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Remarks at the University of Nairobi Alumni Association
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Alumni: A call to action
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Draft constitution
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Perceived Factors Influencing Adoption Of Electronic Data Capture Technologies In Health Research Institutions In Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)With the advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the legislative ICT policy guidelines and targets, researchers in the Health Sector are inclined to adopt electronic data capture technologies. This ... -
Factors Influencing Access To Quality Education For Integrated Internally Displaced Persons: A Case Of Mohu Farm Camp In Nyandarua County Kenya
(UoN, 2018)The purpose of this study was to carry out an assessment of the factors influencing access to quality education in integrated IDP resettlement areas in Nyandarua County in Kenya. The study area was Mohu farm focussing on ... -
Influence Of Information Communication Technology Adoption On Service Delivery In County Governments In Kenya, A Case Of Murang’A County Government
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ICT has become an integral component in development and telecommunication across the entire globe and in all industries may it be the public, non–governmental organizations or private sectors. The innovation/development ... -
Influence Of Organizationational Strategies On Implementation Of Community Water Projects By Thedevolved Governmentin Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate the influence of organizational strategies implementation of community water projects by the devolved government in Homa-Bay County. The study was informed by the objectives; to investigate ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization Of Educational Radio Programmes Produced By Kenya Institute Of Curriculum Development: A Case Of Public Primary Schools In Ruiru Sub-County, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study is aimed at investigating Factors Influencing Utilization of Educational Radio Programmes produced by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development: The purpose of the study is to make recommendations on how utilization ... -
Influence Of Charitable Children Institutions’ Programmes On Exit Preparedness Of Orphans And Vulnerable Children In Kapseret Sub County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Successful transition to independent life for Orphans and Vulnerable children is anchored on quality and effective charitable children institutions programmes in place during the period of care for the OVCs. Every child ... -
Determinants For Correct Diagnosis Of Preeclampsia Among Women Seeking Antenatal Services At Mbagathi County Referral Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Preeclampsia is one of the five chief causes of maternal death. Early diagnosis greatly reduces maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Guidelines have been developed in Kenya on the parameters and ... -
Assessment Of Association Between Anxiety, Depression And Alcohol Use Disorders Among The Deaf In Nairobi East
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Globally, few studies have been done amongst the Deaf, resulting in little empirical data which relates to the prevalence and distribution of psychiatric symptoms and diseases amongst this population. Regionally ... -
Pattern Of Psychiatric Morbidity Among Elderly Patients At The Mathari National Teaching And Referral Hospital :a Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Old age refers to ages nearing or surpassing life expectancy of human beings, in this study 60 years and above. In Kenya, they represent about 3.8% of the total population, slightly more men than women. ... -
Efficacy Of Mobile Phone Use On Patients Retention In Care In Postnatal Clinic In Nakuru
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Evaluation Of Response To Imatinib Mesylate Therapy Among Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Patients As Seen In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Without treatment, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) progresses from a chronic phase (CP) followed by an accelerated phase (AP) and then to the blast phase (BP).The approval of imatinib mesylate by the Food and ... -
The Prevalence Of Co-Morbid Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Persons With Intellectual Disability
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The simultaneous presence of one or more additional disorders with the initially identified illness in the same person has been a topic receiving considerable attention in the study of mental disorders in children that are ... -
Time To Presentation And Diagnosis In Patients With Esophageal Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Cancer of esophagus (Ca-O) is the eighth most common cancer in the world and is ranked sixth amongst the leading causes of cancer death. Ca-O is a major health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. A high incidence ... -
Prevalence Of Anthracycline Induced Cardiomyopathy Amongst Cancer Patients Treated At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Cardiovascular complication is a major consequence of cancer treatment.Anthracycline induced cardiomyopathy is a known cause of long term morbidity and mortality among patients withcancer surviving chemotherapy. ... -
Attenuation of The Cardiovascular Response to Laryngoscopy and Intubation
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Laryngoscopy and intubation are stimuli associated with a transient rise in the heart rate and blood pressure from a sympathetic outflow. Ablation of this sympathetic response would minimize the risks of ... -
An Audit Of The Management Of Diabetic Ketoacidosis At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND DKA is the most serious hyperglycemic emergency in patients with both Type 1 & 2 DM. The mortality rate is still high in developing countries. Standard DKA management guidelines ensure optimal management. ... -
Association Of, Perceived Stress And Substance Use Disorders, Among Students At The University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Various studies have separately reported a high prevalence of perceived stress and a high prevalence of alcohol and drug use among university students in Kenya. The study investigated the association between perceived ...
