University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Determinants of Hiv Self-testing Utilization Among Health Sciences Undergraduate Students; a Binary Logistic Regression Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background. In 2016, the WHO issued guidance on HIV self-testing as a measure to improve the access and uptake of HIV diagnosis towards curbing the increasingly growing HIV incidences and progression to AIDS. The Kenya ... -
Maternal Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Pregnant Women Attending Sos Hospital Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most women do not consume or lack, thereof, adequate micronutrients during their reproductive years and pregnancy. Health facilities (a potential source of nutrition ... -
Adolescent experiences, perceptions, and preferences for the process of HIV status disclosure in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Disclosure of HIV status to adolescents living with HIV has been associated with improved treatment outcomes. However, there are limited data regarding the experiences of, perceptions of, and preferences for ... -
Evaluation of Fit of a Single Crown and Three - Unit Fixed Dental Prostheses Fabricated From Conventional and Digital Impressions in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: There’s hardly much evidence regarding the marginal fit of fixed partial denture restorations fabricated with digital impressions and computer-aided manufacturing and design technology as compared to conventional ... -
Direct Screening of Micronutrients on Maize Plant Leaves Using Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (HHXRF)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Foliar nutrient analysis is an indication of soil’s elemental compositions. However, its use has been limited by the short window available for plant sampling and analysis since different plant species utilize nutrients ... -
Assessment of Prescription Patterns and Costs of Oncology Drugs Used in the Paediatric Unit of Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Cancer is one of the global leading causes of childhood morbidity and mortality. High childhood cancer mortality rates in developing countries have been linked to chemotherapy prescribing patterns that fails ... -
Effects of Climatic Variability on Nematode Diversity Richness, Distribution, and Use of Resistant Potato Varieties for Management of Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera Rostochiensis) in Nyandarua, in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Temperature, latitude, and altitude are critical in the soil nematode distribution. The documentation of macro-ecological diversity and geographic distribution patterns of soil-dwelling nematodes have received little ... -
Early Outcomes of Primary Total Knee Replacement: a Multicenter Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The number of TKR surgeries performed daily in Kenyan hospitals is increasing significantly. Existing research shows that the procedure is associated with significant morbidity and complication risks. The ... -
Determining Emotional Effects of Infertility, Its Effect on Marital and Social Relationships Among Infertile Women Attending GOPC at the Garissa County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Infertility has physical, psychological, social, emotional and financial impacts. Personal reactions to infertility include guilt, confusion, denial, anger, despondence, withdrawal, unworthiness and social ... -
Analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Virchow-robin Spaces Associated With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: A critical component of the radiological diagnosis of cerebral small vascular disease (CSVD) is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Subcortical infarcts, microbleeds, lacunes, and white matter hyperintensities ... -
Impact of Percutaneous Nephrostomy on Clinical Outcome in Advanced Cervical Carcinoma With Obstructive Uropathy at Kenyatta National Hospital From 2016-2019: a Descriptive Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Cervical carcinoma is one of the main causes of mortality with a mortality rate of 22.8% in Kenya and most frequent among women between the ages of 15 and 44 years. It can cause obstructive urinary complications, ... -
Impacts of Weather on Aviation Delays and Diversions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Adverse weather is the main cause of the disruptions to operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya. In order to assess the potential implementation of a weather impact index on aviation delays at JKIA, ... -
Three-dimensional Printing and Characterization of Bottling Products Fabricated Using Polylactic Acid and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Polymeric materials have outpaced all other materials used in housing, packaging, building, as well as other applications Most countries have sought aggressive mitigation measures to address the threat of global warming ... -
Severity and Quality of Life Among Adult Hand Injury Patients Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Hand injuries encompass a wide range of conditions, including fractures, dislocations, lacerations, crush injuries, amputations, and nerve or tendon injuries. The severity of these injuries can vary significantly, ... -
Patients Perception on Patient Centered Care in Orthopaedic Department at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Care delivery is multifaceted, and there is a need to integrate different processes to achieve high-quality care. Patient-centered care emphasizes communication, physical and emotional comfort, cultural ... -
Risk Factors for Re-laparotomy After Cesarean Section and Associated Maternal Mortality and Near-miss Events at KNH an Exploratory Case-control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Cesarean section (CS) delivery is on the rise worldwide and now accounts for more than one in five deliveries, this trend is expected to rise and by 2030 nearly 29% of total deliveries are likely to be through ... -
Effects of Leaf Harvesting Intensity and Frequency on Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Three Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.) Varieties in Bor and Awerial County, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important crop in South Sudan, however, its low production has been attributed to poor agronomic and leaf harvesting practices which cause a reduction in grain yield and quality ... -
Modeling Daily Wind Speed and Direction Using Harmonic Analysis for the Design of Seawater Greenhouse Prototype, in Kadzuhoni Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The seawater greenhouse technology utilizes the radiation from the sun, seawater, humidity, wind speed and direction, and temperature to produce freshwater and cooled air in addition to providing the water for hydroponic ... -
Indications, Clinical Characteristics, Management and Outcome of Patients Admitted to a Newly Dedicated Obstetrics Intensive Care Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital: Descreptive Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Admission to critical care units has been shown to be a maker of severe morbidity. Critically ill obstetric patients are often admitted to non-dedicated intensive care units rather than to dedicated obstetric ... -
An Assessment of Effect of Agricultural Knowledge Management on Fall Army Worm (Faw) Control Technologies Among Smallholder Maize Farmers in Kilungu, Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maize has a significant influence towards achieving food security in Kenya, given that it is the staple food in most rural communities. However, its production has drastically reduced, which is partly attributed to fall ...
