University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Correction to: Preference of specimen collection methods for human papillomavirus detection for cervical cancer screening: a cross-sectional study of high-risk women in Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that another author should be added to the team of authors. The Name and affiliation details are below. -
Predictability Of Stock Returns Using Valuation Ratios: Empirical Evidence From Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The use of valuation ratios as determinants of stock returns is widely being acknowledged. Seminal works present evidence of a return advantage on stocks with high earnings yield, book to market and dividend yield ratios. ... -
Allelopathic Interactive Effects Of Rice, Cymbopogon, Desmodium, Mucuna And Maize In Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Rice is a major food and cash crop under various mixed cropping systems in Uganda. Rice and some intercrops exhibit allelopathic properties and productivity is on the decline yet little is known about the causes of ... -
Relationship between Participation in formal continuous Professional Development, Job satisfaction and attitude towards Patient Care among Nurses in Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In Kenya, nurses form a largest part of multi -disciplinary health care team. They are the backbones of healthcare and frontline service providers providing direct patient care in all health care facilities. Therefore, to ... -
Assessment of Institutional Support on Healthcare Workers in Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Agents and Related Waste at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Healthcare workers are exposed to cytotoxic agents and waste in their day to day practice as they handle them. These agents are known to be carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic hence posing a risk to those handling them. ... -
Household Wealth Index, Nutritional Status And Dietary Practices Of Children Aged 6-59 Months In Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Somalia has been recorded to have one of the highest and inconsistently updated child under-nutrition levels. Nutrition interventions have been put in place but few evaluation studies are done as the region is war prone. ... -
Survey of ophthalmologists-in-training in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: A regional focus on ophthalmic surgical education
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There are 2.7 ophthalmologists per million population in sub-Saharan Africa, and a need to train more. We sought to analyse current surgical training practice and experience of ophthalmologists to inform planning ... -
The Effect Of Agency Banking On The Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Banks are developing innovative service delivery methods that ultimately lead to growth in revenue streams or decline in operational costs, and eventually increase in profit. Some of the innovative ways include adaptation ... -
Effect Of Debt Financing On Financial Performance Of Public Universities In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The effect of debt financing on financial performance is a significant determinant of the financial wellbeing of a company. Public universities have a tendency to suffer more from fluctuations in financial leverage because ... -
Social construction and Management of Male Infertility among the Akamba People: a Case of Muvuti/kiima Kimwe, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The World Health organization, estimates that 60-89 million couples are infertile. Africa has the highest number of infertility rates of between 20%-35%, male factor infertility accounts for 40% of the 60% of all infertility ... -
Devolution and its Influence on the Provision of Healthcare Services in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study examined devolution and its influence on the provision of healthcare services in Tharaka Nithi County. Health is a basic human right and this is emphasized in the sustainable development goals. A target population ... -
An analysis of reporting of Sexual Violence among female Survivors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Sexual violence has been on the rise over the years with women being the most affected. In 2014, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reported that 21% of all the women in Kenya had experienced sexual violence and one ... -
Detection of Mutations Associated With Antimicrobial Resistance in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Selected Health Facilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Drug resistant tuberculosis is a huge medical issue in several countries of the world and has continuously become a challenge to its prevention and control. Kenya is ranked as the fifteenth in position of the ... -
Critical Appraisal of the Prediction of Resection Weight in Reduction Mammaplasty Using Four Different Models
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Evaluating Nurses’ Utilization of Alderete’s Score Chart in Monitoring of Patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There have been several advances in anesthesia and surgical techniques that have led to improvement of patients’ care after surgery. However post anesthesia patients are at risk of developing complications and ... -
Assessment of Flood Hazard Areas in the Congo River Basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a case study of the N’djili River Sub-basin.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The issue of natural hazard in general and flood in particular is a topical problem that marks a memorable action in the world and specifically in Democratic Republic of Congo, especially with regard to the latest catastrophic ... -
An Analysis Of Farmers’ And Traders’ Awareness, Perceptions And Effect Of Chicken Value Chain Practices On Newcastle Disease Outbreaks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Newcastle disease (ND) is a major challenge affecting chicken production in Kenya. It causes mortalities of 80 to 100 percent, depriving farmers and traders of their sources of livelihood. The disease is the main challenge ... -
Influence of Socio-cultural Factors on Student Transition and Retention in Schools in Msambweni Sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Preoperative determination of breast weight to be removed aids plastic surgeons in counseling the patient, application for insurance coverage and ensures optimal postoperative breast symmetry. Various mathematical models ... -
Reduction Of Aflatoxin Contamination Of Maize Meal Foods In The North-Kivu Province Of Democratic Republic Of Congo By Nixtamalization
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Democratic Republic of Congo relies on maize as one of the staples food for human, for animal feed and for industrial uses. However, it has been shown that maize and maize products are good substrates for growth of ... -
Effect Of Direct Seeding And Transplanting On Growth And Yield Of Selected Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Varieties On Rain-Fed And Irrigated Lowlands Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Constraints to optimal rice productivity in Kenya include shortage of water, unavailability of affordable labour, inappropriate agronomic practices in establishment like spacing, plant nutrition, weeds, diseases and insect ...
