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Management of second trimester abortions at kenyatta national hospital: a five-year cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Abortion is the spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before fetal viability. The world health organization (who) defines it as termination prior to 22 weeks gestation or a fetus weighing less than ... -
Effects Of Social Networks On Household Food Consumption Among Smallholder Farmers In Kisii And Nyamira Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Malnutrition is a major burden worldwide. One strategy for curbing malnutrition is through food and nutrition policies that promote both sufficient calorie intake and dietary diversity. However, effects of shocks and lack ... -
The influence of Vigilantism on National Security in Kenya: a Case Study of Sungusungu in Kisii County (2002-2019)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Vigilantism, a security phenomena based on a retributive justice model and commonly understood as an alternative mechanism of providing security and justice where the State does not, significantly affects national security. ... -
Determinants of Adherence Levels to Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Seronegative Partners in Hiv Discordant Heterosexual Relationships
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Adherence to PrEP medication is key for its efficacy in prevention of HIV infection acquisition by uninfected partner during high risk periods of HIV exposure. Some studies have demonstrated adherence to oral ... -
Co-morbid Depression and Alcohol Use Disorder Among Youth Living With Hiv Attending a Comprehensive Care Clinic at a Private Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Psychiatric morbidity has been associated with HIV disease since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. In youth with HIV infections alcohol use and depression make the management more difficult and worsen the ... -
Perceived Influence Of Third Party Interventions In Trade Dispute Resolution By Trade Unions In Kakamega County,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Industrial Relations Is Vital For The Smooth Flow Of Work.in The Course Of Working together,the Employers And The Employees Have Divergent Expectations From Each Ot Her And These Have To Be Harmonized To Ensure There ... -
Plasma and Urine Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin Levels as Markers of Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Children Aged 1-12 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital (Nairobi).
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) refers to a form of kidney dysfunction that rapidly develops within 7 days or less, the resulting complications being metabolic, systemic and death in the extreme. Kidney damage in ... -
Influence Of Size And Crop Variety Of Kitchen Gardens On Dietary Diversity And Micronutrient Adequacy Among Women Of Reproductive Age In Kericho County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kitchen gardening promotes food availability and impact on dietary patterns of individuals. Women of reproductive age (WRA) are highly vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies due to their reproductive role. Dietary ... -
Pattern of presentation of neonatal surgical disease and outcome of surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background; Neonatal surgery is the flagship subspecialty in paediatric surgery. Advances in neonatal resuscitation, neonatal anesthesia and neonatal transport have led to improved survival of the surgical neonate. In most ... -
Challenges that hinder Women from Trade Union leadership positions: the Case of Kenya's Electrical Trades and allied Workers Union
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Participation of men and women in all spheres of socio-economic and political development is a basic human right that is enshrined in all the international conventions and treaties that the Kenyan government is a signatory ... -
Endocervical Microbial Pattern, Antibiotic Sensitivity and Complications Seen With Septic Abortion at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2018.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background:Globally an estimated 56 million induced abortion occur every year(1). WHO estimates that 68,000 women die annually due to complications of unsafe abortion with sepsis as the primary cause of death(2). Microbial ... -
Effect Of Earnings Management On Stock Returns Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main objective of any firm is the maximization of the wealth of its shareholders. This means that every corporate event undertaken by the firm should be geared towards achieving this goal. Earnings management is a major ... -
Effects of Micro-credit Programs on Women Economic Empowerment: a Case of Kajiado North Sub-County (2005-2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The empowerment of women is crucial as well as essential in economic development. In third world economies, women with little earnings remain victims of suppression as well as abuse in the society. On the other hand, their ... -
The clinical profile of severe paediatric malaria in an area targeted for routine RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccination in Western Kenya.`
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: There were almost 1 million deaths in children aged between 5 and 14 years in 2017, and pneumonia accounted for 11%. However, there are no validated guidelines for pneumonia management in older children ... -
Antibiotic prescription pattern and maternal sepsis:a comparative assessment among women who underwent emergency cesarean delivery before and after the initiation of free maternity services at the kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction:in a health system, change of user fees alters access and coverage of services and hence utilization of health services. The introduction of free maternity services in kenya is such a policy. There is need to ... -
Evaluation Of The Available Cross-Border Phytosanitary Measures For The Control Of Maize Pests In Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Pests cause significant losses in maize worldwide and are barriers to the achievement of global food security. Cross-border agricultural trade is ranked as a major factor that places maize at risk as it creates pathways ... -
No evidence of P. falciparum K13 artemisinin conferring mutations over a 24-year analysis in Coastal Kenya, but a near complete reversion to chloroquine wild type parasites.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Antimalarial drug resistance is a substantial impediment to malaria control. The spread of resistance has been described using genetic markers which are important epidemiological tools. We carried out a temporal analysis ... -
Influence Of Free Trade Agreements On Business Growth Of Animal Feed Firms In Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Free Trade Agreement enables countries to buy and sell goods and services to member states with limited or completely no regulations for example tariffs and quotas. Countries take part in FTAs so as to remove barriers in ... -
Determinants Of Agro-Pastoralists’ Participation In Emerging Land Markets And Its Effects On Livelihoods In Laikipia And West Pokot Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Pastoral lands have been facing turbulent transitions over time. They have become subject to encroachment and shifts in tenure, resulting in loss of the rangelands, induced sedentarization, a radical reduction in livestock ...
