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Influence of socio-cultural factors on cattle rustling among pastoral communities in Kilgoris Constituency, Narok County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The socio-cultural factors considered to influence cattle rustling in Kilgoris Constituency, Narok County, include; income level, formal education level, cultural practises and leadership. Low income level has an influence ...
Graft chronic kidney disease and the associated complications among renal allograft recipinets at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to a spectrum of pathophysiologic processes associated with abnormal kidney function and a progressive decline in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Transplantation of the ...
Assessment of preoperative anxiety amongst patients presenting for elective surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Assessment of preoperative anxiety is vital in patients planned for surgery because of its detrimental effects on conduct of anaesthesia and postoperative care period. The assessment of anxiety in patients ...
Provision of private student hostels for higher institutions of learning: A case study of Ngara Estate, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Construction of an office complex
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Influence of micro-credit on poverty alleviation among urban dwellers, A case of Nabongo sub-location, Mumias Town
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study was designed to establish the influence of micro credit on poverty alleviation am~ urban dwellers in Nabongo Sub-location, Mumias Municipality, Kakamega County. The study aimed at finding out the influence of ...
How important are Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) clinical markers to the long-term formal employment among people living with HIV in developing countries? A study in South Africa.
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)
OBJECTIVE:
To examine the relationship of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) clinical markers and socio-demographic characteristics with long-term formal employment among people living with HIV (PLHIV).
PARTICIPANTS:
554 ...
Effect of grain moisture content and storage time on efficacy of inert and botanical dusts for the control of Sitophilus zeamais in stored maize
(2012-05)
The effect of grain moisture content and time of storage on the efficacy of inert and botanical dusts,
conventional and bacterial metabolite insectcides were evaluated in the laboratory. Maize grains at 10,
12, 14 and ...
Interleukin 18 as an early biomarker of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Acute kidney Injury (AKI) has long been recognized as a disease state associated with increased morbidity and significant mortality. This is held especially true in high risk groups like critically ill patients. ...
Comparison between pre-loading and co-loading in spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Hypotension after administration of spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery is a common adverse effect. Rapid fluid administration before the intrathecal injection of the local anaesthetic (pre-loading) has ...