Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Assessment of Factors Influencing Undergraduate Students’ Choice of Physical Education as a Career Subject: a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sedentary lifestyle is on top of the list of the leading risk factors for death worldwide. Physical Education is one of the subjects that provides good opportunity for students and teachers to participate in physical ... -
Assessment of Climate Resilience of Tomato Production Using Climate Smart Pest Management Technologies, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)For many years, pest management has been a big problem in Africa, especially in Uganda. Pest proliferation has been exacerbated by climate change. With temperature rise, change in rainfall patterns, and change in humidity ... -
Effect of Crop Management Practises, Temperature and Rainfall on Development of Angular Leaf Spot and Anthracnose on Common Beans in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Plant disease is a major constraint in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya. Angular bean leaf spot (als) (Pseudocercospora griseola) and anthracnose of bean (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) are foliar ... -
Burden and Clinical-pathological Characteristics of Bilateral Breast Cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital - a Five Year Review
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background: Bilateral breast cancer is an infrequent finding in our setup. As such, not many studies have been carried out on this. The information gathered from this study will be used to guide on management of ... -
Effect of Plant Spacing and Rhizobial Inoculation on Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Selected Greengram Varieties in Kiboko and Ithookwe in Lower Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diseases, pests, inappropriate agronomic practices and drought are the most important constraints to grain legumes production in Sub-Saharan Africa. Low green gram Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek yields in eastern Kenya is ... -
Comparing Sociodemographic, Reproductive and Clinicopathological Characteristics Associated With Hormonal Contraceptive Use Among Women With Uncomplicated Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Planned pregnancy is recommended for women with diabetes mellitus due to increased maternal and perinatal risks and adverse outcomes in pregnancy. The need for effective reversible and safe contraception is ... -
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality Among Breast Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Breast cancer cases are increasing worldwide. Females with BC accounted for 2.1 million (11.6 percent) of the 18.1 million cancer cases reported worldwide in the year, 2018. Many studies indicate low quality ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety, Their Associated Risk Factors and Coping Strategies Among Health Care Providers of Critically Ill Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Health care providers frequently develop psychological distress in their line of duty due to the demanding nature of work thus exposing them to a higher risk of developing disorders such as anxiety and depression, ... -
The Prevalence and Severity of Anxiety and Depression in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital and M.p.shah Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)INTRODUCTION Patients on haemodialysis suffering from Chronic Kidney disease (CKD)/End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has been on the rise and the percentage increase is only second to that of HIV and AIDs. Common psychological ... -
Design of a Radioisotope-excited Edxrf System for Rare Earth Elements Analysis in Geological Samples
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Quantification of rare earth elements (REEs) using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) is severely affected by presence of other elements, concentration, nature and energy of the excitation source, detection system, ... -
Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Impact of Primary Headaches on Children Attending Upper Primary School in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Headache is defined as pain that occurs above the auriculo-infraorbital line. This is one of the most common causes for presentation to a medical facility or healthcare practitioner. It is a common complaint in children ... -
Management of Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera Pannosa) on Roses (Rosa Hybrida) Using Bacillus Spp and Sodium Nitrophenolate
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa) is a major disease of roses which reduces yield and quality through growth of mycelia on different parts of the rose plant which affects their salability. The disease is wide spread ... -
Distribution, Pathogen Characterisation and Management of Brachiaria Grass Diseases in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The genus Brachiaria (syn. Urochroa) is ranked among the high-quality nutritious forages that originate from Africa. It remains a favourite forage for Sub-Saharan Africa due to different traits including high quantity and ... -
Economic Analysis of the Choice of Aflatoxin Control Practices Among Maize Farmers in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, aflatoxin contamination remains a major concern for food safety, agricultural production, and health implications. Kenya has repeatedly experienced cases of acute and chronic aflatoxin poisoning over the years. ... -
Prevalence and Patterns of Sacral Dysmorphism Amongpatients Presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital: Implications on Sacral Iliac Screw Insertion
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background Use of percutaneous sacral iliac screws is the current gold standard for the fixation of posterior pelvic ring injuries, unfortunately in up to 15 percent of cases screw misplacement occur leading to ... -
Phytochemical Investigation of Five Pentas Species for Leishmanicidal Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Leishmaniasis is a disease complex instigated by a protozoan parasite of the genus Leishmania. Contemporary chemotherapies for leishmaniasis employ pentamidine (1), amphotericin B (2) and pentavalent antimonials (3). The ... -
Incidence and Outcomes of Abnormal Placentation at Kenyatta National Hospital-a 3 Year Retrospective Descriptive Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Global incidence of Abnormal Placentation: Placenta previa and Placenta accreta spectrum is 0.6% and 0.17% respectively. Presence of at least one previous caesarean scar increases the relative risk of Placenta ... -
Evaluating Inferior Vena Cava Diameter to Assess Fluid Responsiveness in Icu Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: For better prognosis of critically ill patients with hypotension or shock, controlling fluid responsiveness is essential. Currently, central venous pressure (CVP) is used as a standard volume status indicator, ... -
Assessment of Non-ionizing Radiation Exposure Levels in Selected Commercial and Residential Areas of Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Assessment of non-ionizing radiation (NIR) exposure levels in both urban and rural areas is necessary owing to the vast utilization of wireless communication and associated devices that utilize radio-frequency energies. ... -
Analysis of Urban and Peri-urban Pastoral Herd Composition, Land-use Changes, and Drivers of Pastoralism in Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Pastoralism supports more than 200 million pastoralist households globally, contributes significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of several countries, and employs over 1.3 billion actors in livestock-related value ...
