Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Short Term Outcomes of Children Aged 6 to 59 Months With Severe Acute Malnutrition Managed in Outpatient Therapeutic Program (Otp) in Kwale County,kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background and Rationale Acute malnutrition, is associated with increased frequency and severity of infections, contributing to delayed recovery from illnesses as well as an increased risk of death. Under-5 mortality ... -
Duration of experience of war and how it relates to stress levels among Somali Refugee Women living in Eastleigh Starehe Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study focused on how the duration of experience of war relates to stress levels among Somali refugee women living in Eastleigh Starehe Sub-County. The specific objectives were to determine whether the duration of ... -
Influence of Social Studies Curriculum in Enhancing Values Education Among Pre-school Learners in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Social Studies Curriculum (SSC) promotes civic competence in terms of knowledge, intellectual capability and democratic disposition, which are expected of learners to actively participate and coexist in society. SSC is ... -
Indications and Outcome of Scleral Buckle Surgery in Rhegmatogeneous Retina Detachment at the Pcea Kikuyu Hospital-eye Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Scleral buckling is one of the preferred surgical techniques for RRD repair at KEU. Beside the fact that this technique has been used for many years in this center, the outcomes are unknown and worldwide ... -
An assessment of the Climate change adaptive capacity among smallholder farmers in Trans-mara East Sub-county of Narok County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Concerted efforts are required to sustain smallholders’ productivity in the face of rising climatic shifts. The present study sought to reveal the smallholders’ experiences in responding to climate change and variability ... -
Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Diabetics With Chronic Pain at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) an increasingly recognized medical condition characterized by chronic widespread pain (CWP) and a heightened response to pressure, for which no other cause is identified with variable aetiopathogenesis ... -
External actors in State Reconstruction: a case study of Somalia (1991-2015)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study examines state reconstruction in the context of external actors both state and nonstate and Somali provides the case of study. The study makes use of Structural realism to examine behavior of actors in the ... -
A Cross-sectional Study on Challenges of Intrahospital Transport of Critically Ill Patients to Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Units.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Intra-hospital transport of critically ill patients is unavoidable and is associated with an increased risk of adverse events.[1] In 1970, intra-hospital transport (IHT) was first documented and published as ... -
Effects of Computer Tutor on Children’s Academic Performance in the Concept of Subtraction of Mathematics Activities in Preschools of Ildamat Ward in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of computer tutor on performance of subtraction among pre-school children on Ildamat ward in Kajiado central, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: to determine ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Implementation of Strategic Plans in Public Secondary Schools in Dagoretti South Sub County, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Dagoretti South Sub-County in Nairobi City County, specifically assessing influence of timely ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake of Free Maternity Services in Kakamega County 5 Years After Introduction
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Delivery with skilled birth attendance and access to basic and emergency obstetric care is the most crucial intervention for reducing maternal and new-born deaths. A significant proportion of women in Kenya ... -
Stakeholder-related Factors Influencing Implementation of Strategic Plans in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate stakeholder related factors influencing implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Machakos Sub-county in Kenya. It was based on four research objectives ... -
The Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Management of Residual Cin Following Primary Leep at Kenyatta National Hospital,a Cross-sectional Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in developing countries. Cervical cancer screening is the principal preventive measure in detection of cervical intraepithelial lesions. Colposcopy ... -
Influence Og Principal` Use of Guidance and Counselling on Students Discipline in Public and Secondary Schools, in Bondo Sub - County, Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the principals‟ use of guidance and counseling on public secondary schools students‟ discipline in Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County. The study objectives were to determine extent ... -
Microbial Pattern in Amniotic Fluid and Histology of the Smooth Chorion in Women With Premature Rupture of Membranes and Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is rupture of membranes at 37 weeks gestation (1).... -
Influence of Psychosocial Support on Refugee Girls’ Academic Performance in Primary School Education in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Provision of psychosocial support plays important role in enhancing academic performance of refugee girls in primary schools. In refugee primary schools in Dadaab Camp, girls register low academic grades in examinations, ... -
Socio Cultural Factors Influencing Girls `drop Out in Secondary School in Garowe District. Nugaal Region, Puntland
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Determinants of Under-representation of Kenyan University Students in Selected Ball Games at the International Competitions
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Girl child drop out in Garowe District, Nugaal region has been an existing educational challenge for the last 10years.In order to improve girl child education and particularly the retention rate of girls, an in depth ...
