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Household food consumption patterns in relation to dietary adequacy of vitamin a and iron in Awasi, Nyando district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A cross sectional study covering all four sub-locations of Awasi location, in Nyando
District was carried out in the months of September -October 2002. A total of304
households were covered by the study. The study aimed ...
The effect of nitrogen and phosphorous application on growth, yield and nutritional quality of vegetable amaranth (amaranthus hybridus)
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Two field studies and laboratory experiments were carried out at Kabete Campus,
University of Nairobi, between November 1994 and October 1995. The aim of the study
was to find out the effect of nitrogen and phosphorous ...
Prevalence of HCV, genotypic subtypes and HCV-HIV co-infection in various broad subgroups of the Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Objective: To determine the seroprevalence and genotypes of HCV infection
and prevalence of HIV co-infection among various broad subgroups of the
Kenyan population.
Study Design and Setting: This was a prospective ...
Thyroid-associated eye disease in patients with thyroid disease attending thyroid clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiology of TAED, its manifestations,
complications and treatment as seen in KNH.
It was a cross-sectional study conducted in patients attending the thyroid clinic of ...
Distal femoral fractures pattern and management at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH): a prospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Background.
Distal fractures of the femur affect mainly the young and economically
productive age group, hence socioeconomic implications for the patient and
their dependants.
Objectives.
The immediate objective of ...
An investigation into alternative strategies of discipline in the absence of corporal punishment in the public secondary schools in Matungulu division, Machakos district, Kenya
(2004)
Corporal punishment has been used as a method of discipline in many schools until
the withdrawal by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (2001). With
discipline being so detrimental to existence of harmony ...
Policing human security: Perception of anti-terrorism policing and preparedness in Kenya
(2004)
This study deals with security dynamics and the ways in which lives of ordinary persons are
affected. Specifically, the study involves policing human-security in urban centers which are
targets of international terrorism ...
Determinants of health care provider choice in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Despite the governments' efforts to enhance good health through provision of highly
subsidized or free medical care, patients have continued to respond to illnesses in diverse
modalities. In Kenya, a large percentage of ...
Psychosocial And Sexual Practices, Attitudes And Challenges Of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
HIV/AIDS pandemic remains the world's single most devastating epidemic
particularly in developing countries where many governments have declared it a
disaster. High risk practices of HlV infected persons serve as the ...