Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Incarceration in Children Managed for Umbilical Hernias at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background of the study: Umbilical hernia is common among children. The natural history is spontaneous involution of the defect by 5 years of age but can progress into adulthood. Most published literature recommends that ... -
Acoustic Comfort in Church Auditoria a Case of Citam Church Designs at Ngong and Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Church auditoria are an extreme example of multipurpose rooms. A good speech intelligibility is necessary for understanding the spoken word, and an adequate reverberation is desirable for music. On the other hand, the ... -
Effect of Electronic Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study intended to investigate the link between electronic banking and the financial performance of commercial banks. The data came from annual reports from the 41 commercial banks that were accessible. This was ... -
Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Utilization of Chemotherapy Services by Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Oncology Clinic
(UON, 2021)Background The emergence of the novel Coronavirus has challenged the robustness of healthcare systems worldwide. Strategies instituted by various Governments’ and healthcare institutions to combat the virus have been ... -
Effects of Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers on County Own Source Revenue Generation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Intergovernmental fiscal transfers, both conditional and unconditional constitute the principal source of revenue for sub-national governments in many transitioning nations. These transfers which come in form of equitable ... -
Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Amputees Attending Jaipur Foot Trust Artificial Limb Centre
(UON, 2021)Background: Amputees have been noted to present with various psychiatric disorders including anxiety, body image disturbances, depression, and post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). However, there is limited data available on the ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Depression and Anxiety Among Patients With Cervical Cancer at Cancer Treatment Centre, Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction Cancer of the cervix is one of the second and leading causes of cancer among women in Kenya According to previous study cervical cancer patients have an unusually high rate of depressive symptoms, and according ... -
Effects of External Financing on the Performance of Agribusiness Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Trans-Nzoia County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Adequate finances keep businesses afloat hence ensuring that they remain in operation for long. Crucial as they may, funding is never adequate to support the various activities and investments of a business. As a result ... -
Sexual Function and Self-genital Image After Clitoral Restorative Surgery in Women Who Had Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya- a Cross-sectional Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Clitoral restoration surgery also known as clitoroplasty, is a procedure aimed at re- exposing the clitoral remnant with or without defibulation to restore function for females who had undergone genital mutilation. ... -
Social Media Perceptions on the Plus Size Curvykenyan Woman Reflecting on Instagram Posts
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed at studying perceptions on the plus size curvy Kenyan woman on social media platforms reflecting on Instagram posts. The objectives being to find out perceptions on women bodies; to examine how plus-size ... -
Effect of Mobile Lending on the Level of Nonperforming Loans in the Kenyan Banking Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the Kenyan banking sector, mobile lending has been embraced by to reduce operational expenses and to enhance the volume of loans. At the same time, the number of nonperforming loans (NPLs) held by commercial banks has ... -
Assessment of Veterinary Drugs and Pesticide Residue Levels in Cow and Camel Milk From Kiambu, Laikipia and Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Exposure to pesticides and veterinary drugs residues in foods of animal origin is a major public health concern due to increase usage of this chemicals. Humans are exposed to these chemicals through ingestion of contaminated ... -
Influence of Neglect on Attachment and Delinquent Behaviour Among Adolescent Boys in Nairobi County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)The study focused on the influence of neglect on attachment to caregiver and delinquent behavior among adolescent boys in Embakasi, Nairobi. The first objective of the study was to determine the extent to which neglect ... -
Reproductive Health Among Women With Mental Illness in Kenya: a Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction and background: Women with mental illness in Kenya are a unique population and frequently their care focuses on the management of their psychiatric conditions with little focus on their reproductive health, ... -
Impact Assessment of Integrated Pest Management Strategy for Control of Mango Fruit Fly on Women Decision Making Among Smallholder Mango Producers in Machakos County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Improved technology increases agricultural productivity which translates to increased income from the farm. This escalates women loss of control to agricultural production and marketing due to persistent gender disparities ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypothermia at Admission to New Born Unit in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: World health organization (WHO) defines neonatal hypothermia as axillary temperature <36.5⁰C. Neonatal hypothermia is a common problem that coexists with other health problems like severe neonatal sepsis, ... -
Effect of Trade Credit on Financial Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the fields of marketing as well as financial management, business firms are increasingly relying on trade credit. Trade credit is useful in business because it can be used instead of bank credit. Firms may use trade ... -
Foreign Aid Impact on Economic Growth- a Case Study of Agriculture, Industry and Service Sectors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya has been receiving foreign assistance and inflows to support government spending especially development expenditure. Foreign aid and national government expenditures in Kenya, however, have raised concern as to whether ... -
Motivation in Sharing Economy-based Service Triads: Case of Uber Operations in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With the continuous rise of the sharing economy and its sub-components such as the ‘gig’ economy and Sharing Economy-based Service Triads, offering indirect services to the customers through a third party has become the ... -
The Impact of Covid-19 Announcements on Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Stock prices and other market values can be affected significantly by announcements, whether positive or negative, especially if the news is unexpected. The COVID-19 pandemic is a rare occurrence; no other incident of ...
