University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Role Of Border Communities In Counter Terrorism In Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Border communities’ participation in counter terrorism in Africa with Kenya as a case study. Little or no research had been done on the role of communities living along ... -
Stigma related to contraceptive use and abortion in Kenya: scale development and validation
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Stigma related to abortion and contraceptive use is a serious public health threat for young people, and validated scales to measure this stigma are scarce. The purposes of the study were to validate a newly ... -
Fraud And Board Failures In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study makes a case for effective enforcement mechanisms against fraudulent directors and boards that fail to conduct their governance duties. Although the CMA has in the past instituted legal reforms to enhance good ... -
Burden on Caregivers of Children Diagnosed With Cancer and Its Associated Effects at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Childhood cancers affect caregivers in various ways; physically, socially, psychologically and economically which lead to caregiver burden. Caregiver burden is still a challenge in the developing countries where ... -
Assessment Of The Dynamics Of Resource-Based Conflict On Human Security In Kenya: A Case Study Of Isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)With key focus on increased resource-based conflict in Kenya, this study sought to examine the nature of resource based conflict in Isiolo County. Chapter one covers the background to the study, problem statement, ... -
Histopathological Spectrum and Neuro-radiological Correlations of Childhood Intracranial Brain Tumors in Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Central nervous tumors are the leading solid tumors in the childhood population accounting for the majority of tumor mortality worldwide. The central nervous system is a specialized system which has on average ... -
Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among women presenting with amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea at the kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: polycystic ovary syndome is the commonest endocrinological condition associated with anovulatory infertility in women of reproductive age. It is also associated with morbidities like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular ... -
Evaluating the Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Cytoreduction 0f Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer in Patients at Knh
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Cultural Factors And Foreign Relations In Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research project seeks to investigate cultural factors and foreign relations in Africa: the place of creative and performance arts - case study (East and Western Africa). There are many avenues to foster these relations, ... -
The Role Of Media In Conflict Management Of Inter-Communal Conflicts In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study focused on the role of media in conflict management of inter-communal conflict in Kenya focusing on the Rendille- Gabbra community attacks. It examined various views by scholars on their perception of the media's ... -
Assessment of Growth in Children Following Adenoidectomy and or Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Disordered Breathing at Kenyatta National Hospitaldr.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Obstructive Sleep disordered breathing (oSDB) is a spectrum of disease that varies from simple snoring to obstructive sleep apnoea. It has many harmful effects in the paediatric age group including growth ... -
An Evaluation Of The Influence Of Media Activities On Multinational Corporations In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Despite of the many research conducted on media effects, there has been little efforts with regards to the effects of media on Multinational Corporation (MNCs). This study attempts to understand the effect media has on ... -
Nurses’ knowledge and attitude towards patients with alcohol use disorders at baringo teaching and referral hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: the harmful alcohol use can result into alcohol use disorder and alcohol dependence. Alcohol-related morbidity and mortality remain to be high at the hospitals. Nurses are a key resource in management and ... -
The Role Of Refugees In Economic Development
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Integrating refugees accords them an opportunity to partake in the economic development of the host community. Considered hidden and exposed, urban refugees only face dynamic problems, far from the normal refugee camps. ... -
Power And Internationalized Conflict In The 21St Century
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of this research project is to provide an in depth understanding of the role of power transitions and power politics in the emergence and persistence of conflict in the Middle East region. The study used two ... -
The Multi Agency Operational Approach to Communal conflicts
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Community level conflicts are widespread in Africa than any other part of the world according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program. Approximately 1.3 million Africans have lost their lives in these initially community ... -
Environmental assessment of heavy metal pollutants in soils and water from Ortum, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Analysis of elemental concentration in soil and water was carried out in Ortum to ensure safe utilization of soil and water resources for agriculture, industrial, and household purposes. Elemental analysis of soil and water ... -
The Law Of Armed Conflict And Counter-Terrorism: A Case Study Of The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)
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Competencies in Ecg Interpretation Among Newly Graduated Medical Students at the University of Nairobi School of Medicine
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: ECG is vital in screening, diagnosis and monitoring treatment of cardiovascular diseases. ECG interpretation accuracy influences the sensitivity and specificity of ECG utility in clinical practice. ECG ... -
International Institutions As Diplomacy Tools For Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to determine the role that international institutions play in promoting diplomatic relations. Specifically, the study was set to determine the extent to which international organisations are ...
