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Factors Associated With an Increase in Caesarean Section Births in Kenya: Evidence From 2014 Kenya Demographic Health Surveys
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study set out to examine factors associated with the increase in caesarean sections in Kenya. Using data from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS-2014), However in order to show trends in C-Section, data ... -
Factors Associated With Continuum of Maternal Health Care in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study focuses on uptake of maternal health care among pregnant women that is adequate antenatal care services use, health facility delivery and timely postnatal care of the mother. The aim of the study was to determine ... -
Factors Associated With Urban and Rural Under Five Mortality Differentials in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Under five mortality rate (U5MR) remains one of the key measures of wellbeing of a community, socioeconomic development as well as the quality of life. This study aimed at establishing whether the shift in under-five ... -
Factors Determining Neonatal Mortality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Every single region on earth has had an upsurge of the share of under-five deaths arising during the neonatal period. In Kenya, most of the previous studies conducted have largely focused on infant and under-five mortality. ... -
Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kenya: Analysis of 2022 KDHS Data
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Contraceptive use is an important determinant of fertility. This study focused on factors influencing utilization of modern contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age in Kenya. Specifically, it investigated ... -
Factors Influencing Use of Modern Contraceptives by Young Women in Kenya: Multilevel Analysis of 2014 KDHS Data
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined factor’s influencing modern contraception among women age 15-24 years in Kenya. This study sought to identify demographic, socio-cultural, socio-economic, and intervening factors influencing contraception ... -
Human Rights Challenges for Migrant Workers: a Case of Returning Kenyans From the Gulf Region.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The continued uproar in the media about Kenyan migrant workers mistreatments and human rights violations in the Gulf region has led to a lot being desired as to what can be a lasting solution, since with increased unemployment ... -
Influence of Professional Development on Career Growth of Senior Non-teaching Staff in Public Universities in Kenya: a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of professional development on career growth of senior non-teaching staff in public universities in Kenya: A case of the University of Nairobi. The study sought to ... -
Linkage Between Labour Emigration and Household Well-being in Murang’a County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya has a net emigration rate with the main reasons for emigration being the search for jobs and education (IOM, 2018). As these migrants seek to better their lives, they also send support to their household members left ... -
Mandera County’s 2010- 2030 Population Projections and Their Implications on Human Resources for Health
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The core objective of this study was to project the population of Mandera County from 2010 and 2030 incorporating the county population dynamics and determine their implications on human resources for health. The study ... -
One stop border post as a facilitator of cross border mobility in East African community (a comparative study of Busia and Oloitokitok border posts).
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The regional integration and development of world nations can only be meaningful if accompanied by the modernization of their border crossing points. There is the ever growing desire to put in place a border system capable ... -
Paternal Education Migrant and Its Effect on Left Behind Child Education
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Migration for education and economic empowerment is increasingly becoming an important global agenda in the 21st century. The number of migrating fathers for education is on the rise. Often these fathers leave behind their ... -
Population Projections of Women of Reproductive Age and Its Implication on Maternal Health Care Services in Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main objective of the study was thus to project women of reproductive age in Kilifi County. The study used cohort component method to project the population of Kenya, coast province and Kilifi County. The main source ... -
Regional Variation In Under-Five Mortality In Rural Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Childhood mortality is a crucial socioeconomic development aspect for any nation as it represents the health condition of a people. This study set out to establish how, despite the decrease in childhood mortality rates ... -
Retention Strategies of Organizational Knowledge in Academic Institutions in Kenya: the Case of Vision Institute of Professionals
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this study was to examine the organizational knowledge retention mechanisms in Kenyan academic institutions, namely the Vision Institute of Professionals. Specifically, the researcher will find out understanding ... -
The Role of Sports in Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism Among Muslim Youth of Wajir County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Radicalization and violent extremism have been a worrying trend in a number of countries in the world, including the African region. Kenya continues to face the problem of radicalization of youth where incidences of ... -
Socio-cultural Factors Hindering the Eradication of Human Trafficking in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Human trafficking is a matter of global concern, evidenced by the numerous initiatives such as the Palermo Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children. Despite the measures ... -
Socio-economic Differentials in Adolescent Fertility in Kenya: Evidence From the 2014 KDHS
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study aimed to quantify the intensity of repeated adolescent pregnancy in Kenya. The main research objective was to identify adolescents who undergo repeat pregnancy during the adolescence period and their ... -
State Fragility as Drivers of Forced Migration and Displacement in South and Central Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)One of the most significant objectives of international community in 21st century is overcoming of state fragility. Most of unstable countries have become failed nations having millions of citizens caught in hopeless ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Technological Innovations in Nairobi City County Public Health Facilities
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This was a comparative study between Viwandani and Buruburu residential areas, where demographic, and socioeconomic characteristics were used to assess the contribution of street food vendors to urban food access. The ...