University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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New Reproductive Techniques: The Case Of Caesarean Births In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2006)This study investigated the role that New Reproductive Techniques (NRTs) play in widening the scope of women in enjoying reproductive health and rights. Some of these NRTs include in vitro fertilization (IVF), cloning, ... -
Orthopaedic aspects of sickle-cell disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1991)A retrospective study of 100 patients with orthopaedic aspects of sickle-cell disease was carried out. Males and females were almost equally affected in a ratio of 1.3:1.2. A half of the patients (50%) were below 5 years ... -
Critique of the Culture of Philosophy: Challenges and Opportunities for Philosophy in Africa
(University Of Nairobi, 2006)This work set out to understand and explain the challenges that face the development of philosophy in Africa. In particular, the focus is on the crisis and dilemma on African identity which has impacted adversely to the ... -
Factors affecting clinical decision making by nurses at the Critical Care Unit in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Introduction: There is an established association between quality of patient outcomes and nurses" decision-making. Decisions made by Critical Care Nurses have a direct and immediate impact upon the well being and indeed, ... -
Food safety practices and determinants in primary, secondary and post-secondary learning institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Every year millions of people worldwide suffer food borne illnesses making it a major public health concern. The learning institutions are at a great risk of food borne illnesses due to their student population that require ... -
Fostering of innovation and its adaptation process in the Kenyan construction industry. A Case Study of the Building and Civil Engineering Contractors in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2005)This research paper constitutes an investigative study into fostering of Innovation and its adaptation in the Kenya construction industry, with special regard to the Building and Civil Engineering Contractors in Nairobi. There ... -
Spatial and temporal distribution of severe malaria in western Kenya highlands: the effects of climatic fluctuations and landscape characteristics
(University of Nairobi, 2011)From the 1980s, series of malaria outbreaks rated as severe have occurred in the highly populated areas of western Kenya highlands at altitudes above 1300m. The residents here have low or no immunity to malaria because ... -
Wound care in Orthapaedic
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The Role Of Small-Scale Enterprises In Alleviataing Unemployment Among The Youths. A Study Of Kibera Slums In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007-07)The project title is, the role of small-scale enterprises in alleviating unemployment among the youths. The purpose of this study was to investigate the contributions of small-scale enterprises in creating employment among ... -
The Role Of Microfinance In Improving The Wellbeing Of The Disabled In Mukuru Slums, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2011-11)This study investigated the role of microfinance in improving the wellbeing of the disabled living in informal settlements. 1 he focus was on the micro-finance services which included micro-savings, micro-credit, ... -
The Failure of Poverty Alleviation Strategies Adopted in Developing Countries a Case Study of Kenya Between 1995 -2008
(2009-10)Poverty eradication has been the main objective of Kenya’s development policy since independence in 1963. The first development plan highlighted debilitating ignorance, diseases and misery and called for their eradication. ... -
The Proposed Institute for African Pre-history
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An Analysis of Tripartite Labour Institutions and Their Contribution to Social Dialogue in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007) -
Pattern and outcome of spinal injury at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2016)Background: Spinal injuries constitute a significant portion of the injuries sustained after trauma and are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Determination of the current burden of spinal injuries in ... -
Access to health care: a case of hiv/aids Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) in a Nairobi city informal settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Introduction and background Access to health care is all about receiving support and treatment, the links between treatment and prevention and how they can combine to reduce the impact of infections; and the barriers to ... -
A Comperative Study Of Macrofauna In A Highly Exploited And Less Exploited Mangrove Swamp At Gazi Area Kenya
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Impact of Health Aid Expenditure on Child Mortality in Kenya, 1980-2010
(University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Health care financing is a key determinant of health system performance since it is expected to provide the resources and economic incentives for operating health systems, It is argued that knowledge about health care ... -
Influence Of Maternal Level Of Education On Child Mortality: A Case Study Of Kinango Division Of Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2008-06)The central concern of this study was to explore how the level of maternal education influences under five child survivals. Statistics across the world including the Kenya Demographic Health Survey (2003) show a strong ... -
Morphometry and connective tissue composition of the sigmoid colon in adult Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Background The sigmoid colon in Africans is commonly affected by volvulus formation. Anatomical characteristics of this part of the colon are thought to provide some of the contributory explanation for this predisposition. ... -
An Analysis of the Parallel Market Exchange Rate and Its Interactions With Macroeconomic Variables: the Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1993)Concern over the frequency of aborted attempts at the parallel market exchange rate and its macroeconomic interactions. It is in the light of this, that the present study, employing a non-linear two stage least squares ...
