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Efficacy of Hexanal Application on the Post-harvest Shelf Life and Quality of Banana Fruits (Musa Acuminata) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of hexanal applied either as
pre-harvest spray or post-harvest dip in enhancing the shelf life of banana var.
Grand Nain. The study was done in Meru County (high potential ...
Evaluation of African Tomato Landraces (Solanum Lycopersicum) Basedon Morphological and Horticultural Traits
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Crop landraces represent a reservoir of genetic diversity; hence understanding and
utilizing the genetic variation in tomato accessions are essential for improving the
crop. The objective of this study was to characterize ...
Improving Utilization of HIV Viral Load Test Results Using a Quality Improvement Collaborative in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Kenya has the world's fourth largest burden of HIV, with an estimated adult HIV prevalence of 4.8% and 1.6 million people living with HIV (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, 2019). In response, the Government of ...
Improving the management of hypertension and diabetes: An implementation evaluation of an electronic medical record system in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Objective: To evaluate the implementation of a novel electronic medical record (EMR) system for management of non-communicable diseases (NCD) (hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM)) in health facilities in informal ...
Effectiveness of a brief psychoeducational intervention on postnatal depression in the slums, Nairobi: a longitudinal study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Research has shown that postnatal depression (PND) is higher in low- and middle-income countries as compared to higher-income countries. Despite this, little is known about practical interventions in these poorly resourced ...
Morphometric Dimensions of the Calcaneus
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Calcaneal morphometric dimensions influence surgical treatment plans after injury. These dimensions display population heterogeneity, and there is a paucity of data in the setting of our hospital in Kenya. Further, estimation ...
Access to Healthcare in a time of COVID-19: Sex Workers in Crisis in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This paper uses empirical data collected from 117 female sex workers living in informal settlements in Nairobi and 15 healthcare providers to highlight specific effects of COVID-19 and related restrictions on healthcare ...
The management of gout in Africa: challenges and opportunities
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The rise in non-communicable diseases in Africa presents challenges for health systems that are burdened by infectious diseases. Gout is one of those diseases that has seen an increase in numbers worldwide, including Africa. ...
Resilience in the Face of Starvation: Coping Strategies for Food Security among Women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Food insecurity in Kenya has been a big challenge amongst many households. In the pursuit of family survival in situations where the family granaries are empty, women are known to bear the most responsibility in ensuring ...
A review of completeness, correctness, and order of cause of death statements among decedents with documented causes of death and HIV status at two major mortuaries in Kenya, 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The cause of death (COD) statement is a vital statistic that refers to the disease(s) and process(es) that lead to death. Obtaining accurate COD is valuable for mortality prevention priorities. The statements ...