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Modeling Socio-demographic Factors as Covariates for Choice of Modern Family Planning Method Among Women of Reproductive Age 15-49 Years a Multinomial Logistic Regression Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Family planning refers to information, ways and methods to help people decide whether to have children and also do it at the right time. It comprises of a varied array of contraceptives and they include pills, ... -
Psychosocial challenges experienced by Caregivers with children undergoing chemotherapy at the pediatric unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The diagnosis of childhood cancer is a critical life event that impacts the psychological status of children and their parents. Due to this, caregivers of children with cancer experience considerable psychological ... -
Disrespect And Abuse Of Women During Pregnancy And The Effects On The Utilization Of Ante Natal Care Services: A Case Of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching And Referral Hospital In Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Disrespect and Abuse during pregnancy is a gross violation of human and women’s rights and constitutes gender-based violence. D&A has received attention globally with studies confirming its effects on maternal and neonatal ... -
Clinico-pathological profile and treatment of multiple myeloma at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a chronic B-cell malignancy that involves proliferation of neoplastic clonal plasma cell in the bone marrow with circulating monoclonal immunoglobulins or constituent chains in serum ... -
Effect of corporate social responsibility on the financial performance of large manufacturing companies in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)A firm exists to pursue the interest of stakeholders. Society is a key stakeholder for any firm, and hence, its interests, needs, and viewpoints must be considered. The role of CSR, therefore, is to attain profitability ... -
Blockchain technology as an innovation strategy for competitive advantage by Kenya Redcross society
(UoN, 2020)This study aims at establishing how blockchain technology as an innovation strategy provides a competitive advantage for Kenyaredcross Society. This research employed a descriptive case study research whereby an interview ... -
Key success factors in the implementation of strategic alliance at absa bank Kenya ltd
(UoN, 2020)The study sought to establish the key success factors in the implementation of strategic alliances at Absa bank. The study was anchored on the dynamic capabilities theory, strategic alliance theory and the resource dependency ... -
Immediate effects and outcomes of respiratory physical therapy on critically ill patients in Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Respiratory physical therapy is an integral treatment intervention and is part of the multidisciplinary approach to the management of critically ill patients in intensive care units all over the world. It is ... -
Factors Influencing The Retention Of Female Students In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (Stem) Courses, At The Technical University Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Female students who develop interest in STEM courses are affected by barriers that hinder their achievements, engagement and retention in STEM. Their numbers, graduating from universities reduces as they climb the academic ... -
Developing a Cadastral Data Model for Part of Machakos Town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya lacks an efficient and effective land administration system. The land administration system in Kenya has been described as bureaucratic, expensive, undemocratic and prone to abuse. One of the major causes of these ... -
Access to Credit and Household Savings in Kenya Evidence From Kenya National Finaccess 2019 Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the years, policy makers have embraced financial inclusion as a key policy and development tool. An inclusive financial system boosts savings, resilience to economic shocks, credit uptake hence investments, general ... -
Characterization of thyroid nodules using ACR 2017 tirads classification system and correlation with the bethseda FNAC system at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Thyroid gland pathology can be diffuse enlargement or focal nodules. Besides clinical examination, imaging and cytology play a key role in further evaluation of the varied thyroid pathology. All of these ... -
In Vitro Anti - Plasmodial Activity Of The Crude Extracts Of Phyllanthus Sepialis And Rumex Steudelii
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Malaria is a disease of high morbidity and mortality, especially in children under five and adults with low immunity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Malaria report 2018, there is an average ... -
Iron Status in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Congestive heart failure is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It is common among the elderly and tends to co-exist with other co-morbid conditions; anaemia, diabetes and hypertension among others. It is ... -
Selected macroeconomic variables and stock market volatility: evidence from the Nairobi securities exchange
(UoN, 2020)Both theoretical and empirical literatures posit that the thriving of a nation is directly associated with macro-economic variables like unemployment, GDP, inflation, remittances, money supply, interest and exchange rates. ... -
Post-operative Pain Management in Neonatal Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Proper detection, assessment and management of post-operative pain in neonatal patients is vital to mitigate poor outcome. In our setting various analgesic modalities are routinely used to control pain in ... -
Evaluation of Nurses’ Practice on Utilization of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Care Bundle in Criticalcare Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mechanical ventilation is a supportive therapy for majority of critically-ill patients in critical care unit either through an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy. This therapy causes airway contamination and ... -
Factors associated with dental caries among children/youth in Mbeere district.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Anecdotal reports from Compassion International assisted projects indicated that dental related conditions remained among the top five most prevalent conditions among the children/youth since 2009 despite implementation ... -
Effect of Plethysmography Variability Index Based Fluid Therapy in Enhancing Recovery Aftermajor Abdominal-pelvicsurgery
(University of Nairobi, 2020)STUDY BACKGROUND: Intra-operative fluid management based on Heart Rate (HR), Mean arterial pressure (MAP), Central Venous Pressure (CVP), urine output (U/O), replacing perioperative fluid deficits, insensible losses and ... -
Missed Opportunities for Diagnosis of Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 1-23 Months at Paediatric Emergency Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: In children under the age of five years acute malnutrition has remained a major health concern, with poor progress made towards achieving the desired reduction in prevalence. Currently 17 million children ...
