University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Predialysis care experience among patients with CKD at a Teaching Hospital in Kenya.
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Particle Swarm Optimized Hybrid Kernel-Based Multiclass Support Vector Machine for Microarray Cancer Data Analysis.
(Hindawi, 2019-08)Determining an optimal decision model is an important but difficult combinatorial task in imbalanced microarray-based cancer classification. Though the multiclass support vector machine (MCSVM) has already made an important ... -
Association Between Major Life Events and Psychiatric Morbidity Among Adults Awaiting Discharge at Mathari Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Previous studies have shown that an association actually exists between exposure to major life event and occurrence of a mental disorder. Although major life events have been associated with a range of mental ... -
Speciation and antifungal susceptibility of candida isolates from diabetic foot ulcer patients in kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Diabetic foot ulcer is the leading cause of diabetic related hospital admissions, amputations and mortality among diabetic patients. Chronic wounds are a concern to public health worldwide, and the effects are ... -
Estimating Trends In Fertility In Kenya From Non Birth History Data
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study aimed at determining the extent to which methods for estimating trends in fertility without use of birth history could be used on Kenyan surveys data by employing the own-children and reverse survival methods ... -
Regional Variation In Under-Five Mortality In Rural Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Childhood mortality is a crucial socioeconomic development aspect for any nation as it represents the health condition of a people. This study set out to establish how, despite the decrease in childhood mortality rates ... -
Prevalence of Malnutrition and Its Impact on Clinical Outcome in Elective General Surgical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Malnutrition has long been associated with negative post-operative outcomes such as delayed recovery times, higher complications rates, higher rates of morbidity and mortality, elevated readmission rates, ... -
Evaluation Of Public Participation During The Budget Making Process: A Case Study Of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to evaluate public participation in the budget making process in Nairobi City County. The objectives were; to determine the sources of information that influence the level of public awareness during the ... -
Evaluation of a suitable seed processing method for increased production of edible nightshade (Solanum scabrum) leafy vegetable
(Cogent OA, 2019-08)The consumption of indigenous leafy vegetables has increased tremendously over the last decade and in Africa, for example, research shows that they account for 30% of all vegetables sold in market outlets. However, there ... -
Psychosocial Correlates of Conversion Disorder Among Adolescents Seen at the Oupatient Youth Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: There is paucity of epidemiological data on Conversion Disorder (CD) among adolescents. However, this disorder is common among adolescents attending any medical health care clinics. It is mostly associated ... -
Assessment Of The Implementation Of The National Aids Control Council Results Based Management System
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study focuses on the challenges faced while implementing Results Based Management (RBM) system within the Governmental, non-governmental both private and public using the National Aids Control Council (NACC) as a ... -
An Assessment Of The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) Monitoring And Evaluation System
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The general objective of this study was to assess AECF’s M&E system. Specifically, it sought to assess whether AECF’s monitoring and Evaluation system meets the set standards and establish the strengths and weaknesses of ... -
Determinants of Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Female Adolescent Refugees in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This is a cross-sectional qualitative study on the determinants of access to sexual and reproductive health services among female adolescent refugees living in Nairobi City County. Specifically, the study set out to establish ... -
Determinants Of Non-Utilization Of Skilled Health Assistance During Delivery In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The use of maternal health care services is an effective means for reducing the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries where the general health status of women is poor. This study ... -
The contribution of Public-private Partnership to Agribusiness in Kenya: a case study of fruit processing enterprises
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study investigated how Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in agribusiness have contributed to the improvement of fruit processing enterprises. The research objectives were to explore how the nature of Public-Private ... -
Impact of Devolved Health on Maternal Healthcare in Kenya: the Case of Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenya has greatly recorded positive gains in maternal healthcare indicators from low mortality rates and increased hospital deliveries for mothers. There is evidence from a variety of sources that indeed maternal health ... -
Empyema necessitans due to aspergillus in a 3-year-old paediatric patient at a referral hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(PAMJ, 2019-10)We present a case of empyema necessitans due to aspergillus in a young child. The incidence of deep fungal mycoses in children, especially in developing countries is not known. There is paucity of data and access to ... -
Effects Of Tio2 Compact Layer On Photovoltaic Characteristics Of TiO2/Nb2O5 Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Titanium dioxide has been widely used in dye sensitized solar cells as a semiconductor, however, the recombination rate of photo generated hole-electron pairs on TiO2 is very high which reduces its electron transport ... -
Information Security And Prosperity Of Mobile Network Operators In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Information security is ultimately regarded as protection of information from any unapproved access or consumption, interference, modifications or damage whilst ensuring its confidentiality, integrity and availability. ... -
Causes and Effects of Early Marriage Among Girls in Mvita Sub-county, Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study investigated the causes of early marriage as well as the consequences of the practice in Mombasa County with a focus on Mvita Sub-County. Specifically the study sought to establish the causes of early marriage ...
