University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The prevalence of substance use disorders and associated characteristics among patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Objective: Substance use disorders (SUDs) have increased substantially across the globe, and has become one of the world's most significant public health and socioeconomic challenge. This study examined the prevalence and ... -
"We must help them despite who they are…": healthcare providers' attitudes and perspectives on care for young gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Compared to young heterosexual men, young gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (YMSM) face a disproportionate burden of sexual health conditions. This disparity is occasioned by factors such as ... -
Draft genomes, phylogenomic reconstruction and comparative genome analysis of three Xenorhabdus strains isolated from soil-dwelling nematodes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As a proven source of potent and selective antimicrobials, Xenorhabdus bacteria are important to an age plagued with difficult-to-treat microbial infections. Yet, only 27 species have been described to date. In this study, ... -
Emergency departments as under-utilized venues to provide HIV prevention services to female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Female sex workers (FSW) in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected by HIV and remain a key target population for efforts to reduce transmission. While HIV prevention tools such as PEP and PrEP are ... -
Novel Escherichia coli-Infecting Bacteriophages Isolated from Uganda That Target Human Clinical Isolates
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The antimicrobial resistance catastrophe is a growing global health threat and predicted to be worse in developing countries. Phages for Global Health (PGH) is training scientists in these regions to isolate ... -
Prevalence and Potential Risk Factors for the Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Staphylococcus spp. Bacteria Among Pastoralist Farmers in Kajiado Central Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing health problem globally. To address this challenge, there is a need to generate baseline data on the prevalence and AMR profile of the main disease-causing bacteria. Here, we ... -
Seroprevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia Coinfections in Goats in Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Goats are among the most important small ruminants affected by Peste des Petits ruminants (PPR) and contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP) diseases, two of the most significant constraints worldwide to the production ... -
Contributions of Governance to Water Availability in Mwingi Town
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The contributions of governance to water availability in Mwingi town. Identification of governance capacity to address issues of water scarcity in many parts of the world is pertinent and especially in urban areas characterized ... -
Application of Environmental Audits in Industrial Property Management in Kenya: a Case Study of Industrial Properties in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines the application of Environmental Auditing (EA) in industrial property management in Kenya. EA is undertaken to assess compliance with mitigation measures proposed in Environmental Impact Assessment ... -
Effect of Coordinated Border Management on Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling Based on the Opinions of Selected Border Officers at the Busia and Namanga One Stop Border Post
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organized crime continues to a menace across states, regions and the international arena, necessitating the design and application of various models of managing risks and crimes. Consequently, managing organized crimes has ... -
Investigation on the Public-private Partnerships (Ppp) Success as Procurement Method for Infrastructure Development in Kenya: a Case Study of Public Universities in Nairobi Metropolitan
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Infrastructure investments are key drivers in achieving economic growth and sustainable development. However inadequate funding and ever emerging complex procurement methods are becoming impediments to delivery of ... -
Influence of Teachers’ Performance and Appraisal Development (Tpad) on Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kikuyu-sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Research study intended to ascertain how teachers' job performance in public secondary schools in Kikuyu Sub-County, Kenya, was influenced by the growth of the evaluation of their work performance. The study aimed to ... -
The Influence of Personality Factors on Student Performance in Biological Sciences in Kenya: the Case of Secondary Schools in Rachuonyo North Sub County, Homabay County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study seeks to investigate the influence of the student personality factors on performance in the biological sciences. The following research objectives guided the study: influence of conscientiousness in biological ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Performance of Glovo Company Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Due to the rapid change in the corporate world's business environment, businesses must implement and enhance organizational performance and strategic plans. It has been determined that a number of factors can give any ... -
Effect of Phone Text Message Reminders on Compliance with Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis following Dog Bites in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The prompt administration of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is one of the key strategies for ending human deaths from rabies. A delay in seeking the first dose of rabies PEP, or failure to complete the recommended dosage, ... -
The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and Adolescent Delinquent Behavior Among 13-17 -year- Old Boys in Kabete Rehabilitation Center in Kabete, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Generally, juvenile delinquency has been cited as a key concern facing various sociology researchers and various law enforcement professionals around the globe. Delinquent acts carried out by juveniles have been for long ... -
Market Facilitation and Performance of Women Enterprise Fund Vision 2030 Flagship Project in Embakasi East Constituency, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Women Enterprise Fund, a Vision 2030 flagship project, was established by the Government of Kenya to facilitate provision of reachable and cost effective loan to assist women initiate, and also improve businesses for income ... -
Observed changes in wet days and dry spells over the IGAD region of eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Changes in wet and dry patterns have an impact on rain-fed agriculture, crop productivity, and food security in Eastern Africa. The purpose of this research is to look into the changes in wet days and dry periods within ... -
Operations Management Practices and Fit-for-purpose Graduates: a Case of Aga Khan University
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The ability of Kenyan universities to offer quality education and in turn churn out graduates who are employable by industry has often been put into question. Industry players have consistently complained about spending ...