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Pattern of Acute Foot Injuries in Patients Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Foot injuries are common worldwide and are among the leading causes of morbidity and disability in the human population. This study’s aim was to establish the pattern of foot injuries seen at Kenyatta National ...
A Critical Analysis of the Legal Implications of Hosting Refugees by the Host State: a Case Study of Somalia Refugees in Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The purpose of this study is to explore the legal implications of hosting Somali refugees in Dadaab refugee camp. A large number of Somalia refugees (approximated to be 400,000 in number) have been living in Kenya for more ...
A Quality Audit on the management of acute ischaemic stroke at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Stroke mortality is high and rising in developing countries including Kenya. Eighty four percent of stroke victims in these countries die within 3 years of diagnosis compared to16% of those living in high income ...
Prevalence and risk factors for helicobacter pylori infection in children aged 3-60 months attending a private and a public hospital clinic in Kenya (Gertrude’s children’s hospital and Githogoro clinic): a comparative study.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction: Helicobacter pylori is a common bacterial infection globally with the highest
infection rates occurring in developing countries. Acquisition occurs in early childhood and the
prevalence tends to increase ...
Pregnancy factors affecting birth weight of babies born at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Birth weight is a major indicator of neonatal health. Approximately 8% and 4.2% of all
babies born in Kenya are classified as low birth weight and macrosomic respectively (UNICEF,
2012; Sanghvi et al., 1989). Bunyoli ...
Patterns of cervical lymph node metastasis among laryngeal cancer patients presenting at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Regional metastasis to the cervical lymph nodes is common in laryngeal carcinoma and is one of the most important prognostic factors of the disease irrespective of the mode of treatment.
Objective
To determine ...
Symbolism in Esilemba Oral Poetry: an Analysis of Its Significance in Response to Death Among Abanyole
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The study analyzed the meaning, role and significance of symbolism used in Esilemba burial oral
poetry in order to understand how the Abanyole people respond to death when it occurs among
them. It was based on the premise ...
Utility of Spatial Planning as a Tool for Regulating Tourism Activities in Kenya’s Land-sea Interface for Sustainable Blue Economy
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Coastal tourism is one of the main driving sectors of the blue economy followed by
oil and gas, minerals, blue carbon and fisheries. In Kenya, it constitutes a vital
developmental aspect characterized by leisure and ...
An Assessment of the Implementation of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication in Kenya (2015-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The post-2015 agenda adopted as the Sustainable Development Goals recognize poverty as a major development challenge globally. Poverty limits the capabilities of individuals to achieve other goals and thus forms a critical ...
Application of Runge-Kutta methods for solving Nonlinear Systems of Ordinary Diffferential Equations to Unemployment Model.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Youth unemployment is on the rise globally and it poses huge economic, social and political
challenges which results to unsustainable growth of the country’s economy. The
main aim of this thesis is to focus on youth ...