Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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The genomes of three stocks comprising the most widely utilized live sporozoite Theileria parva vaccine exhibit very different degrees and patterns of sequence divergence.
(2015-09)There are no commercially available vaccines against human protozoan parasitic diseases, despite the success of vaccination-induced long-term protection against infectious diseases. East Coast fever, caused by the protist ... -
Open access, open education resources and open data in Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)As a follow up to OpenCon 2014, International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) students organized a 3 day workshop Open Access, Open Education Resources and Open Data in Kampala from 15-18 December 2014. ... -
Is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) a risk factor to development of dental caries and molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in children?
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: HIV-positive children are susceptible to various infections, and they are often placed on long-term medications to control and/or prevent these infections. It is possible that the ingestion of these ... -
Genetic divergence in Jatropha curcas L., a potential biofuel crop in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: The aim of this research was to estimate the genetic divergence among 49 genotypes of Jatropha curcas L. and to identify potential parental lines needed for breeding high oil and seed yielding cultivars. ... -
Operative exposure of a surgical trainee at a tertiary hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background. Psychomotor domain training requires repetitive exposure in order to develop proficiency in skills. This depends on many training factors in any training institution. Objective. This study sought to look at the ... -
Primary cerebellar glioblastoma multiforme with uncharacteristic clinical and imaging features
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction Cerebellarglioblastomamultiforme (GBM) is a very uncommon adult lesion. We present a case ofcerebellar GBM and review their clinical, imaging and pathological features. Case presentation We report the ... -
Management and functional outcome of childhood hydrocephalus at the Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Hydrocephalus is a pathological condition caused by abnormalities of production or absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. The goal of this study was to evaluate the current ... -
Prevalence of H. Pylori in tonsillar tissue of patients with chronic recurrent tonsillitis using rapid urease test in a tertiary referral hospital in Sub Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)There has been conflicting results regarding the presence of H. pylori in tonsillar tissue. Our objective was to analyze for the presence of H. pylori in tonsillar tissue in patients undergoing tonsillectomy for chronic ... -
Mainstreaming Kenya-nursing process in clinical settings: the case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Utilization of the nursing process in many low and middle income countries has been a challenge. In Kenya, nursing process was modified to operationalize its implementation and hence the name “Kenya-Nursing ... -
Free flaps in a resource constrained environment: a five-year experience—outcomes and lessons learned
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction. Free flap surgery is a routine procedure in many developed countries with good surgical outcomes. In many developing countries, however, these services are not available. In this paper, we audit free flaps ... -
Otitis Media and Its Sequelae in Kenyan Schoolchildren.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)BACKGROUND: The goal of this study was to obtain representative Kenyan data on the point prevalence of acute otitis media (AOM) and its sequelae (otitis media with effusion [OME] and chronic suppurative otitis media ... -
The effect of a knowledge-based ergonomic intervention amongst administrators at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) and neck pain are part of the common work-related musculoskeletal disorders with a large impact on the affected person. Despite having a multifactorial aetiology, ergonomic factors play ... -
The Woman : So Strong A Force
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
Qualitative analysis of preoperative assessment practices in elective surgery at Kenyatta and mater hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Preoperative patient assessment practice has been reported to vary with institutions and individual perioperative nurses. Aim: To evaluate preoperative assessment practices in two selected hospitals. Methodology ... -
Study on the prevalence of clinical canine babesiosis and ehrlichiosis in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Canine babesiosis and ehrlichiosis are tick-borne diseases that often cause life-threatening illness in dogs worldwide. Though the diseases are enzootic in Kenya, their prevalence is currently unknown. The respective median ... -
Evaluating the impact of microfranchising the distribution of anti-malarial drugs in Kenya on malaria mortality and morbidity
(University of Nairobi, 2009)In an effort to increase access to effective anti-malaria drugs to the rural poor, the Kenyan government has partnered with a local non-governmental organisation to distribute the drugs free of charge using a microfranchise ... -
Multiple discourses on sexuality implications for translating sexual wellness concept into action strategies in a Kenyan context
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This Paper attemps to map, drawing mainly from HIV and AIDS prevention interventions, the multiple discourses on sexuality. The aim is to provide a picture of the challenges and opportunities in transforming the concept ... -
Psychosocial influences on adolescent sexuality and identity in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)This article examines the influence of psychosocial factors on adolescent sexuality and identity in Kenya. It focuses on male circumcision, peer and parental relationships. The article is based on a study which investigated ... -
Is Mobile Phone Banking a Means for Bringing the Poor and Marginalized into Financial Services of The Formal Economy in Kenya?
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The Role of Regulators in the Mobile Money Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2013)