University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Prevalence and Factors Associated With Immunization Delays Among Low Birth Weight Infants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Globally, 15-20% of all births are low birth weight (LBW) majority in low and middle-income countries. The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2014 states that 8% of all births were LBW. LBW infants are ... -
Aflatoxin exposure in children age 6-12 years: a study protocol of a randomized comparative cross-sectional study in Kenya, East Africa.
(Pilot Feasibility Studies, 2019-11-29)Background: Aflatoxins (AFs) are naturally occurring fungal metabolites produced by the Aspergilla species of fungi. The staple food grain, maize (Zea mays), is highly susceptible to AF contamination. In Kenya, contamination ... -
A review of Kenya’s cancer policies to improve access to cancer testing and treatment in the country
(Health Research Policy and Systems, 2020-01-18)BACKGROUND: Cancer is the third-leading cause of mortality in Kenya, resulting in unique challenges to the country's health system. An increase in the number of cancer cases in Kenya over the past decade resulted in ... -
The role of unregulated chicken marketing practices on the frequency of Newcastle disease outbreaks in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In developing countries, chicken trade is characterized by complex chains comprising of many actors with limited biosecurity. This increases the spread of chicken diseases like Newcastle disease (ND). In Kenya, there is ... -
Assessment of local stakeholders' preferences for foreign land lease design attributes in Kenya: A participatory choice-based survey approach.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Global land acquisition and lease investments in developing countries by foreign companies have elicited a lot of controversy and interest in recent literature. Well-structured foreign land leases and investments might ... -
Standardization of the Computerized Battery for Neuropsychological Evaluation of Children (BENCI) in an urban setting, in Kenya: a study protocol.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)OBJECTIVE: In sub Saharan Africa one of the key challenges in assessment using neuropsychological tools has been the lack of adequately validated and easily implementable measures. This study will translate into English, ... -
Effective coverage and budget implications of skill-mix change to improve neonatal nursing care: an explorative simulation study in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Neonatal mortality is an urgent policy priority to improve global population health and reduce health inequality. As health systems in Kenya and elsewhere seek to tackle increased neonatal mortality by ... -
Placental Villous Changes Among Hypertensive and Normotensive Pregnant Women at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Hypertensive pregnancy disease is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in Africa, complicates 2.73% of pregnancies in Kenya and is one of the major causes of maternal deaths in Kenyan public health ... -
Neonatal, infant, and child mortality among women exposed to intimate partner violence in East Africa: a multi-country analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND: Most neonatal, infant, and child deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where incidence of intimate partner violence (IPV) is highest in the world. Despite these facts, research regarding ... -
Medicinal Plants of the Maasai of Kenya: A Review.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The use of medicinal plants for treatment of humans and animals is entrenched in the Maasai culture and traditional knowledge related to it is passed on from one generation to the next. A handful of researchers have in the ... -
Assessment of adherence to guidelines for the management of acute bacterial meningitis in children admitted to kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: acute bacterial meningitis (abm) is a disease which if not adequately and promptly managed, can lead to serious adverse effects. Evidence based guidelines in the form of ministry of health basic paediatric ... -
Survival Rate of Patients With Orbital Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenyatta National Hospital; a Comparative Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Orbital Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an advanced stage of a spectrum of disease referred to as ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). Orbital invasion may occur if left untreated or from residual tumour ... -
Biopsychosocial Effects of Chemotherapy Among Breast and Cervical Cancer Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Cancer Treatment Center.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cancer is a leading cause of mortality globally and breast and cervical cancers are two of the most common cancers among women. In Kenya, breast and cervical cancers cause the highest cancer related morbidity and mortality ... -
factors associated with stillbirth at banadir hospital, somalia: a case control study
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A Study Ofw6-curvature Tensors on Lorentzian Para-sasakian Manifold.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The properties ofW6-curvature tensor are studied in lp- sasakian manifold and following theorem proved AW6 skew symmetric lp-sasakian manifold AW6 symmetric lp-sasakian maifold A study of properties of w6,P and Q ... -
Assessment of Factors in uencing Adoption of Bio-security on Poultry Farms: a Pls-pm Approach University of Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Bio-security plays an important role in preventing transmission and introduction of diseases and increasing farm productivity. The aim of this study was to investigate factors in uencing implementation of bio-security ... -
Peer Education in HiV and Aids prevention among religious youth at The Technical University of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)HIV/AIDS remains a major public health challenge in Kenya today. Nationally, AIDS remains the leading cause of death and morbidity among adolescents and young people in Kenya. Nairobi County has a population estimated at ... -
Numerical Solution for Hydromagnetic Steady Flow of Liquid Between Two Parallel Plates Under Applied Pressure Gradient When Upper Plate is Moving With Constant Velocity Under the in uence of Inclined Magnetic Field
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The outline of the thesis is as follows: Magneto hydrodynamics (MHD) is a very long word for a very old principle ,the same principle that derive all of of our electric motors and electric generators .E ectively when a ... -
The Treatment of Challenges in Listed Companies by the Cma Code of Corporate Governance Practices, 2015
(2019)This study analyses the Code of Corporate Governance for Issuers of Securities to the Public, 2015 in order to find out whether it addresses the emerging corporate governance challenges in listed companies. The study traces ... -
Accountability in the Exercise of Self-defence Under International Law: a Case Study of Operation Linda Nchi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
