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Influence of Economic Empowerment Projects on Rural Women in Mwingi North, Kitui County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Increasingly, there is evidence that integrated approach to women’s economic empowerment in development projects contributes largely to poverty eradication in the society. Therefore it’s necessary to identify and address ... -
Influence of head teachers instructional supervision strategies on curriculum implementation in public primary schools in Imenti South District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of head teachers instructional supervision strategies on curriculum implementation in public primary schools , extent to which head teachers supervision of syllabus ... -
Influence Of Health Care Providers On Clients Selection Of Intrauterine Devices As A Method Of Family Planning In Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)Intra uterine device (IUD) is a reversible long-term method of contraception. Effectiveness is close t0100% since controlled studies find failure rates of 1-3%.lt is a safe method of family planning but it's not being ... -
Influence of Hospital Ownership and Governance structure on Maternal Delivery Services
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: In Kenya, hospitals are registered by ownership, not by function making it difficult to assess their performance. Governance theories, agency, stewardship and resource dependency have been used to suggest ideal ... -
The influence of knowledge, attitudes and practice of people living with epilepsy on seizure control
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background The prevalence of People Living with Epilepsy (PLWE) in developing nations is estimated at 40 million with 13 million reported to reside in Africa. Epilepsy ranks among the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that ... -
Influence of maternal nutrition knowledge, attitude and practices on nutritional status of children 6-59 months at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)According to UNICEF and WHO nutrition is a universal, crucial component that is recognized globally for the child to have a better health standard as stated in convention child‟s rights. Thus, women additionally have a ... -
Influence of parental anxiety on children's behaviour during dental treatment in relation to the caries experience among 3-5-years-olds in three public dental clinics in Nairobi
(Department of paediatric dentistry & orthodontics, school of dental sciences, college of health sciences, university of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Dental anxiety is a fear traditionally defined as an irrational and exaggerated fear of dentists and dental procedures. It is a worldwide phenomenon with a prevalence ranging from 3-43%. Females have been ... -
Influence of Parenting Style on Delinquent Behaviour Among Borstal Institutions Inmates, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In an effort to lessen juvenile delinquency, more attention is now being placed on how parents may nurture their children to become more contributing members of society when they are adults. This study aimed to determine ... -
Influence of parity on uterine structure in pregnant rabbits: a light microscopy and immunohistochemical Study
(University of Narobi, 2014-10)Background: The uterus undergoes intense remodeling in pregnancy and subsequent involution in the postpartum period. Previous studies have demonstrated that a rise in parity affects obstetric outcomes; probably by affecting ... -
Influence of pedagogical techniques on students’ performance in mechanics in selected technical institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mechanics plays an important role in developing students’ capacity to experiment, analyze, synthesize and evaluate situations in and out of college. It is a catalyst for developing students’ cognitive and interpersonal ... -
Influence of Socio-cultural Factors on Student Transition and Retention in Schools in Msambweni Sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Preoperative determination of breast weight to be removed aids plastic surgeons in counseling the patient, application for insurance coverage and ensures optimal postoperative breast symmetry. Various mathematical models ... -
Influence of the indications and outcomes of previous cesarean section on planned mode of delivery in women with one previous cesarean section
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Primary caesarean sections (CS) are on the increase worldwide. This means increasing number of women with previous cesarean section(s) are seen antenatally for subsequent delivery. There is paucity of data on ... -
Influence Of The Number Of ANC Visits On Pregnancy Outcomes Of Mothers Delivering At A Rural Hospital, Longisa District Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is the care that a woman receives during pregnancy. ANC improves maternal and fetal outcomes. Focused antenatal care (FANC) emphasizes on quality rather than quantity of ANC visits and ... -
The influence of urine Ph changes on the renal excretion of weekly acidic drug
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Inguinal hernia and hernia repair in adults: the disease as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital over a five year period
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1984)This is a retrospective study of all adult patients with inguinal hernia who were admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, over a five year period, between January, 1980 and December, 1984. A total ... -
Initiation of breastfeeding among babies delivered by ceaserian Section in Kenyatta national hospital and Pumwani maternity Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) recommends that a newborn is breastfed within the first hour and should not be given food or drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated. Early initiation ... -
Injuries sustained by children who fall from a height as seen at an urban Kenyan hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Topic: To determine the pattern of injuries in children who fall from a height. Introduction: Most injuries sustained by children who fall from a height are of the blunt type. Despite there being literature that characterises ... -
Insecticide Resistance And Its Impact On Malaria Transmission Potential Among The Major Vectors In Teso Sub – Counties, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In Africa, knockdown resistance (kdr) is strongly linked to pyrethroid insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae s.l; which may have vital implications to the current up-scaled indoor residual spraying (IRS) and ... -
Insight On Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)