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Rift Valley Fever Disease Surveillance and Control Strategies in Marigat Sub County, Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Rift Valley fever (RVF) a viral disease of ruminants, camels and humans transmitted by mosquitoes that belong to the Aedes and Culex genera. The disease causes a high economic impact because of livestock sickness and ... -
Factors Associated With Drug Therapy Problems in the Management of Pediatric Wilms Tumor Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Drug therapy problems are a common issue during the therapeutic management of pediatric cases of Wilms tumor. These drug therapy problems lead to events which require further medical attention therefore ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Post-operative Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the frequent bad outcomes of heart surgery. It is associated with high levels of morbidity and mortality, higher cost of treatment and protracted hospital stay........... -
Prevalence of Anaplasma and Babesia Infections and Their Associated Risk Factors Among Calves in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis represent major constraints to livestock production in many developing countries. Both Babesia and Anaplasma species are transmitted by ticks. However, Anaplasma species can be transmitted by ... -
Health Seeking Behaviour of Community Health Volunteers Working With Survivors of Gender Based Violence in Relation to Burnout and Vicarious Trauma in Informal Settlements
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) close the gap between communities and the formal health system. They have a very important role in referral, health promotion, and prevention at the community level. Continuous ... -
Adherence Level and Adequacy of Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Somalia.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Hypertension is a prevalent condition that affects approximately one billion of people globally, leading to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Poor adherence to prescribed therapy contributes to ... -
Impact of Global Pandemics on the Increase of GBV in Africa - a Case Study of Covid 19 and Ebol
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to evaluate the effects of Ebola and Covid-19 pandemics on Gender-based violence (GBV) in Africa, to examine the effectiveness of counter GBV measures during the Ebola and Covid-19 pandemics in Africa, and ... -
Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidities Among Young Adults Enrolled in Methadone Assisted Clinics in Kisauni Subcounty, Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Half of all mental disorders in adulthood start by the age of 14, but most cases are undetected and untreated. According to the World Health Organization, mental health problems affect 10-20% of children and ... -
Investigation of Constrained Vsc-hvdc Tie Lines for Transient Stability Improvement of Interconnected Power Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Voltage Source Converter (VSC) – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) tie lines have become popular for the interconnection of power systems owing to their ability to independently control active and reactive powers. This ... -
Induction of Early Flowering in Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) and Nicotiana Benthamiana by Overexpression of Cassava Flowering Locus T (Meft1)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Flowering is a prerequisite in conventional plant breeding. In cassava, delayed and non-synchronous flowering makes conventional breeding difficult. This study aimed at accelerating flowering by overexpressing the endogenous ... -
The Prevalence and Spectrum of Thyroid Diseases Among Children and Youth Seen at the Endocrine Clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital From 2008 to 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Thyroid diseases are responsible for common endocrinopathies in childhood. Early diagnosis is essential in the integration of an appropriate treatment approach and control of irreversible damage to the nervous ... -
Optimization of Processing Parameters in the Production of Mango Flakes
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Mango fruit (Mangifera indica. L) is a common fruit seasonally produced in large volumes in Kenya. However, post-harvest losses which can be attributed to a lack of enough modern processing technology have been a bottleneck ... -
Iron Status Among Kidney Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hopsital
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Impact of Socio-demographic and Psychosocial Factors on Adherence to Antiretroviral Thepary Among Mothers Attending Antenatal Clinics at Mbagathi and Kenyatta National Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Studies have indicated that adherence to antiretroviral therapy is associated with improved treatment outcome. In expectant mothers, it also ensures reduced viral load prior to delivery and during breastfeeding, ... -
Factors Associated With Drug Therapy Problems in Patients on Anticoagulants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Anticoagulants are used to manage thrombosis. Achievement of the goals of therapy may be complicated by drug therapy problems. Disruption of anticoagulation can be detrimental to patients and can have severe ... -
Response of Chia (Salvia Hispanica) to Water Stress, Plant Density and Nitrogen Fertilizer in Two Agro-ecological Zones of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Chia (Salvia hispanica) is gaining popularity worldwide due to its nutritional and health benefits. In Kenya, production of chia seed is relatively new, and the crop has gained attention hence prompting the possibility of ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Helicobacter Pylori Infection Among Patients With Dyspepsia Attending Kalkaal Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally, about fifty percent of the adult population is colonized by Helicobacter pylori, with an estimated eighty percent prevalence among adults in low-income households. The high infection rate in low-income ... -
Capital Structure, Profitability, Size and Value of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Capital structure is critical because it determines survival and firm values since it aids in describing how their finances are raised through equity, debt or firms combining equity and debt. The urge to better the values ... -
Kenyan Popular Theatre and the Search for Social Justice
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Critics have for long noted the possibilities of using popular theatre to play different functions, including political mobilisation and entrenchment of social justice ideals. Acknowledging this, I sought to explore how ... -
Biotic Effects of Climate Change in the Tropical Alpine Moorlands of Mount Kenya and Mount Elgon, and Its Impact on Dependent Local Communities
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tropical alpine areas are extraordinary ecosystems that provide valuable services including water, biodiversity, and food. These areas are uniquely threatened by climate change as they are predicted to warm more over the ...
