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Nurses’ Multicultural Transactions With Critically Ill Patients’ Kins and Its’ Impact on Quality of Care: a Study at Kenyatta National Hospital Critical Care Unit
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Patients from different cultural backgrounds are admitted in critical care unit (CCU). Nurses are faced with challenges in trying to incorporate the patient’s cultural needs in health care and at the same ... -
Prevalence and Incidence of Infections and Sepsis in Critical Care Units at Two Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Sepsis is a major global challenge affecting millions of individuals yearly. The incidence of sepsis has been estimated to be 535 per 100000 person-years however, this varies by geographical region. In Critical ... -
Burden, Management and Outcomes Of patients With Histologically Confirmed Vulvarcancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital (Retrospective Studyof the Period January 2014 –december 2018)
(Uon, 2021)Background: Each year, around 27,000 women are diagnosed with vulvar cancer (VC) globally,accountingfor approximately2-6% of malignancies of the female genital tract. While the causes of VC are unknown, a link with Human ... -
Integrated Load and Renewable Energy Forecasting in Micro-grid Power Supply
(Uon, 2021)Integrated Load and Renewable Energy Forecasting for Microgrid Power Supply For power planning and operation activities, accurate forecasting of demand is very important in sustaining the load demand in the electrical ... -
Characterization of Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase (Esbl) - Producing Escherichia Coli Isolated From Raw Dairy Cattle Milk in Peri-urban Farms in Nairobi, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Antimicrobial resistance has become a global health concern as many pathogens are becoming resistant to more than one antibiotic, and new, last-resort antibiotics are expensive and often out of reach for those who need ... -
Medication Errors Among Patients Admitted With Cardiovascular Disorders at the Critical Care Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Drugs used to treat cardiovascular disorders are associated with the highest rates of medication errors. Patients in the cardiovascular critical care unit (CCCU) are inherently predisposed to high mortality and ... -
The Accuracy and Utility of Lung Ultrasound Findings When Compared to Chest Radiograph Findings in Diagnosis of Pneumonia in Children Under 12 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Conventional diagnosis of pneumonia relies on clinical history, physical examination and clinically indicated chest radiographs (CXRs). Chest Computed Tomography (CT) scan is used to evaluate complications ... -
Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Among Internally Displaced Persons in Mogadishu
(Uon, 2021)Background Nearly three decades of conflict and frequent droughts and environmental hardships left 2.6 million of Somalis in displacement camps. Even though psychological impact of war and natural disasters are ... -
Evaluation of Rumen Microbiota and the Associated Milk Composition Profiles of Crossbred Dairy Cattle Using Novel Molecular Genetic Markers
(Uon, 2021)Dairy cow milk is both economically and nutritionally important to humans. Diet has been termed as the main driving force toward differences in milk production and composition. The effectiveness with which ruminants convert ... -
Underwater Solar Photovoltaic (Pv) Systems Performance Analysis and Modelling
(Uon, 2021)Photovoltaic (PV) Solar systems have become attractive for powering autonomous systems and various devices. So far, the installation and usage of solar PV systems has been limited to either land or space. Lately, underwater ... -
Prevalence and Acceptabilty of Cervical Cancer Screening Amongst Women Attending Recep Tayyiperdogan Hospital in Mogadishu. A Cross Sectional Study
(Uon, 2021)Background: Cancer of the cervix is the fourth commonest cancer in the world among women. Africa has a total population of 268 million women aged 15 years and over who are at risk of having cervical cancer. Out of this ... -
Scheduled Around the Clock Versus Routine Analgesic Dosing for Post Caesarean Pain Control at Kenyatta National Hospital, a Randomised Clinical Trial
(Uon, 2021)Background: Post caesarean pain management is still suboptimal despite the available knowledge, research and advanced therapeutic methods. Current guidelines advocate for multimodal approach to postoperative pain treatment. ... -
Effect of Autologous Fat Grafts in Management of Hypertrophic Scars at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Hypertrophic scars are a common global health problem with significant effects on overall quality of life and a huge burden on health care systems. There are numerous treatment modalities for hypertrophic ... -
Formulation of Hydroalcoholic Gel With 80% Isopropyl Alcohol
(Uon, 2021)Background: Hydro alcoholic gels are used as hand disinfectants to kill microbes on the skin. Most of hydro alcoholic gels contain a WHO recommended alcohol concentration with a range of 60% to 95% which destroys the ... -
Influence of Cloud Computing Data Base Management Systems on Performance of Building Construction Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There is an immense increase in big data and cloud computing-based solutions globally for the last decade. This is not different in Kenya, as many businesses are also adopting this phenomenon. Construction can clearly ... -
Passenger Information Sources and Matatu Users’ Needs: a Case Study of Githunguri – Nairobi Route
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Travel information is important for efficient mobility and sustainable development. However, in many parts of the world especially many cities in the global south, accessible urban transport data - including basic static ... -
Employee Turnover Reduction Strategies and Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study was to determine the employee turnover reduction strategies and performance of the insurance firms in Kenya. The study was necessary due to the fact that human capital is one of the basic factors ... -
Trainees' Perception of Co-operative Education and Training Provided by the Co-operative College of Kenya 2009
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Co-operative college is the highest training institution of co-operative studies in Kenya. Its original can be traced back to 1952 when a training centre was established at Jeans School Kabete, for training of government ... -
Efficacy and Cost of Post Cesarean Pain Management Using the World Health Organisation Recommendations Versus Routine Care at Nyeri County Referral Hospital a Randomized Controlled Trial
(Uon, 2021)Background: Adequate postoperative pain control after cesarean section is important because the postoperative mothers need enhanced recovery to effectively take care of their newborns. Effective pain control in the acute ... -
Analgesic Activity, Acute Oral Toxicity and Phytochemical Screening of Crude Extracts of Mystroxylon Aethiopicum (Thunb.) Loes. (Celastraceae.)
(Uon, 2021)Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage. Analgesics i.e. Opioids and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used ...
