Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Factors associated with severity of neonatal sepsis during admission in Kenyatta national hospital paediatric wards, Kenya: a descriptive cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of neonatal mortality. In the year of 2012, it accounted for 44% of all deaths of underfive years old children globally. Statistics indicate that 98% of the global, one million ... -
Explore best practices in family nursing in Kenya: empathy as a value in caring
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Study explored purposely selected 50 nurses’ empathy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya, caring for persons sick & well in 3months using empathy, self-awareness in reflective practice. WHO, 2013 emphasis on ... -
The role of natural products in drug discovery and development against neglected tropical diseases
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Endemic in 149 tropical and subtropical countries, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than 1 billion people annually, including 875 million children in developing economies. These diseases are also responsible ... -
New-born born with patent vitellointestinal duct with prolapsed (intussusceptions) of proximal and distal ileal loop: A case presentation
(University of Nairobi, 2017-05)Failure of obliteration of vitellointestinal duct (VID) can present with a wide variety of congenital intestinal malformations. Patient can present with the anomaly itself or due to complications secondary to the anomaly ... -
Synthesis and biological evaluation of 4 arylcoumarin analogues as tubulin-targeting antitumor agents
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The synthesis of twenty-six 4-arylcoumarin analogues of combretastatin A-4 (CA-4) led to the identification of two new compounds (25 and 26) with strong cytotoxic activity. Both compounds had a high cytotoxic effect on a ... -
Participatory approaches involving community and healthcare providers in family planning/contraceptive information and service provision: a scoping review
(University of Nairobi, 2016)As efforts to address unmet need for family planning and contraception (FP/C) accelerate, voluntary use, informed choice and quality must remain at the fore. Active involvement of affected populations has been recognized ... -
Education curriculum of circumcising males to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in a non-circumcising community: logical analysis of the practice among the Luo of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In a non - circumcising community like the Luo of Kenya, to promote non - therapeutic mass circumcision of the males in order to stem the spread of HIV/Aids without using a multidisciplinary approved ... -
Socio-economic and demographic determinants of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine awareness among urban women aged 18-45 years in Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cancer of cervix is the third leading gynaecological malignancy in the world and the leading cause of deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. Cancer of cervix can completely be treated with early diagnosis. Approaches ... -
Better outcomes through learning, data, engagement, and research (bolder) – a system for improving evidence and clinical practice in low and middle income countries
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Despite the many thousands of research studies published every year, evidence for making clinical decisions is often lacking. The main problem is that the evidence available is generated in conditions very different from ... -
Knowledge and adherence to the national guidelines for malaria case management in pregnancy among healthcare providers and drug outlet dispensers in rural, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Although prompt, effective treatment is a cornerstone of malaria control, information on provider adherence to malaria in pregnancy (MIP) treatment guidelines is limited. Incorrect or sub-optimal treatment ... -
Assessing The Prevalence And Severity Of Potential Drug-drug Interactions Among Mentally Ill Inpatients
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mental health refers to a wider range of activities directly or indirectly related to the mental well-being. Mentally ill patients in Kenya are increasingly becoming prone to a high risk of polypharmacy, complex therapeutic ... -
Interprofessional fellowship training for emerging global health leaders in Africa to improve HIV prevention and care: the afya bora consortium
(University of Nairobi, 2016)HIV continues to challenge health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. A qualified workforce of transformational leaders is required to strengthen health systems and introduce ... -
Pattern of cerebral aneurysms in a Kenyan population as seen at an urban hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Intracranial aneurysms constitute a significant part of the caseload for any neurosurgical service. Despite the occurrence of intracranial aneurysms and the availability of advanced diagnostic tools and ... -
Evaluation of liposomal nanocarriers loaded with ETB receptor agonist, IRL-1620, using cell-based assays.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)One common feature of most neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and stroke, is the death of neuronal cells. Neuronal cell death is associated with apoptosis, generation of reactive oxygen species ... -
Building Learning Health Systems to Accelerate Research and Improve Outcomes of Clinical Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Achieving universal coverage that supports high-quality care will require that health systems are designed to integrate the delivery of health services with the generation of new knowledge about the effectiveness of these ... -
Evaluation of a training on DVD pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for Kenyan EPI healthcare workers
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The Kenyan Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation was the first in Africa to introduce the new 10‑valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, PCV-10, in 2011. For successful implementation and to avoid adverse ... -
A comparative study of the quality of care and glycemic control among ambulatory type 2 diabetes mellitus clients, at a tertiary referral hospital and a regional hospital in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Peripheral public health facilities remain the most frequented by the majority of the population in Kenya; yet remain sub-optimally equipped and not optimized for non-communicable diseases care. Design and ... -
Significance bias: an empirical evaluation of the oral health literature
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background The tendency to selectively report “significant” statistical results (file-drawers effect) or run selective analyses to achieve “significant” results (data-dredging) has been observed in many scientific fields. ... -
Building capacity in implementation science research training at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Health care systems in sub-Saharan Africa, and globally, grapple with the problem of closing the gap between evidence-based health interventions and actual practice in health service settings. It is essential ... -
Molecular characterization of human coronaviruses and their circulation dynamics in Kenya, 2009-2012.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Human Coronaviruses (HCoV) are a common cause of respiratory illnesses and are responsible for considerable morbidity and hospitalization across all age groups especially in individuals with compromised ...
