University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Determining the influence of preoperative nursing assessment on patients’ surgical outcomes and anxiety at Kenyatta National hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)For quality surgical interventions and outcomes preoperative patient assessment by perioperative nurses is imperative yet the practice is dwindling. Aim: To determine the influence of nursing assessment on patients’ ... -
Clinical nursing and midwifery research priorities in eastern and southern S African countries: Results from a delphi survey.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Because of the profound shortage of nurse and midwifery researchers in many African countries, identification of clinical nursing and midwifery research is of highest priority for the region to improve health ... -
DMARD use in rheumatoid arthritis: can we predict treatment response?
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)Objective: To review the current and emerging predictors of treatment response by DMARDS in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients. Data source: Published original research work and reviews were searched in English related ... -
Probable post traumatic stress disorder in Kenya and its associated risk factors: A cross-sectional household survey.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study aimed to assess the prevalence of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and its associated risk factors in a general household population in Kenya. Data were drawn from a cross-sectional household ... -
Molecular characterization of live Theileria parva sporozoite vaccine stabilates reveals extensive genotypic diversity
(University of Nairobi, 2011-06)The current Infection and Treatment Method of vaccination against East Coast fever comprises an inoculation of live Theileria parva sporozoites and simultaneous administration of oxytetracycline. Immunization with a ... -
Mitochondrial DNA variation of indigenous goats in Narok and Isiolo counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Phylogenetic relationships among and genetic variability within 60 goats from two different indigenous breeds in Narok and Isiolo counties in Kenya and 22 published goat samples were analysed using mitochondrial control ... -
Adaptation of institutional arrangements to management of Northern Rangelands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Northern Rangelands of Kenya have continued to grapple with management challenges largely due to a lack of understanding of the dynamics thereof. Eroding customary institutions and new institutional arrangements characterize ... -
Gender differences in treatment outcomes among 15-49 year olds with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)OBJECTIVE: To determine gender differences in treatment outcomes among 15-49 year olds with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and factors associated with poor outcomes in Kenya. DESIGN: Retrospective ... -
The Role Of Military In Development In Africa: Case Study South Africa And Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)There is now an increasing awareness by developing countries of their poverty and the slow progress toward industrialisation. This has led to a lot of pressure on the leaders to put in place strategies to combat poverty, ... -
Q Fever Risk Across a Dynamic, Heterogeneous Landscape in Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Two hundred fourteen serosamples were collected from four livestock species across five ranches in Laikipia County, Kenya. Serological analysis for Coxiella burnetii (the causative agent for Q fever) showed a distinct ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility And Financial Performance Of Companies Listed On The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The concept of corporate social responsibility has prevailed since time immemorial and has for a long time paved way for organizations‟ to have moral, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities in addition to their ... -
The Relationship Between Lending Interest Rates And Financial Performance Of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Microfinance institutions have played a pivotal role in deepening financial markets and enhancing access to financial services and products by majority of Kenyans. The key driver of any deposit taking institution is its ... -
UoN makes it to top 900 universities in the world
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Participatory governance in secondary schools: the students’ viewpoint in Eastern Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to determine the students’ view on participatory school governance in secondary schools of the Eastern region, Kenya. Participatory school governance implies the involvement of stakeholders in ... -
Information and communication technology talent management alignment with outsourcing: case of a power company in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Increase in ICT investments and new talent management strategies have seen companies adopt ICT outsourcing strategy to improve ICT performance and business value. Best practice in technology solutions requires an organisation ... -
UoN launches centre for pedagogy & andragogy (CEPA)
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15th internal ISO quality audit held at the school of continuing and distance education
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15th Internal Quality Audit
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Students to benefit from Barclays Bank’s ReadyToWork Programme
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Relative contribution of different levels of parental involvement to primary school readiness in Preschool Pupils in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Recent developments have led to a lot of emphasis being placed on early childhood education. Massive growth has also occurred in this segment of the education sector. Emphasis continues to be placed not just on growth but ...
