagathi District Eye Unit of Nairobi. Design: ...

    • Estrogenic and anti-Inflammatory activities of a steroidal indoxyl 

      Kamau, FN; Kibwage, IO; Muriuki, G; Guantai, AN; Hoogmartens, J; Roets, E; Govaerts, C; Chepkwony, H; Busson, R (2002)
      The estrogenic and anti-inflammatory activities of 3-methoxy 16,17-seco16-norestra 1,3,5-trien-15-(2'-indoxyliden )-17~oic acid is reported. After' intraperitoneal administration, the dose of this compound required to ...

    • Some Optical properties of Resin Composite Veneer materials: 

      Lesan, W. R.; Kisumbi, B. K.; Wakiaga, J. M. (University of Nairobi Dental Hospital, 2008-05)
      Objective: To evaluate the optical properties of some specimen materials with a view to establishing its behaviour under dry-storage and wet-storage conditions. The transmission of light through translucent composite ...

    • Risk factors and prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers at Kenvatta National Hospital, Nairobi 

      Otieno, CF; Amayo, EO; McLigeyo, SO; Nyamu, PN (Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003)
      Background: Diabetic foot ulcers contribute significantly to the morbidity and mortality of patients with diabetes mellitus. The diabetic patients with foot ulcers require long hospitalisation and carry risk of limb ...

    • The Epidemiology of Addiction in Sub-Saharan Africa 

      Acuda, W; Othieno, CJ.; Obondo, A; Crome, I B. (University of Nairobi School of Medicine,1 Keele University Medical School (Harplands Campus)3Keele University Medical School, St George’s Hospital, 2011)
      Use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances is associated with serious social and public health problems,but the extent of the problem in Sub-Saharan Africa is not well known. We set out to review epidemiological ...

    • Anthelmintic and other pharmacological activities of the root bark extracts of albizia anthelmintica brongn 

      Thoithi, G N; Maingi, N; Karume, D; Gathumbi, P K; Mwangi, J W; Kibwage, IO (2002)
      The anthelmintic activity of water, methanol and chloroform extracts of the root bark of Albizia anthelmintica on strongyle-type sheep nematode eggs and larvae were examined in vitro. In addition, pharmacological tests ...

    • Source of Oral Health Motivation attitudes and practices in Adolescents 12-13 years old in Nairobi 

      Kyale, D. S.; Matave, I. R.; Gathece Loice W.; Kisumbl, B. K. (Ministry of Health ServicesSchool of Dental sciences, University of Nairobi., 2009)
      The aim of the study was to determine the sources of oral health motivation, attitudes and practices of adolescents. A descripti ve cross sectional study was conducted among 12-13 year olds in a primary school in Nairobi, ...

    • Quality of Ampicillin Preparations on the Kenyan Market 

      Kamau, FN; Thoithi, GN; Kibwage, IO (2001)
      Ampicillin -products, 20 capsules, 2 tablets and 23 dry suspensions were evaluated for quality by liquid chromatography at the' Drug. Analysis Research Unit University of Nairobi. Four capsule formulations failed limits ...

    • Impact of Prior HAART Use on Clinical Outcomes in a Large Kenyan HIV Treatment Program 

      Chung, Michael H.; Drake, Alison L.; Richardson, Barbra A.; Reddy, Ashok; Thiga, Joan; Sakr, Samah R.; Kiarie, James N.; Yowakim, Paul; Stewart, Grace C. John (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2009)

    • Platelet functions in patients with meningococcal meningitis at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi 

      Amayo, EO; Kayima, JK; Joshi, MD (Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi., 2002)
      Objective: To determine platelet abnormalities in patients with meningococcal meningitis. Design: Case control study. Subjects: Fifty seven cases of meningococcal meningitis based on a cerebrospinal fluid gram stain for ...

    • Cultivating the African plant Ajuga remota in Belgium and confirming its biological activity against Plasmodium falciparum 

      Kuria, K.A.M.; De Proh, M.; Masengo, W.; Kibwage, IO; Quirynen, L; Maes, L; Janssen, L; Hoogmartens, J.; Laekeman, G.M. (2001)
      Ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological investigations led to identification of Ajuga remota Benth (Lamiaceae) as being fre¬quently used in herbal medicine treatment of malaria in Kenya. The antimalarial activity of the ...

    • Utilization of Dental Auxiliaries in Private Dental Surgeries in Kenya 

      Kaimenyi Jacob T.; Guthua Symon W.; Wakiaga J.; Kisumbi B. (Department of Dental Surgery College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1994-12)
      This study was done to determine the nature of utilization of dental auxiliaries and medial emergencies in private dental surgeries in Kenya. A self administering questionnaire with pre-paid postage was mailed to 138 ...

    • Nephropathy in patients with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus in black Africans 

      Wanjohi, FW.; Otleno, FCF.; Ogola, EN.; Amayo, EO. (Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi,, 2002)
      Background: Albuminuria is long recognised as a sign of renal disease in diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, renal disease occurs after a longer duration of diabetic state. In type 2 diabetes, it is more variable. Objective: ...

    • Role of shops and shopkeepers in malaria control. 

      Ongore, D.; Nyabola, L (1996)
      A study was carried out to determine the range of antimalarial drugs stocked and also to determine the knowledge and practice patterns of shopkeepers and their customers on antimalarial products stocked and bought. It was ...

    • Constituents of the essential oil of cymbopogon afronardus stapf. 

      Mwangi, J.W.; Thoithi, G.N; Kibwage, IO; Zygadlo, J.A; Lopez, M.L; Oliva, M.M; Demo, M.S; Toyata, M.; Chalchat, J.C (2001)
      The pleasantly smelling light yellow essential oil isolated by hydrodistillation from the leaves of Cymbopogon afronardus Stapf. (Graminea) (yield 0.4 0/.,) was analysed by GC and GC-MS. Forty five compounds constituting ...

    • Condom Use Among Sexually Active Kenyan Female Adolescents at Risk for HIV-1 Infection 

      Cherutich, Peter; Nduati, RW; Kiarie, James N.; Farquhar, Carey; Brentlinger, Paula (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology University of Nairobi, 2008)
      Abstract High rates of unintended pregnancy and HIV infection occur in sub-Saharan Africa yet few Kenyan studies have defined correlates of condom use in sexually active female adolescents. Female adolescents ...