Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Mapping Urbanization and Analysis of Its Impact on Quantity of Arable Land. A Case Study of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Urbanization has been defined as an inter-sectoral trend that directly encompasses all aspects of human civilization and the economy. One of the major drivers of rapid urbanization in Kenya is demographic dynamics. Urban ... -
Recombinant human erythropoietin (rhu-epo) responsiveness in chronic kidney disease (ckd) patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital Renal Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: In the Kenyan setup, unnecessary blood transfusion in chronic kidney disease patients on haemodialysis exposes them to risks that include iron overload; blood tranfusion related events and increased probability ... -
Factors and clinical features associated with development of hellp syndrome among patients with preeclampsia with severe features at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background HELLP syndrome is considered a complication of preeclampsia with severe features; which is one of the hypertensive diseases in pregnancy. It is still not well understood why some patients with severe preeclampsia ... -
Effect of gross domestic product on financial performance of collective investment schemes in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)Collective investment schemes are pools of investments which bank their relevance on management ability to cause investments to be done through them. The main motivation for investment is to increase wealth and therefore ... -
The Status and Challenges of Universal Electricity Connectivity in Urban Informal Settlements, a Case of Silanga in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Access to electricity and connectivity has been a challenge facing informal settlements despite being receptors of new migrants to urban areas and cities. The electricity grid in Kibera is poorly connected, leaving many ... -
Patterns of psychiatric morbidity among first time referred adult patients attending treatment at Mathari National, Teaching and Referral Hospital Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Psychiatric disorders are prevalent in the community and their burden is large compared with other illnesses as they occur early in life and are chronic. Timely and accurate diagnosis of mental illness and appropriate ... -
China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Infrastructural Relations in East Africa Region: Case Studies of Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study analyzes China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and infrastructural relations in East Africa Region using case studies from Kenya and Uganda. In Kenya, the Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport Corridor ... -
A Comparative Study of Levin Vs Z Stroke Wound Swab Techniques in Diagnosing Infection in Patients With Chronic Wounds Using Wound Biopsy as Gold Standard at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Chronic wounds reduce quality of life and increase societal socioeconomic burden by increasing cost of healthcare, reducing productivity with loss of man hours. Wound infection being a factor that leads to ... -
Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Africa- Role of Nongovernmental Organizations in Kenya and Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Governments globally have been faced with threat on their peace and security, which has been attributed by increase in radicalization and recruitment to violent extremist groups. The rationale of this study was based on ... -
Effect of Financial Risk on Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study intended to establish how liquidity, leverage and equity price risks affect financial performance of non-financial firms. It used descriptive cross-sectional approach and longitudinal design. The population of ... -
Performance of Public Hospitals in Kenya: the essential role of management
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Most African governments have made commitments to provide universal health coverage as a human right and to reduce inequalities in health outcomes among their citizens. Achieving these goals requires increased ... -
Exploring the Influence of the Macroeconomic Determinants of Unemployment in the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Unemployment as a macroeconomic indicator provides valuable insights into the economic health and general macroeconomic performance of an economy. This study is based on the Okun’s law and Philips curve theoretical frameworks ... -
Do Not Resuscitate” Orders: Current Practice and Factors Influencing Decision Making in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders are not commonly in use in the Kenyan health care system and decision making surrounding these orders may be complicated by cultural, religious and societal influences. There is ... -
Epidemiology and Molecular Characterization of Anaplasma and Ehrlichia Species Infecting Dairy Cattle in Smallholder Farms in Peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Livestock production contributes 12% of the Kenyan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 40 % of the Agricultural GDP. Milk is the main livestock product and urban and peri-urban areas provide a ready market, which has led to ... -
Cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients with severe mental illnesses admitted at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Early cardiovascular mortality has been observed in people with severe mental illness (SMI) when compared to matched counterparts in the general population. A high cardiovascular mortality risk has been found ... -
The Assessment of the Application of Participatory Communication in the Implementation of Sustainable Agricultural Projects in Karai Ward
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Improved communication is one of the recommended methods to strengthen rural learning towards addressing the problem of food security. Over the past, research has consistently demonstrated that stakeholder-aligned strategies ... -
Prevalence and Handicap of Hearing Loss in the Older Adult at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Hearing loss is the second most common chronic health problem in the older adult and a known to cause significant psychosocial embarrassment, stigma and a significant risk of environmental injury. It is an ... -
Role of Media Community Mobilization in Water Access and Use in Mbeere South, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research project set out to study the link between media community mobilization and water access and use in Mbeere South constituency, Kenya. The study seeks to find out how media engagement with stakeholders affects ... -
The efficacy of pectoral nerve blocks for acute pain management following modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital : a randomised control trial
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Management of acute pain following breast surgery remains a challenge to both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist. There are various recommendations from anesthesia and surgical groups on multimodal anesthesia ... -
Comparison of Apgar Scores and Umbilical Vein Oxygen Saturation Among Neonates Who’s Mothers Had Spinal Anaesthesia for Elective Caesarean Delivery With Either Supplemental Oxygen or Room Air
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background During spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery, some anaesthesia practitioners do not administer supplemental oxygen routinely to low-risk mothers. Benefits of maternal oxygen supplementation on both the ...
