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Barriers faced by women survivors of gender-based violence in seeking care: the case of Kenyatta National Hospital Gender based violence recovery centre
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This was a cross-sectional study on barriers faced by women survivors of gender-based violence . in seeking care at the Kenyatta National Hospital Gender Based Violence Recovery Centre. The study sought to describe the ... -
Barriers faced by young adult females in accessing modern contraceptive methods in Mukuru kwa Njenga slums,Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study was cross-sectional, descriptive with qualitative and quantitative outlook. Guided by the Theory of Reasoned Action, the study focused on the barriers that young adult women face in accessing modern contraceptive ... -
Barriers facing the uptake of E-learning among the Bachelor of Education (Arts) students: The case of external Degree programme of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The main purpose of this study was to investigate e-Learning barriers among the, Bachelor of Education (Arts) students of the External Degree Programme of the University of Nairobi. To successfully achieve the objectives ... -
Barriers Facing Women in Access to, Control Over and Ownership of Land in Bomet East Subcounty, Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study looked at the barriers that face women in access to, control over and ownership of land in Bomet East Sub-County. The study had three objectives: To analyse the awareness levels of women on their legal land ... -
Barriers Female Sex Workers Face When Exiting Sex Work: the Case of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Sex work is a purely commercial transaction in which individuals make a living by having sex with different partners in exchange for money, drugs or other valuables. Though sex work is widely vilified, it remains an ... -
Barriers in preventing long-term complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Diabetes mellitus and other non-communicable diseases have become a threat to global and national development. Scientific evidence shows that appropriate lifestyle modification decreases risks of getting diabetes ... -
Barriers to access of quality renal replacement therapy in end-stage renal disease patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing, 2012)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, economic and man power factors dictate a conservative approach to RRT but majority of ESRD patients "perish" because of lack of funds. Very few patients can afford regular maintenance ... -
Barriers to Adolescents’ Access and Uptake of HIV-related Services in Kawangware Informal Settlements, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Although HIV Testing and counseling have been widely accepted and implemented globally, some people still experience poor access and uptake. Adolescents from informal settlements are more vulnerable to HIV infections than ... -
Barriers to Adoption of Open-source Erps in Parastatals in Kenya; Case of Energy Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems are not being fully utilized by Kenyan parastatals in the energy sector and other industries. While the expenses of implementing an ERP system have always been a concern for many ... -
Barriers to antiretroviral therapy : a case study of person`s living with HIV/AIDs in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2005)Context: An estimated 5 million people became infected with HIV worldwide in 2003, and 700,000 of these were children. Over the next decade, without effective treatment and care, UNAIDS predicts that these people will join ... -
Barriers to Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence Among Hiv Infected Tuberculosis Patients in Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital Kisumu, Kenya
(University of NairobiFacuty of Arts, 2013)To achieve long-term viral suppression, near perfect ART adherence is required. Parallel administration of antiretroviral and antituberculous therapies among HIV and TB infected patients poses significant challenges, ... -
Barriers to appropriate breast feeding practices among mothers attending maternal and child health Clinic at Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Breastfeeding is a natural and recommended way of feeding all infants and young children Decline in this practice has resulted in increased morbidity and mortality of children under the age of five years globally and in ... -
Barriers to appropriate home management of acute gastroenteritis by caregivers of children under five years attending Mbagathi district hospital.
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Diarrhoea is the third leading cause of under five mortality in Kenya. It accounts for 4.7% of all outpatient cases countrywide. Caregivers have been identified to play a vital role in appropriate management of acute ... -
Barriers to Corporate Strategy Implementation in Real Estate Companies in Kenya: a Case of Villa Care Company Limited in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Kenyan real estate industry plays a pivotal role in driving the economy of the country by being instrumental in giving rise to about 5.8% of the country’s GDP. Despite crafting robust strategies, the performance of ... -
Barriers to cross-cultural communication in international organizations: a case study of the British council kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In times of rapid growth, both in terms of economic development and globalization and international development in developing countries, an increasing number of international organizations extend their development agenda ... -
Barriers to E-procurement Adoption by Small and Medium Enterprises in Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)SME’s are a significant part of many countries’ economies and by embracing the change brought on by the internet and e-commerce applications they may achieve productivity gains. However, in developing countries research ... -
Barriers to effective service delivery in the telecommunication sector: a study of Kenya’s Safaricom M-pesa section
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The study investigated the problem of effective service delivery in the telecommunication sector with specific focus on Safaricom and its subsidiary service of M-Pesa. It examined the challenges faced by M-Pesa Section ... -
Barriers to female education in Nairobi province
(Project Planning and management, 2005)This study set out to investigate barriers to girls education in Nairobi. In Kenya, despite Free Primary Education being introduced by the new government in 2003, Girls still face a lot of problems which needs urgent ... -
Barriers to Female Youth Employment in the Private Formal Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Female youths in Kenya account for the majority of the unemployed youths compared to their male counterparts and are mainly engaged in the informal sector, which is precarious in nature. Access to formal employment ... -
Barriers to Health Care by Women Infected With Tuberculosis in Kibera Slums, Nairobi
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2007)This thesis presents the findings of a study on the barriers to health care by women infected with tuberculosis in Kibera slums. Kibera slums are located in Kibera division of Nairobi province. The main objective of the ...