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An Analysis of the Department of Children Services’ Role in Protecting Children From Child Sexual Abuse in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
According to the Children Act 2001, one of the critical mandates of the Department of Children Services (DCS) is to safeguard and protect children’s rights and welfare, which includes protecting children from child sexual ...
Assessment of Physico-chemical Properties of Sagana Tanneries Effluent and Its Effect on River Sagana Water Quality - Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The tanning industry uses many complex chemicals and has a high demand for water, this makes it a pollution intensive sector that requires strict regulation and monitoring. Sagana Tanneries Limited discharges treated ...
The Correlation Between Clinical and Radiological Severity of Primary Knee Osteoarthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)
Background: Primary osteoarthritis is the main cause of knee pain in patients seen at the KNH
arthroplasty outpatient clinic. Appropriate management of knee osteoarthritis is based on both
clinical and radiological ...
Prevalence PF PTSD, Depression and Anxiety Disorder Among Paramedics in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: During the past decade, there has been a significant rise in EMS missions and
the availability of resources such as ambulances, with an increase of up to 64% and 12%
respectively. These increased missions ...
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Interventional Strategies for Management of Thrombocytopenia Among Adult Patients Treated for Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: Thrombocytopenia is a usual complication in patients with cancer. Cancer drugs and the underlying disease processes are the most frequent causes of thrombocytopenia which can lead to dose modifications or ...
Morphometric and Morphological Analysis of the Craniovertebral Junction in a Kenyan Population (a Cross Sectional, Retrospective Radiological Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: The Craniovertebral junction (CVJ) is transition zone between the skull and cervical spine. It protects the neuroaxis, and is involved in moving the head on the neck.
The compact anatomy of the CVJ and inherent ...
Clinical and Sub-Clinical Mastitis in Various Cattle Production Systems in Kenya - Molecular Analysis and Antibiotic-resistance of Associated Bacterial species
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background and Rationale: The silent epidemic of antibiotic resistance poses a danger to global public health. Worldwide, zoonotic strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli have been linked to both clinical and ...
Integrating GIS for Climate-resilient Assessment of Optimal Locations for PV Solar Power Plants in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The aim of this study was to assess suitable locations for photovoltaic solar power plants using GIS in Kajiado County, with a special emphasis on climate resilience. The main objective of this study is to employ GIS for ...
Treatment Outcome of Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer a Single Institution Experience
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Rectal cancer is daunting disease that has been significantly associated with high rate of recurrence and metastasis. According to Globocan report in 2020, rectal cancer is among the top ten cancers in Kenya ...
Symbolic Meanings of Indigenous Food Systems Among the El Molo of Laisamis Constituency, Marsabit County, Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)