University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Comparison Of Nutritional Status Between Breastfed And Replacement Fed Infants Born To Hiv Infected Mothers In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Infants born to HIV infected mothers may be at a higher risk of altered nutritional status secondary to feeding practices. Exclusive replacement feeding (ERF) is costly and poor mothers in the society may not adhere to ... -
Introductory Research Methodology East African Applications
(University of Nairobi, 1975)This is a textbook in intoductory social science methodology, with an emphasis on East African illustrations and applications. It covers standard topics in social data collection: sampling theory, survey questionnaires and ... -
A World-Class Insurance IndustryAn Achievable Dream In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Insurance industry management in Kenya has become a problem for years. With the collapse of many companies, most policy holders arc losing confidence in insurance day by day. Kenyans have stopped considering insurance as ... -
Environmental Hoods Collection Work And Children’S Schooling: The Case Of Schooling In Kiambu District
(2007-08)This study examines the link between environmental goods collection and children schooling in Kiambu District. Kenya. The study was carried out against the increasing consensus in the literature on household dependence on ... -
Internet Users’attitudes Towards Online Advertising: Study of Internet Users in Nairobi
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The Use of Sports in Conflict Resolution: a Case Study of Tegla Lorupe Peace Run in West Pokot District Kapenguria Division Kenya
(2012)Conflicts among different communities have been very prevalent in Kenya. These conflicts are caused by various reasons ranging from endemic poverty, economic inequality, and cultural reasons. The problem of conflict has ... -
Histomorphometry of the left anterior descending coronary artery among Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) is the most affected vessel in coronary atherosclerosis.The incidence of this pathology is high in the developed world but low and rising in Africa.Intrinsic vessel factors ... -
The role of tracheotomy in weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Patients with trauma often require mechanical ventilation for prolonged periods because of their inability to protect their airways, persistence of excessive secretions and inadequacy of spontaneous ventilation. Tracheostomy ... -
The Role of Philanthropy in Community Development a Case Study of the Kenya Community Development Foundation
(University Of Nairobi, 2006)Kenya is one of Africa’s leading nations in terms of economic and social development. The country is rich in cultural diversity and renowned natural attractions. Kenya is home to more than 50 ethnic groups, each of which ... -
The Utility of Communication Strategies in the Management of Starehe Constituency Development Fund.
(2007-11)The purpose of this research paper was to investigate the utility of strategies of communication in the management of Constituency Development Fund. The research was meant to asses the utility of communication strategies ... -
Assessment of recovery and recycling of CFCs used in refrigeration industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)Ozone depletion and its after effects on the life on earth have become a matter of global concern. In 1987, at Montreal in Canada, the international community came together for taking the necessary steps to stop further ... -
The Magnitude of Poverty Among Female Headed Households in Yathui and Central Division, Machakos District
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The focus of the study was establishment of the magnitude of poverty among female headed households in Yathui and Central Divisions of Machakos District. The study objectives were to determine poverty indicators, the level ... -
The role of conventional radiology inthe diagnosis of paranasal sinus Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital,Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The roentgenic demonstration of paranasal sinus disease is often time consuming and expensive since it requires many examinations. This is especially true with respect to sinusitis. In this study, 208 patients with clinical ... -
Pattern of blood ordering, cross matching and utilization in the surgical suites of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2005)This was a 3 months prospective study carried out at KNH on pattern of blood ordering, cross matching and utilization. Patients who satisfied the study criteria were recruited from elective theatre list of surgical suites ... -
Influence of Marketing Mix on Medical Doctors’choice of Prescription Drugs in Nairobi
(2006-09)Most studies in the pharmaceutical industry have been on aspects of marketing like promotion, perception and distribution intensity. None of the above studies focused on the influence of marketing mix on doctors, choice ... -
International Migration: the Impact of Somali Migrants on Kenya’s Economy, 1991 -2010
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)Migrants are all over the world for various reasons such as to increase chances of securing employment, availability of capital for entrepreneurial activity and a secure environment to conduct business. The purpose of the ... -
An Analysis on Audience Receptivity of Christian Television Programs in Arusha Municipality, Tanzania
(2012-11)The main objective of this research was to make an analysis of factors influencing audience receptivity of Christian Television programs in Arusha Municipality, Tanzania. This study was anchored particularly in two theories; ... -
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in children less than three years of age as seen in health facilites in Nairobi province.
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is among the most common infections in humans and has been recognized as a cause of gastroduodenal diseases. Data on prevalence in children is mainly from industrialised countries ... -
Analysis of costs of providing maxillofacial surgical services at the operating theatre of the University of Nairobi dental hospital in the year 2005/2006.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Objective: To determine the costs and sustainability of providing surgical services at an operating theatre of a teaching hospital providing maxillofacial surgical services. Study Design: Retrospective top-down cost ...
