Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Transformative aspects of Wireless innovations in Academic Libraries in Kenya - case of the University of Nairobi Library
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of this study was to investigate the transformative aspects of wireless innovations in academic libraries in Kenya with reference to University of Nairobi library. Objectives were to: find out the extent to which ... -
Risk Factors and Risilience for Depressive Illness Among Children Hospitalised in Kenyatta National Hospital,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Depression is a common (prevalence 12.9%), debilitating disease and the 3rd major contributor to Global Burden of disease, with greater incidence (41.3 to 63%) in children with physical illness. Various factors are associated ... -
Budgetary Control Practices And Performance Of Public Medical Laboratories In Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)This study was carried out with the objective of determining the effect of budgetary control practices on performance of public medical laboratories in Homa Bay County, Kenya. To achieve the study objective, descriptive ... -
Effect Of Decision-Making On Contraceptive Use Among Couples Of Child-Bearing Age In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Due to the patriarchal nature of many African households, men hold power over many decisions, including family planning and family size. Decisions about contraceptive use and childbearing in a couple may be affected by ... -
Perception of factors influencing indiscipline among Administration Police Officers at Embakasi Area, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Police Departments worldwide are plagued by numerous incidents of excessive use of force, torture, verbal abuse, dishonesty, abuse of authority, sexual assault, demand for sexual favors, and discourtesy, among other forms ... -
Effect Of Macroeconomic Variables On Financial Performance Of Microfinance Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Macroeconomic variables cause variation in organisations’financial accomplishments. This study aimed at determining the macroeconomic variables’ effect on financial performance of Kenya’s microfinance banks. The study ... -
Association Between Perceived Parenting Styles and Emotional and Behavioural Problems Among Adolescent Students in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Becoming an independent adult who can sufficiently rely on him/herself without the support of parents during the adolescent transition when dynamic, broad and influential changes occur in human development ... -
Utility of Imprint Cytology in Rapid Intra-operative Diagnosis of Head and Neck Lesions in Patients Attending Surgical Clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Intraoperative consultation has offered an important service in patient management. There is need for minimal turnaround time in the laboratory assessment of surgical specimens that will aid the surgeon in formulation ... -
Influence of Devolution Framework on alcoholic drinks Regulation in Kenya: a case of Lari Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Alcoholic drinks misuse contributes to myriad of individual and societal problems: crime, poor health, social-economic challenges just to mention a few. The study sought to answer a question of influence of devolution ... -
A Five Year Review of the Clinical Presentation and Management of Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis in in-patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Preseptal cellulitis is a common eye condition especially in children and generally responds well to treatment. Orbital cellulitis is a more severe infection and has the potential risk of loss of sight and life. ... -
A Prospective Study on the Factors That Affect Changes in Endothelial Cell Density and Central Corneal Thickness Over a Three-month Period After Phacoemulsification at an Eye Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The ultrasonic energy during phacoemulsification cataract extraction results in pathophysiological mechanism that induce changes in endothelial cell density (ECD) and central corneal thickness (CCT). Objective: ... -
Innovation Capability, Creativity, Technology And Performance Of Insurance Companies In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Innovation capability, creativity and technology are three linked concepts and phenomena in an organization setting that have been at the principal point of a firm’s performance because in the present day competitive ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Patients With Substance Use Disorders in Rehabilitation Centres in Nairobi and Its Environs
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There is paucity of data whereby mental healthcare workers in rehabilitation centres diagnose co-occurring depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, which are common mental disorders among patients with ... -
Effect Of Mobile Banking On Cost Efficiency Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The advancement in technology has made some tasks cheaper and efficient but it also has its fair share of challenges. This has seen firms in the banking sector use technology to develop online banking channels to reduce ... -
Profiling of Bacteria in Bacterial Vaginosis Infection Among Preterm Births in Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is defined as a live birth (singleton or multiple) before 37 weeks of completed gestation. PTB is the topmost cause of morbidity and death of pretem babies internationally and the second ... -
Disruptive Behavior Disorders Among School-going Children Aged 6-12 Years in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBDs) are a common co-occurring condition of childhood onset and are of significant public health concern. Yet, the prevalence of these conditions among Kenyan Children is not ... -
The Family Burden of Care for Persons With Substance Use Disorders: a Case of Rehabilitation Centers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Substance use disorder (SUD) is a family disease and its presence in one family member has enormous impact on the whole family with the greatest burden being bone by the primary caregiver. Pressure on family ... -
Factors Associated With Early Perinatal Mortality in Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan; 2018, a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background/Objectives: Studies show that Africa region has the highest perinatal mortality rate with more than 5 times higher than developed countries. In spite of modest improvements of perinatal mortality rate in South ...
