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Comparison between the outcome of trial of labour and elective repeat caesarean section in Kiambu District hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Although introduction of lower transverse uterine incision for caesarean section has remarkably reduced the risk of uterine rupture during trial of labour (TOL), a consensus has not been reached regarding TOL for women ... -
Comparison Between Two Simple Linear Catchment Models For The Yala River Basin
(Department of Meteorology, 1987)In this study, two simple linear catchment models were used to model the rainfall-runoff characteristics over Yala catchment. The first model was based on the response function. In this model a linear stochastic process ... -
Comparison Of 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) Receptor Type 3 (5HT3) Antagonist Ondansetron With Metoclopramide In The Control Of Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting In-patients Undergoing Gynaecological Operations In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, 2002)Most studies comparing the use ondansetron and metoclopramide in control of postperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) demonstrate a greater degree of control upto 75% with ondanstron (29,30,31). The present study determined ... -
A Comparison of Abbreviated Burns Severity Index and the Revised Baux Score in Predicting Severity and Mortality in Moderate to Severe Burns in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Scoring systems in burns’ injury aid in determining severity of injury, type of management and the prediction of outcome. They facilitate accurate decision-making and provide guidance to the patients’ families. ... -
Comparison of Activation Functions for Nse Stock Price Prediction.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)ANN timeseries prediction has been successfully implemented and tested on NSE stocks prediction by Barack (2014) and other stock exchanges (Safi & White 2017) however these studies focused on factors like training algorithm, ... -
Comparison of Apgar Scores and Umbilical Vein Oxygen Saturation Among Neonates Who’s Mothers Had Spinal Anaesthesia for Elective Caesarean Delivery With Either Supplemental Oxygen or Room Air
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background During spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery, some anaesthesia practitioners do not administer supplemental oxygen routinely to low-risk mothers. Benefits of maternal oxygen supplementation on both the ... -
A comparison of archaeological assemblages of narosura and nsongezi archaeological sites
(1977)One of the fundamental sources for the study of material remains is Archaeology. It is concerned with the material remains of human activity. That this paper therefore attempts to do is to establish how the relationship ... -
Comparison Of Ayrshire X Sahiwal crossbred Cows with grade Ayrshires on Kilifi Farm, Coast Province of Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Veterinery medicine, 1973)The main purpose of the present study was to compare the milk yields of crossbred ayrshire x sahiwal cows with those of high grade ayshires kept at Kilifi Plantations Limited in the coas province of Kenya. All lactations ... -
Comparison of bedside inoculation of culture media with traditional cerebrospinal fluid culture method in patients with suspected bacterial meningitis at Kenyatta National Hopsital
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2008)Background: The yield of bacterial cultures from cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is very low. Bedside inoculation of culture media with CSF may improve yields. Objective: To compare ... -
Comparison of Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics and Placental Microbiome in Women With Undernutrition Versus Normal Nutritional Status at Bungoma County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Undernutrition remains a major burden in low-income countries and is considered a significant risk factor for morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and younger children. It impacts the immune system, ... -
Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and One Year Outcomes Among Hiv Positive and Hiv Negative Patients on Maintenance Haemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital and Nairobi Hospital Renal Units
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background HIV remains a leading cause of mortality in Kenya. Additionally, prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise both globally and locally. HIV is a known risk factor for chronic kidney disease, and ... -
Comparison Of Closed Femur Fracture: Skeletal Traction And Intramedullary Nailing Cost-effectiveness
(Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery,College of Healthy Sciences,, 2013)Background: Fractures of the femur are common injuries affecting the productive age group. Skeletal traction is the mainstay of treatment in Kenya, hence comparison with operative management, to determine which is more ... -
Comparison of computed tomography (CT) model and clinical parameters as predictors of outcome in severe traumatic brain injury patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)Severe traumatic brain injury is associated with a high mortality and morbidity in Kenya. Mortality rates in previous studies in Kenya reported at 51 - 56% in severe TBI patients. Ninety percent of severe TBI worldwide ... -
A comparison of cox and Poisson regression in the analysis of survival data
(University Of Nairobi, 2010-09)When analyzing event data, one can decide to analyze either individual patient survival times or aggregated patient event rates. In this study two methods are used to analyze data arising from a study where the response ... -
A Comparison Of Customer Perceived Service Quality Between Traditional And Mobile-App Taxi Services In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Customer perception of service quality directly impacts the level of customer satisfaction in service businesses. Assessment of customers’ perception of service quality in the taxi industry is crucial in determining whether ... -
Comparison of different cement types for stabilization of the different road subgrades soils
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)It is paramount to determine the cement type that is most suitable and cost effective in stabilization of the different soil types prevalent in different parts of Kenya. In this study, seven Cement brands, 'Power Plus' ... -
A comparison of different Grasses as filter strips for Soil and Water conservation on Crop Land
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, 1991)The experiment involved comparing three types of grasses when used as filter strips for soil and water conservation on cropland. The slope of the land was approximately 8%. The soils were the eutric nitosols developed ... -
A comparison of different herbicides in bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production under two tillage system
(1986)Two trials on bean (Pnaseolus vulgaris L.) production under minimum and conventional tillage systems were conducted during the short and long rain seasons oi 1984 and 1985 at the Faculty of Agriculture farm Kabete of the ... -
A Comparison of Different Parasitaemia Levels on Malaria Transmission Post-asexual Drug Treatment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Malaria remains a public health concern despite remarkable progress towards its control. The current anti-malarial drug treatment, artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is effective in clearing asexual stages and ... -
Comparison of economic efficiency of organic and conventional Coffee Farming systems in Moshi Rural District - Tanzania
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2013-06)Organic agriculture is defined as farming system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. This technology combines tradition, innovation and science in agriculture to benefit the shared environment and ...