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Association between preoperative anxiety and hypotension during spinal anaesthesia In Women undergoing elective caesarean delivery
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Spinal anaesthesia is the most popular form of regional anaesthesia used for Caesarean delivery in the world today; approximately 78% of women having a Caesarean section will receive regional anaesthesia (spinal ... -
Prevalence of sepsis among neonates admitted to Kisii level 5 hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND Neonatal sepsis is the systemic inflammatory response syndrome in the presence of or as a result of suspected or proven infection during the first 28 days of life (18).Neonatal sepsis is the third most common ... -
Validity of bi-rads system mammography in detecting breast cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2015)In Kenya, breast cancer is the most common cancer reported among women at 17.5%1. In Nairobi, the incidence among women was reported at 23.3%, among all cancers for the period 2000- 20022. The diagnosis of breast cancer ... -
Bacteria, Aflatoxins And Fluoride Levels In Locally Processed Herbal Medicines From Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The increased use of herbal medicines has come with challenges of safety, quality and efficient utilization. This study assessed the safety of the herbal medicines with regards to microbial contamination, aflatoxins and ... -
Influence of Organizational Culture on Strategy Implementation at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Organizations prepare strategies which in most cases are never implemented for various reasons. Translating strategic thought into organization action is the most difficult phase of strategic management and without ... -
The Effect Of Capital Structure On The Profitability Of The Real Estate Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Capital structure is one of the major decisions that the management of any firm is tasked with. There are two types of financing, debt and equity, for management to choose between or decide on a mixture in any financing ... -
Comparative autecology of selected tree species using leaf and wood traits within nine forest fragments of the taita hills
(2015)This study was aimed at associating the autecology of selected tree species in nine indigenous fragments of the Taita Hills forests, using their leaf and wood traits. Tree species (0.5 to 3.5) m, were selected due to their ... -
Factors associated with uptake of prostate cancer screening among patients seeking health care services at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Prostate cancer screening is not a common practice in Kenya in spite of prostate cancer being the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Kenyan men .Majority of our patients therefore usually present in the ... -
Strategic Responses Adopted by Micro and Small Enterprises to Improve Performance in Limuru Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Micro and Small enterprises (MSEs) play a crucial role in the new economic development of nations. Despite their significance, they face many challenges and therefore for MSEs to remain competitive and improve their ... -
Knowledge Strategy, Organizational Characteristics, Innovation And Performance Of Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Organizational knowledge is increasingly gaining attention in strategic management and related fields. Theoretically, there is consensus that knowledge strategy is related to organizational performance. However, few ... -
Effect of financial leverage on corporate investment for non financial firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Investment decision always attracts financing decision, hence making financing and investment relationship a central issue in the study of corporate finance. The objective of the study was to establish the effect of ... -
Investigation Of Factors That Influence Small And Medium Enterprises Competitive Intelligence Through Facebook
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Abstract: Previous studies do not investigate the factors affecting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) competitive intelligence through Facebook in the context of Malaysia. This article surveys the use of Facebook for ... -
Strategic responses of commercial banks in Kenya to the challenge of nonperforming loans
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Recormon (erythropoietin) and venofer (iron sucrose) compared to biosimilar products in management of renal anaemia in adults
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background The kidneys are complex organs, and they are vital in maintaining normal body functions. The kidney has two main functions: blood filtration and production of hormones. These hormones help regulate blood pressure ... -
Evaluation of Potential Drug-drug Interactions Among Mentally Ill Patients Admitted at Mathari Mental Hospital
(2014)Background: Mental health refers to a wider range of activities directly or indirectly related to the mental well-being. Multiple social, psychological and biological factors determine the level of mental health of a ... -
Strategic responses by Parklands sports club to changes in the external environment, in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Organizations exist within an external environment. They depend on the external environment for their inputs and rely on the same environment to absolve their outputs. The external environment is dynamic and is in a ... -
Comparative Study For The Analysis Of The Microbiota Of The Glans Penis And The Vagina Of The Olive Baboons (Papio Anubis)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The human reproductive system is one of the important microbial habitats that harbor different species of bacteria in variable quantities and relative proportions that are known to have important effects on health, both ... -
Assessment of barriers associated with screening pregnant women for intimate partner violence from nurses perspective at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is detrimental to the physical, emotional, sexual, social, and mental wellbeing. In pregnancy, it is directly associated with maternal complications and newborn deaths. Globally, ... -
The relationship between stress and work performance of police officers in kasarani sub-county
(2014-08)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between stress and work performance of police officers in Kasarani Sub-county. The specific objectives were to: determine how job satisfies and fulfills the ...
