Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Correlation of Uterine Artery Doppler Velocimetry With Laboratory Findings in Patients With Severe Preeclampsia Presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background Preeclampsia complicates 2-8% of pregnancies worldwide and it is a recognized cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Uterine artery Doppler velocimetry is a non-invasive method that is utilized in pregnancy ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Group a Streptococcal Pharyngeal Carriage Among Primary School Children in Bomet County
(Uon, 2021)Background: Asymptomatic streptococcal pharyngeal carriers act as reservoirs for invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS) clones, are important drivers for GAS transmission and are predisposed to acute rheumatic fever/rheumatic ... -
Factors That Influence Clinical Outcomes of Snake Bites With Special Reference to Supply of Anti-snake Venom and Related Drugs at Kilifi County Referal Hospital in Coastal Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Envenomation with snake venom is one of the life threatening hazards affecting people residing in the tropics. World Health Organization (WHO) recognized snake envenomation as one of the important Neglected ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases and Connective Tissue Disorders in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background information: Patients with rheumatic diseases are often on multiple long term medications predisposing them to drug therapy problems which can occur at any point of therapy. DRPs hinder the achievement of the ... -
Ultrasound Imaging Detection of Hepatocellular Suspicious Lesion Among High Risk Patients Attending Kenyatta National Referral Hospital Liver Clinic
(Uon, 2021)Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma is a primary cancer of the liver. It’s the fifth most common cancer in men and the seventh most common in women worldwide(1). It’s amongst the leading cause of high rates of cancer ... -
Sustainable Procurement Practices and Organizational Performance of the County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study’s aim was to determine the influence of sustainable procurement practices on organizational performance of the county governments in Kenya. The research had two objectives namely; to establish the level of ... -
Risk and Protective Factors of Postpartum Anxiety in Mothers Attending the Pediatric Demonstration Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: The prevalence of anxiety disorders among postpartum women is higher than that in the general population at approximately 20% - 25% with consequences of postpartum anxiety associated with difficulties in ... -
Prevalence & Factors Associated With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis Among Professional Golfers in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Study Background- Golf has been associated with an increased risk of injuries and abnormal loading conditions to the knee joint. This is due to the repetitive nature and biomechanical requirements of the golf swing which ... -
Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing Firms at Nairobi Security Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)CSR is an expense to the firm, where the firm is not under any obligation to incur the expense. However, there is an implied expectations from the public that firms should not only undertake their mission to achieve their ... -
Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Clinicians From Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital Towards Management of Intentional Self-harm
(Uon, 2021)Background With the current suicide rate of 3.2 per 100.000 population in Kenya, intentional self-harm (ISH) represents a considerable burden. In ICD-10, it is included under external causes of mortality and morbidity, ... -
The Role of Non-governmental Organisations (Ngos) in Preventing and Managing Gender-based Violence (Gbv) in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to assess the role of the NGOs in preventing and managing GBV in Africa, Kenya being the case study. The central question which this study sought to answer was; what is the role of NGOs in preventing and ... -
County Assemblies and Local Development in Kenya: the Role of Legislation in Selected County Assemblies
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Whereas numerous studies have been conducted on European constitutional institutions like legislatures, literature on African legislatures remain scarce. This study makes a contribution by examining the factors that influence ... -
Diabetic Foot Disease: the Association of Foot Deformities, Sensory Testing and Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: The 21st century has seen a rapid surge of diabetes in low and middle income countries. Sub-optimally controlled DM has been associated with a myriad of complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN) affects ... -
Assessment of the Functionality of the Monitoring and Evaluation System of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Functionality of a monitoring and evaluation system being one of the most important facets of a programme to deliver on its objectives, the study thus sought to assess the functionality of KICD’s monitoring and evaluation ... -
A Proposed Framework for Digital Librarianship in Academic Libraries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The service delivery in academic libraries in Kenya has been regressing due to the failure of Digital Librarians (DLns) to perform optimally. This study aimed at developing a proposed framework for digital librarianship ... -
Influence of Financial Leverage on Financial Performance of Firms Listed Under Construction and Allied Sector at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The incorporation of borrowed funds in a firm’s capital mix has been observed to have a substantial consequence on the firm which can either be a success or failure. An optimal capital structure consisting of equity and ... -
An Assessment of the Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Possible Severe Bacterial Infections Implementation Research Project
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study set out to do an assessment of the PSBI implementation research project. The assessment aimed at determining how well the PSBI M&E system meets established standards of a functional M&E system, identify strengths, ... -
Modelling Determinants of Contraception Use in Women in Rural Households in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In recent times, there has been an exponential growth of the human population currently standing at 7.6 billion. There has been an increase in contraception which entails pregnancy prevention by inhibiting the normal ... -
The Impact of Migration Governance on National Security in Africa: a Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study investigates the impact of migration governance on national security in Africa with specific reference to Kenya. The problem is that migration governance in Africa generally and Kenya in particular, has been an ... -
Perceived Effects of Total Quality Management on Competitive Advantage of Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Company
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Total Quality Management is associated with continuous improvement and adoption of quality standards in organization operation with the aim of promoting competitive advantage. The primary purpose of this study was to ...
