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Intimate Partner Violence and Mental Health Issues Among Young Women in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study explored intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental health issues among young women in Nairobi County. Specifically, it sought to determine the different types of IPV experienced by young women IPV survivors in ... -
Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health of People With Intellectual Disabilities in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a human rights issue. Accessing SRH information and services provides individuals with the capacity to make informed choices regarding their SRH thus avoiding sexually transmitted ... -
Experiences of Teenage Boys With Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Single-sex Public Schools in Nakuru East Sub-county.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sexual abuse of school going children in Kenya does exist. Their sexual safety continues to remain at risk. Learning institutions in Kenya have gradually gained notoriety as venues of sexual assault. Therefore, the purpose ... -
Gender Perspectives on Chicken Farming and Uptake of Newcastle Vaccines and Veterinary Services in Machakos Town Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study was conducted in Machakos town sub-county of Machakos County. Underpinned by a cross-sectional design, the study investigated the gender perspectives on chicken farming and uptake of Newcastle vaccines and ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Zoonotic Diseases and Control Among Actors in Livestock Trade in Busia County, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Zoonotic diseases pose a direct health threat to the communities in which they occur, and they concurrently undermine livestock keepers' livelihoods. A combination of anthropogenic, animal, and ecosystem activities drives ... -
The Contribution of Devolution of the Agricultural Sector to the Economic Empowerment of Women Mango Farmers in Mbooni Sub-county, Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Mango farming is a significant agricultural activity in Mbooni sub-county, and women play a crucial role in this sector. The purpose of this study is to examine the contribution of devolution of agricultural sector to the ... -
The Contribution of Male Champions to the Efforts Against Gender Based Violence in Kamukunji Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The engagement of boys and men is important in the prevention and response to Gender-Based violence (GBV). The purpose of this research was to assess the contribution of male champions to the efforts against gender based ... -
Experiences of Women in Male Support During, and After Post Abortion Care in Kenyatta Hospital and Nairobi Women’s Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study on experiences of women in male support during and post abortion care. The study examined the attitude and experiences of women in involving men in their abortion trajectory, ... -
Contributions of Community Vaccinators to the Delivery and Distribution of Newcastle Disease Vaccines in Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study aimed at investigating the contributions of community vaccinators in the delivery and distribution of Newcastle disease (NCD) vaccines in Kibwezi West Sub-County, Makueni County. ... -
Anthropogenic Activities and Their Influence on Water Safety in Tseikuru Ward, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This is an ethnographic study on anthropogenic activities influencing water safety around the points of collection, transportation, and storage in Mwingi North Sub-County, Kitui County. Further, the study examined the ... -
The Role of Women in Post Conflict Reconstruction of Human Settlements in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Due to their importance in peacekeeping and development, women's participation in country programmes is important to the achievement of post-conflict reconstruction. In Somalia, there is a robust influx of women as planners ... -
Influence of Dignity Kits Uptake on Daasanach Girls’ Attendance and Performance in Primary Schools in Ileret Ward, Marsabit County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study examined the uptake of dignity kits by Daasanach girls in primary schools in Marsabit county, Kenya. It specifically sought to: establish how uptake of dignity kits influence the performance of Daasanach girls ... -
Socio-economic and Cultural Barriers Faced by Adolescent Mothers on Their Reintegration Back to School in Yimbo West Ward, Siaya County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study on challenges faced by adolescent mothers on their reintegration back to school in Yimbo West Ward, Siaya County. The study examined the socio-economic and cultural barriers in ... -
Exploring the Influence of Female Social Science Students' Characteristics on Their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPS) at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) are highly effective post-coital interventions for preventing pregnancy. However, in low- and middle-income countries, including Kenya, women's access to ECPs and reliable information ... -
Barriers to Adolescents’ Access and Uptake of HIV-related Services in Kawangware Informal Settlements, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Although HIV Testing and counseling have been widely accepted and implemented globally, some people still experience poor access and uptake. Adolescents from informal settlements are more vulnerable to HIV infections than ... -
Barriers to Male Involvement in Antenatal Care in Kanduyi Sub-county in Bungoma County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This academic study investigates the socioeconomic and cultural barriers that impede male engagement in antenatal care (ANC) within Kanduyi Sub-County, Bungoma. Employing a cross-sectional descriptive survey, utilizing ... -
A Gender Analysis of Complementary Feeding Among Children Under Five Years in Kamukunji Informal Settlements in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Family is the basic unit of society. Family involvement in complementary feeding offers the prospect of improved child nutrition as it serves as the mother's social support aiding her decision-making process regarding ... -
Lived Experiences of Widows in Kabula Ward, Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study seeks to understand and document the lived experiences of widows and to analyze the effectiveness of existing statutory laws and policies protecting widows in Kabula Ward, Bungoma County. The study carries out ... -
Towards Understanding the Gusii-kipsigis Conflict Along Sotik/borabu Border (1992 to 2010)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Gusii and the Kipsigis have been engaged in conflict against each other for a long time. There also exists tangible competition for access to land and contest over administrative boundaries, politics of ethnicity, ... -
Barriers to Land Ownership Among Widows in Kolwa East Ward, Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This was a cross-sectional study on barriers to land ownership among widows in Kolwa East Ward, Kisumu County. The study investigated the extent to which existing Kenyan legal frameworks and tools aid widows in gaining ...
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