Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Pattern of Genitourinary Tract Injuries in Patients With Multiple Trauma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Genitourinary Tract Injury Is Common In Multiple Injured Patients After Both Penetrating And Blunt Trauma. Current Published Data, Mostly From Developed Countries, Indicate Variations In Pattern Of Genitourinary ... -
Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid and Pap Smear Findings in Hiv Positive Women Attending Mbagathi District Hospital
(UON, 2021)Cervical cancer is one of the most frequent cancers among women in Kenya and the most frequent cause of cancer deaths in resource-poor countries. About 0.5 million new cases are diagnosed each year globally, and about 0.3 ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Adequate Milk Supply as Measured by Breastmilk Sodium Among Mothers of Neonates in Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Suboptimal lactation is a common problem experienced by mothers and their babies due to various problems which may result in inadequate breastfeeding, poor weight gain, discouragement to breastfeed exclusively ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy at the Kenyatta National Hospital: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is defined as physical violence, sexual violence, stalking and psychological aggression by a current or former intimate partner. It can be divided into physical, sexual, and ... -
Management of Informal Traders in the Public Spaces: a Case Study of Megenagna Square, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to analyze the informal economic activities that are taking place around Megenagna Square of Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia. The goal of the study was to investigate the spatial challenges linked ... -
Climate Proofing of Malawi’s National Agriculture Policy, with Special Reference to Rice Production
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Climate change affects and is predicted to affect rice production in the future. This has implications on food and livelihood security, particularly for rural smallholder farmers in developing countries like Malawi. One ... -
Performance and Water Productivity of Selected Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas L) Varieties Intercropped With Common Beans in Katumani - Kenya
(UON, 2021)The main deterrent factors for achieving sustainable agricultural production in Eastern Kenya are irregular rainfall and low available water capacity. Knowledge on crop performance, water needs and optimization of deficit ... -
Supply Chain Integration and Operational Performance Among Multinational Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
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Maternal Risk Factors Associated With Spontaneous Preterm Births and Perinatal Outcomes at Kilifi County Referral Hospital. A Case Control Study
(UON, 2021)Bckground: Globally, over 15 million infants are born prematurely every year. The world Health Organisation (WHO) estimates the prevalence of preterm birth (PTB) as 5-18% across 184 acountries. About a third of neonatal ... -
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Pes Planus in Children and Young Adults With Down’s Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Introduction: Pes planus, also known as flat foot, comprises of a loss of the medial longitudinal arch, a hindfoot which is in valgus and a forefoot in abduction with weight bearing. Pes planus is a common foot disorder ... -
Opto-magnetic Detection of Malaria: a Potential Low-cost, Rapid, and Sensitive Malaria Screening Method
(UON, 2021)Malaria is a sickness transmitted by a bite of female Anopheles mosquito which carries a Plasmodium parasite. Malaria is prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of South America, Asia and portions of Central America. In ... -
The Effect of Announcement of Covid-19 on Manufacturing Companies Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
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Institutional Determinants of Sustainability of Early Childhood Development Projects: a Case of Baby Friendly Community Initiative Project in Dagoretti, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The pursuit of sustainable projects has been the goal of many stakeholders implementing various projects. This quest has to a large extent been elusive. This can be attributed to the scarcity of literature on how various ... -
Influence of Management Practices on the Implementation of Youth Enterprise Fund Programme in Kenya: Case of Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Kitui County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There has been an acute increase in the graduate numbers from learning institutions, posing a challenge on the government to be innovative in achieving its mandate of creating job opportunities for its youth. However, ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on Intellectual Capital Disclosure Quality Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The banking industry is very important in the financial system as commercial banks' financial performance gives managers and policy makers great concern. However, over a third of banks worldwide are experiencing weak ... -
Service Quality and Customer Loyalty in the Automotive Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)For a multitude of reasons, including earnings, customer referrals, publicity, market share, and competitive positioning, businesses that want to succeed in the marketplace must build and deepen relationships with loyal ... -
Application of Quality Management Principles and Service Delivery at Kenyatta National hospital
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The Impact of Financial Institutions on Supporting Women's Economic Development: Kenya Women Finance Trust (Kwft)
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Effect of Real Estate Investments on Financial Performance of Pension Funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The pension fund market in Kenya has grown exponentially in the recent past and this trend is expected to continue. Pension funds are increasingly making investments in the real estate sector with the expectation of ... -
Problematic Internet Use, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Among University of Nairobi Students
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Internet use among university students has risen worldwide. Despite its many advantages, there are rising concerns about the risks and negative consequences accrued from continued internet use especially around one’s ...
