Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Laboratory Assessment of Vector Competence of Phlebotomus Duboscqi to a Novel Sandfly-associated Phlebovirus
(UON, 2021)Phleboviruses transmitted by sand flies are among emerging public health threats. A novel Phlebovirus named Ntepes virus (NPV) was recently described in Kenya and found to infect humans from a wider geographic area. However, ... -
Factors Associated With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Study Background: Cardio-vascular disease (CVD) remains a major health threat among patients with ESRD more so those on dialysis with the rate of cardiovascular disease in those patients being 10-20 times higher than in ... -
Prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus in Urine Among Pregnant Women Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a highly prevalent, sexually transmitted infection, with a prevalence of approximately 70% among sexually active people globally. Close to 99.7% of invasive cervical cancers ... -
Prescribing Patterns and Potential Drug Interactions Among Patients With Heart Failure at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Heart failure contributes significantly to the global disease burden. Patients with heart failure require multiple drugs, which predisposes them to potential drug-drug interactions. Therefore, improved prescription ... -
Association Between Pre-eclampsia and Patterns of Early Pregnancy Bleeding Seen Amongst Postnatal Women Treated at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.a Case Control Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy is a common event estimated to occur in up to 40% of all pregnancies. The leading cause of such bleeding is miscarriage,affecting 16-25% of pregnancies. Suchbleeding is thought ... -
Effectiveness of Selected Postharvest Handling Practices and Technologies to Preserve the Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruit
(UON, 2021)Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) is one of the major fruits produced in Kenya mainly for the domestic market. Production of mango is dominated by the smallholder farmers, majority of whom depend on it for their livelihoods. ... -
Uptake of Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy Among Eligible Children Under Five Years in Mombasa County
(UON, 2021)Background: In 2018, 10 million people were diagnosed with TB out of which 1.5 million died.Children consisted 11% of this population.Kenya is ranked in the top 30 globally for high TB endemicity.Tuberculosis preventive ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Relapse Following Treatment of the First Episode of Substance Induced Psychosis: a Review of Secondary Data at Mathari National and Referral Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction: Sustained use of substances increases the risk of developing psychosis distinct from primary psychotic illnesses making it a unique challenge that is tangible due to addiction. Certainly, the necessity to ... -
Patterns of Computed Tomography Findings in Patients With Blunt Abdominal Trauma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Trauma is ranked among the leading causes of mortality globally among all age groups with abdominal trauma making up 10% of these. In Kenya abdominal trauma accounts for a huge proportion of patients referred ... -
Determination of Factors Affecting Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Hypertension Undergoing Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Hypertension is the major conformable risk factors for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and kidney diseases. Validation for poor disease control include non-adherence, lack of patient engagement, and therapeutic ... -
Risk Attitudes and Adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies Among Smallholder Farmers in the Nyando Basin in South-western Kenya
(UON, 2021)Adverse climate change threatens livelihood security of rural households that depend mainly on on-farm income sources as it leads to depressed yields from both crop and livestock production. Climate smart agriculture ... -
Strategic Leadership Practices and Performance of Standard Group Plc
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The business environment in which the organizations operate is volatile and dynamic thus requiring strong strategic leadership skills and knowledge to manage the business. The art of development of an organization's strategic ... -
Role of Managerial Practices in Strategic Change Implementation in Private Hospitals in Uasin Gishu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)It is imperative that organizations adapt to the ever-shifting landscape of public and private institutions alike. Hospitals have seen an increase in demand for high-quality treatments in recent years. Implementing ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Firms Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Capital structure is imperative in defining the soundness of an establishment's balance sheet and should be evaluated before making an investment decision. The study aimed to see how capital structure affects the financial ... -
The Role of Culture as a Soft Power Strategy in the Promotion of National Interests Among African States: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the pursuit of their national interests, African states have employed different strategies including culture diplomacy. However, it is important of find out how culture is perceived in the international system as ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation: a Study of International Non-governmental Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The success of a strategy is defined as much by the soundness of the strategy itself as by the implementation of the strategy. Even though INGOs benefit from abundant resources and capabilities coming from firm traits and ... -
Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Serratia Marcescens Endosymbionts of Rhabditis Nematodes Against Selected Bacterial and Fungal Pathogen
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Serratia is a genus of gram-negative non-sporulating gamma proteobacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae. They are the newest addition to the well-known nematode-bacterium association with the two most common endosymbionts ... -
Electronic Reverse Auctions and Procurement Performance in Multinational Pharmaceutical Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed to establish the influence of electronic reverse auctions on procurement performance in multinational pharmaceutical corporations in Kenya. The study had three objectives namely, to establish the level of ... -
Incidence of Postpartum Hemorrhage Among Women With Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2019: a Prospective Cohort Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. PPH accounts for 35 % of all maternal deaths in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and 25 % in high income ... -
Pancreatic Tumors: a Multicentre Study of Multidetector Computed Tomography Findings and Histopathologic Correlation in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Pancreatic tumours have variable morbidities and mortalities dependent on the histological subtype, tumour grade and stage. These influence management strategies. Triple phase Multi-Detector Computed Tomography ...
