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An ethnographic study of cervical cancer among women in Limuru Division, Kiambu District, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the developing countries. In Kenya, it accounts for 59% of all genital cancers of both men and women. Although it is the most preventable form of cancer, ... -
An Ethnographic Study of Home-based Care for People Living With Hiv/aids in Nyang'oma Division, Bondo District, Western Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies,, 2008)This study investigated the dynamics of home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS in Nyang'oma Division in Bondo District of western Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the healthcare support ... -
Ethnopharmacological and Toxicological Study of Medicinal Plants Used Against Respiratory Infections in Kisumu East Sub- County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Respiratory diseases are a major cause of mortality in developing countries. Poor access to healthcare in rural areas makes many people in such communities to rely on traditional medicine. The current study was designed ... -
Ethnopharmacology and toxicology of antimalarial plants used traditionally in Msambweni, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Historically, compounds containing novel structure from natural origin represent a major alternative source for the discovery and development of new drugs for several diseases. This study was undertaken in order to compose ... -
Ethnopharmacology and toxicology of antimalarial plants used traditionally in Msambweni, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2011)Historically, compounds containing novel structure from natural origin represent a major alternative source for the discovery and development of new drugs for several diseases. This study was undertaken in order to compose ... -
Ethnopharmacology of Antimalarial Plants Used Among the Luhya Community in Kakamega East Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Malaria remains a major disease in Kenya responsible for high mortality especially in the children aged under five years and pregnant women. Many communities in Kenya still use plants for the management of malaria. An ... -
Ethnopharmacology, bioactivity and anthelmintic efficacy of medicinal plants traditionally used in Loitoktok District, Kenya
(2013)The practice of traditional medicine is as old as the human race and plants are an important source of research and development of new drugs. Anthelmintic resistance in human and animal pathogenic helminths has been spreading ... -
Ethnopharmacology, phytochemical composition and toxicity of medicinal plants used against livestock helminths in drylands
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Medicinal plants are important natural resources in drylands for communities on which their livestock and other forms of livelihoods have been sustained based on traditional knowledge. However, lack of scientific basis of ... -
Ethnoveterinary and phytomedicinal practices among the Bahima community in Uganda: test of indigenous knowledge using plant anthelmintics
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 2000)Ethnoveterinary medicine has been practiced in East Africa for many years and is still being practiced though on a declining trend, and a lot of valuable information can be lost or distorted whenever a medicine man dies ... -
Ethnoveterinary Perceptions and Practices and Their Relationship to Human Healthcare in Nyan'goma Division Bondo District, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2005)This study was conducted among the Luo livestock farmers of Nyang'oma division of Bondo district, western Kenya. The overall objective of this study was to identify and discuss lay people's perceptions and practices about ... -
Etiology and chemical control of cercospora leaf spot of the ornamental bells of Ireland (Molecella laervis
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Etiology and chemical control of powdery mildew of Karela (Momordica Charantia l.) caused by Sphaerotheca Fuliginea (schlecht ex fro )poll
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1993)Powdery mildew of cucurbits is a devastating disease on cucurbits in Kenya. It is caused by either Sphaerotheca fuliginea (schlecht ex Fr.) Poll or Erysiphe cichoracearum Dc ex Mecat. Work was carried out on this disease ... -
Etiology and control of purple blotch in onions (Alliunl Cepa l) caused by Alternaria Porrl
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1993)Investigations on J\lternaria porri pathogen with respect to the effects of culture media. temperatures and light regimes on growth and sporulation commenced after collection of the isolates from Kabet e field station. ... -
Etiology and epidemiology of onion downy mildew caused by peronospora destructor (berk.) casp. in Kenya
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Etiology and pattern of neonatal conjunctivitis
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2002)A prospective case study was carried out at Kenyarta National Hospital and Pumwani Maternity Hospital. The study aimed to determine the infective spectrum in cases of neonatal conjunctivitis. This included detection of ... -
Etiology and risk factors of bacterial wound infections
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2007)Background: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is a referral center serving patients from Kenya and beyond. There are several departments among them orthopedics which houses many patients with wounds, some of which are ... -
Etiology of septoria leaf spot on cowpea (vigna unguiculata (l.) walp.). Its interaction with some genotypes of cowpea and other food legumes, and its chemical control
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 1992)The study was initiated to determine the etiology of Septaria leaf spot disease of cowpea that caused severe leaf defoliation in cowpea plots at National Dryland Farming Research Centre (N.D.F.R.C. )-Katumani (Machakos ... -
Etiology, Common Practices and Early Complications of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: PTHA has transformed from its original invention to the current state. Etiologies leading to PTHA have shifted from the original primary osteoarthritis to include other etiologies due to improvement in implant ... -
Etiology, epidemiology and control of bean scab caused by elsinoe phase Jenkins sp vulgare in Kenya
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1975)The investigations done in this project on the pathogen Elsinoe phaseo Jenkins vulgare included etiology epidemiology and control. The pathogen attacks all parts of foliage. Symptoms on the stems are elongated raised ... -
Etiology, Epidemiology and Control of Bean Scab Caused by Elsinoe Phaseoli Jenkins F. Sp Vulgare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1979)Food, clothing and shelter are considered to be man's three basic needs. While these may not be all that man requires for existence, it cannot be disputed that without them, especially food, man will literally starve to ...
