Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Benefits of entrenching animal disaster management and livestock emergency guidelines standards (legs) courses into the veterinary curriculum: case study of the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)D isaste r - vulnerable communities are mostly those reliant on livestock. Disasters causing loss of livestock often leave a secondary legacy of economic instability, debt and dependency in addition ... -
The influence of access to credit on growth of women-owned micro and small enterprises in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)for development. The importance of women MSEs in social and economic development has long been recognized by the International Labour Organization. Growth of Micro and Small Enterprise means increase in sales, profits, ... -
Determinants of appropriate antibiotic dosing in patients with chronic kidney disease in a Kenyan Referral Hospital - supporting information
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Reduced renal function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) necessitates appropriate dose alterations to avoid drug accumulation. Objectives: The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of ... -
Cytological evaluation of breast lesions in symptomatic patients presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya: a retrospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Palpable breast lump, breast pain, and nipple discharge are common symptoms of breast disease. Breast cytology (fine-needle aspiration, nipple discharge smear, and touch preparation) accurately identifies ... -
Assessment of spider plant (cleome gynandra l.) germplasm for agronomic traits in vegetable and seed production: a green house study
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Aims: Spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) is one of the most important traditional vegetables in Kenya, albeit underutilized. Concurrently, scanty information is available on its potential for vegetable and seed production. ... -
Knowledge and information seeking behaviour among medical trainees on complementary and alternative medicine use
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)Background: The substantial increase in the consumption of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has spawned renewed interest in assessing determinants underlying this phenomenon. The present study aimed at describing ... -
Nutritional knowledge and dietary diversity of cancer patients at the cancer treatment centre, Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Cancer cases are on the increase in Kenya and have become one of the leading public health issues. This increase is possibly attributed to change in behavior and adoption of predisposing factors such as increase in ... -
Engaging fathers and grandmothers to improve maternal and child dietarypractices:planning a community-based studyin Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Fathers and grandmothers are key family influencers who have an impact on maternal and child health. This paper describes the planning, design, and implementation of a four-phased evaluation study on the impact of engaging ... -
An alternative clean-up column for the determination of polychlorinated biphenyls in solid matrices.
(2015-12)The need for continuous monitoring of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) has necessitated the development of analytical techniques that are sensitive and selective with minimal reagent requirement. In light of this, we ... -
Prevalence of contagious caprine pleuro-pneumonia in pastoral flocks of goats in the Rift Valley region of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)A cross-sectional survey was conducted between the months of March 2014 and March 2015 to determine the prevalence of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia in goat populations in pastoral flocks in three sub-counties of the ... -
Activated T lymphocytes in infiltrates and draining lymph nodes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
(University of Nairobi, 1980)Lymphocytes isolated from the tumors and draining lymph nodes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients exhibit the following characteristics of immune activation: (1) stable E rosette formation, (2) natural attachment ... -
Isolation and characterization of an antifungal compound 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone from Combretum zeyheri
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Combretum zeyheri, belongs to the family Combretaceae and is one of the most popular herbal plants in tropical and subtropical countries. The leaves of Combretum zeyheri have been used as herbal medicine and ... -
Raising the awareness of infant ora mutilation - myths and facts.
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Trypanosoma Infection Rates in Glossina Species in Mtito Andei Division, Makueni County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) transmitted cyclically by tsetse fly (Glossina spp.) is a major obstacle to livestock production in the tropical parts of Africa. The objective of this study was to determine the infection ... -
Does performance contracting matter? The moderating influence of performance contracting on the relationship between strategy implementation and performance of Kenya State Corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10-26)Strategy implementation has been established to influence organizational performance. However, its influence on organizational performance could be subject to a number of other variables including performance contracting. ... -
Emigration mobility trends and patterns in Kenya: a shift from South-North to South-South migration
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)The study explores emigration levels, trends and patterns of Kenyan migrants, using the macro data collected during the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census. In Kenya, little was known of its emigrant’s ... -
Abandonment of treatment and loss to follow up: a potential cause of treatment failure in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Management of patients with cancer is complex, multi-disciplinary, longitudinal and costly. Abandonment of treatment by patients and loss to follow up is a common scenario, especially in resource poor countries ... -
FCGR2A and FCGR3A Genotypes in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Mother-to-Child Transmission.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Background. Fc-mediated effector functions have been suggested to influence human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition and disease progression. Analyzing the role of host Fc gamma receptor (FcγR) polymorphisms on HIV ... -
Antiplasmodial, cytotoxic and acute toxicity activities of vernonia lasiopus o. Hoffman
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Malaria continues to cause heavy morbidity and mortality and it is the fifth leading cause of death globally. The disease causes over one million deaths annually and affects many more, particularly due to ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria that cause wound sepsis in the paediatric surgical patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Despite improvement in the practice of medicine and attempts to provide aseptic conditions in the surgical wards, the incidence of wound infection is increasing. Management of wound infection remains a challenge ...
