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Prevalence and Characteristics of Maternal Near-miss and Management Outcomes Among Women Who Sought Post Abortion Care at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital, Freetown Sierra Leone 2018-2019
(Effect of Innovation Strategies on Competitive Advantage of Mwalimu National Sacco in Nairobi, 2022)Background: The World Health Organization (2011) affirmed that most of the unsafe abortions accounting for 22 million cases and subsequent 47,000 deaths occur in developing countries. Most of these countries have laws in ... -
Vascular Access Methods and Their Pattern of Evolution for Left Heart Catheterization at the Kenyatta National and Karen Hospitals: a Retrospective Audit (2015-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure that is used for diagnostic and /or interventional purposes for a wide range of cardiac diseases. Left heart cardiac catheterization entails insertion of a ... -
Anthropogenic Activities and Their Influence on Water Safety in Tseikuru Ward, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This is an ethnographic study on anthropogenic activities influencing water safety around the points of collection, transportation, and storage in Mwingi North Sub-County, Kitui County. Further, the study examined the ... -
Determination of Breeding Objectives for Smallholder Dairy Cattle in Senegal Using Breed and Trait Preferences, and Economic Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Across Africa, there is a need to identify the most suitable livestock breeds for specific livestock production systems. This identification is particularly important for livestock systems that are intensifying, and forms ... -
Predictors of One Year Allograft Function Among Kidney Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Effect of Training on the Knowledge of Health Care Workers in the Assessment of Neonatal Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy at the Kenyatta National Hospital- a Quasi-experimental Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neonatal encephalopathy describes neonates (born at 35 weeks gestation or beyond) displaying subnormal level of consciousness or seizures which may be accompanied by difficulty initiating and maintain respiration ... -
Zur Darstellung des Antihelden in der deutschsprachigen und afrikanischen Erzählliteratur des 20. Jahrhunderts: Eine Untersuchung am Beispiel von Friedrich Dürrenmatts „Die Panne“ und „Der Zwiespalt des Samba Diallo“ von Cheikh Hamidou Kane
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the literary landscape or in narrative literature, characters are at the centre of the plots. From ancient literature with the epic to modern times with the narrative form of the novel, characters are most important ... -
Solar Storms and Their Effect on Man-made Satellites
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Sun exists in a cyclical pattern of solar activity. This dynamic nature creates what we refer to as space weather, and a key featured associated with it is a solar storm. These storms create a coupled system joining ... -
Cassava Utilization in Kilifi and Taita Taveta Counties and Effects of Inclusion of Processed Cassava Peels in Broiler Diets on Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The unprecedented increase in demand for conventional feedstuffs like wheat, sorghum and maize, for human consumption and production of animal feeds has led to the increase in their prices resulting in higher cost of foods ... -
Influence of Provision of Resources on the Implementation of Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in Dagoretti Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to investigate the influence of government provision of resources on the implementation of curriculum in public secondary schools in Dagoretti sub county, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to: assess ... -
Comparative Analysis of Structural Steel and Reinforced Concrete Construction for Sustainable Development
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Current discussions on Africa’s Development revolves around positioning itself as an economic hub. Economic report on Africa, 2015 recognizes that there is potential for Africa to experience greater growth than East Asia ... -
Adoption of Improved Forage Technologies and Its Effect on Household Income Among Dairy Farmers in Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Promoting the adoption of improved forage legumes among dairy farmers is pertinent to improving protein intake by the animals and hence increasing dairy productivity. This study characterized dairy forage technologies, ... -
Investigation of the Performance of Pavement Founded on Reinforced Earth Sections Along Outer Ring Road, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Urbanization in Nairobi city has resulted to increase in traffic demand exerting more pressure on the existing transport infrastructure. Outer ring road which is a critical artery within the city was improved to dual ... -
Report Turnaround Time of Different Imaging Modalities at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Diagnostic radiology plays a key role in the evaluation of patients seeking medical care as evidenced by the increasing demand of radiology services over the last few years. Referring physicians and patients ... -
Female Genital Mutilation and Adverse Obstetric Outcomes Among Pregnant Women Seen in Select Hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a commonly occurring exercise in most parts of the world. This practice is linked with adverse short term and long-term complications to the victims. Around 3 ... -
Effects of Plant Population and Water Stress on Yield of Selected Maize Varieties in Mwea and Bura in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maize (Zea mays L.) is currently a very crucial food source with over 1 X 109 tons being produced across the world, since 2013. It is Kenya’s main food security crop with an annual demand of 3.6 million metric tons. The ... -
Prevalence and Risk of Adverse Outcomes of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in 2018-2019,
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: About 500,000 women die yearly due to pregnancy-related causes and 99% of these occur in low and middle-income countries. Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) are the second leading cause of maternal deaths. ... -
Serum Uric Acid Levels in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPY): a Case-control Study at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)is a peripheral vestibular disorder that contribute to dizziness and falls among afflicted patients. BPPV negatively affects the quality of life as it interferes ... -
Integrated Mobility Options for Sustainable Urban Development in Ahero Town
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The rapid and unplanned growth of urban areas has resulted in informal expansion, leading to congestion, pollution, segregation, urban poverty, and social exclusion. This study focuses on Ahero Town in Kisumu County, which ...