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"What if I get sick, where shall I go?": a qualitative investigation of healthcare engagement among young gay and bisexual men in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Globally, young gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (YMSM) experience a disproportionate burden of disease compared to young heterosexual men and older MSM. However, YMSM experience major inequities ... -
The epidemiology of HIV infection among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya: A structural determinants and life-course perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2024)High HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSWs) is heavily influenced by structural determinants (e.g. criminalisation of sex work; violence) and significant life events (e.g. orphanhood, teenage pregnancy). This study ... -
Zambia: A Narrative Review of Success and Challenges in Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The establishment of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) to stop the transmission of infection has significantly reduced the incidence of lymphatic filariasis, a debilitating mosquito-borne ... -
Innominate artery occlusion: a case study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Aim of the study: The aim of this case report is to evaluate carotid duplex and hemodynamic patterns in an asymptomatic male patient with innominate artery occlusion. Innominate artery occlusion is a rare clinical entity ... -
The WHO AWaRe Antibiotic Book: providing guidance on optimal use and informing policy
(University of Nairobi, 2022)MS reports grants from: (1) the ADILA project (Antimicrobial Resistance, Prescribing, and Consumption Data to Inform Country Antibiotic Guidance and Local Action; funder, Wellcome Trust; grant holder, St Georges; April, ... -
Determinants of an integrated cervical cancer screening services in primary healthcare: sharing lessons from Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The successful integration of cervical cancer screening service (CCASS) into primary healthcare's routine services depends on locality-specific and context-based service determinants. Objective: This paper ... -
Altered gut microbiome, bile acid composition and metabolome in sarcopenia in liver cirrhosis
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Sarcopenia in liver cirrhosis is associated with low quality of life and high mortality risk. The pathogenesis has yet to be fully understood. We hypothesized that gut microbiome, bile acid (BA) composition and ... -
A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine and Compare the Craniofacial Anthropometric Norms in a Selected Kenyan and Chinese Population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Craniofacial anthropometry provides essential data for diagnosis and treatment planning, with the norms for many races having been investigated. The results reveal that facial morphometry varies greatly because ... -
The Effectiveness of Self-Management Strategies in Patients With Heart Failure: A Narrative Review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Heart failure (HF) is a common condition with high morbidity and mortality. Self-management strategies for heart failure can be effective in improving patients' quality of life and reducing mortality and hospitalization ... -
The relationship between learner attitude towards the use of Facebook Social Networking Platform and Academic achievement in Computer Programming in Public Secondary Schools, Nairobi county, kenya
(CJESS, 2024-04-01)There is an intense infiltration of social networking platforms (SNPs) in the education sector. However, there are inadequate empirical studies to inform integration of these platforms in teaching and learning. The purpose ... -
Influence of ChatGPT Affordances on Adaptive Learning Experiences among Undergraduate Religious Education Teacher Trainees at the University of Nairobi, Kenya.
(CJESS, 2024-04-01)There is a dearth of documented evidence on ChatGPT affordances’ influence on students’ adaptive learning experiences. This study sought to examine the influence of ChatGPT affordances on adaptive learning experiences among ... -
Telecommuting & Working From Home in Kenya; a Thematic Literature Review
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This paper focuses on the field of telecommuting in the Kenyan workspace and its development, by providing an overview regarding telecommuting culture. It is part of a larger research that involved a literature review of ... -
A Comprehensive Analysis of Graphic Design Strategies in Small Furniture Enterprise Advertising in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Graphic design (GD) plays a crucial role in visual advertising, serving as a tool to inform, educate, and persuade towards brand loyalty. Despite its significance, Small Furniture Enterprises (SFEs) in Kenya consider graphic ... -
Coconut Shell Flooring for Affordable Housing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study is based on the potential use of coconut shell waste for providing flooring solutions for the Affordable Housing Programme in Kenya. Research has shown that the husk takes eight years to decompose organically, ... -
Ethical Considerations in Building Regulations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Building regulations provide guidance and create a restrain in the actions that are required to create living environments. The search for shelter is a primordial human activity which is a form of expression of the ... -
An Investigation Into the Utilization of Technology by School Counsellors in Public Secondary Schools in Kakamega, County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Technology has become an integral part of every-day life. According to the American School Counsellor Association (2016) technology can be used to promote student development, support academic growth, social and emotional ... -
Stakeholder Roles, Perceptions and Behaviour towards Conservation of Riparian Zones in Nairobi River Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Stakeholder participation is key to the determination, use and management of riparian zones. International treaties, conventions and laws as well as the Constitution of Kenya of 2010 are very clear about the inclusion of ... -
Riparian Zones and Their Role in Enhancing Resilience to Flooding in Urban Areas
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Resilience has been defined as the capacity of a system to absorb disturbance and reorganize while maintaining the same function, structure and identity. In Nairobi river basin, storm water drains have been developed to ... -
Test Performance of Cervical Spine Radiography as Compared to Computed Tomography in Diagnosing Traumatic Cervical Spine Injuries In adults With Head Injury at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background:Cervical spine injuries pose a significant challenge in resource-limited settings, particularly in Africa, due to their high mortality and morbidity rates. Different regions of the world have different approaches ... -
HIV and Associated TB: A Lethal Association for Kidney Health?
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) are the leading infectious causes of death globally. The combined brunt of these diseases is experienced mainly in low-income and lower-middle-income countries. ...