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Effect of giving Birth Before Arrival (BBA) on pregnancy outcome among booked mothers at Coast Provincial and General Hospital (CPGH)
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Birth before arrival (BBA) at hospital delivery unit is still common even in modern obstetric practice and it carries significant adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes all over the world but more so in low ... -
The Role of Social Media in the 2013 Presidential Election Campaigns in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)This paper examined the role of social media in the 2013 presidential election campaigns. The study was guided by three main objectives: (i) To investigate the integration of social media into the 2013 presidential campaigns ... -
Factors associated with utilization of hospital deliveries at Garissa Provincial General Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Low skilled delivery is associated with high MMR (Lawson et al, 2003). NEP has the highest maternal mortality and lowest skilled deliveries in Kenya (KDHS, 2008). ANC attendance is high both nationally and in NEP. This ... -
A short history of the Gandhi memorial academy society.......
(East Africa Prudential Printers Ltd., 1956)A brief history of the Gandhi Memorial Academy Society written by the late Dr. R. K. Yajnik was given in the first Souvenir Volume on pages 45 to 55. It is proposed in this Note to bring that account up to date for the ... -
Prevalence of poor sleep quality and high risk for Obstructive sleep Apnoea in ambulant individuals with type two Diabetes Mellitus attending outpatient clinics at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: There is a recognized interrelationship between sleep disturbances, insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Prevalence of sleep disturbances has been found to be higher in ... -
Cytological Findings Of The Esophagus Using Sponge Cytology On Patients Referred For Esophageal Endoscopy At Knh
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Esophageal cancer is the 9th most common cancer in the world, and the 5th most common cancer in developing countries. In Kenya, it is the most common cancer in men and the third in women; with the highest ... -
Blood Transfusion In Elective Orthopaedic Surgeries At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction Blood transfusion can be a life saving intervention. However if given when it is not necessary, the patient receives no benefit and is exposed to unnecessary risk. Many of the patients undergoing major ... -
Prevalence of urinary tract infection, microbial aetiology, and antibiotic sensitivity pattern among antenatal women presenting with lower abdominal pains in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Lower abdominal pain is one of the commonest complaints among antenatal women. In the absence of accessible laboratory services bacterial infection is a presumptive diagnosis. This is justified by the feto-maternal ... -
The Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms among Caregivers of Children with Mental Disorders drawn at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2013)Introduction: Care giving to children suffering from mental disorders places emotional demands on the caregivers. This may lead to the development of depressive symptoms in the caregivers. This depression in the caregivers ... -
The Value Chain and Competitive Advantage in Uap Insurance South Sudan Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Competition is at the core of the success or failure of a firm. This realisation underpins the importance of crafting and executing a competitive strategy in search of a favourable competitive position in an industry, the ... -
Chronic subdural haematoma in kenyan adults at the kenyatta national hospital: clinical patterns, risk factors and immediate post operative outcome.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Chronic Subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a collection of old blood between the dura and the arachnoid membrane caused mostly by the tear of bridging veins. As a condition it Presents a great disease burden with reported ... -
The Dynamic Relationship Between Stock Price Volatility and Trading Volume at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)The study empirically examined the dynamic relationship between stock price volatility and trading volume in the context of Nairobi Securities Market. The study applied Unit root tests, GARCH techniques and causality ... -
Relationship Between Foreign Direct Investment and Balance of Payments in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Foreign direct investment has been argued to play a key role in accelerating growth in developing countries. Over the past two decades, world saving as a proportion of world income has fallen. As a result saving, real ... -
Factors Associated With Practices Of Health Care Workers Towards Integrating Oral Health Into Primary Health Care In Imenti North District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background The prevalence of oral health diseases is on the rise in Kenya. The ratio of oral health care personnel to the population is however very low. Preventive dentistry remains is therefore key to reverse this ... -
The Effect of Financial Distress on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-11)The Kenyan banking sector is one of the fastest rising in the economy today. It plays major roles in the country contributing immensely to the GDP of the country. However, there are also a number of challenges facing the ... -
Competitive Marketing Strategies Adopted by Kenya Investment Authority to Attract Foreign Direct Investment (Fdi) in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This study sought to determine the competitive marketing strategies adopted by Kenya Investment Authority to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in Kenya and to establish the challenges that KenInvest experiences in ... -
Strategy Implementation Challenges in the Developmental Non-government Organizations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Implementation is the process that turns strategies and plans into actions to accomplish the set objectives. In as much as strategies could be brilliant, they do not assure effective performance, how strategies are implemented ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Sustainability and Outreach of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Microfinance institutions have grown in the last few years and are now under the spotlight of development experts due to their stellar performance in making credit access to the poor easier. However the performance of ... -
The Relationship Between Profitability and Liquidity of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The study sought to establish the relationship between the profitability and the liquidity of commercial banks in Kenya. Liquid assets are less profitable as compared to long term assets. The dilemma to a finance manager ... -
Harmonization of Standards in the East African Community: Challenges and Opportunities (2000-2012)
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy & International Studies, 2013-08)East African Community (EAC) is an economic integration involving Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. One of the objectives of EAC integration was to develop policies and programmes aimed at widening and deepening ...
