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2-Butanone as a carbon dioxide mimic in attractant blends for the Afrotropical malaria mosquitoes Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
Most odour baits designed to attract host-seeking mosquitoes contain carbon dioxide (CO2), which enhances trap catches, given its role as a mosquito flight activator. However, the use of CO2 is expensive and ...
First comprehensive study on total contents and hot water extractable fraction of selected elements in 19 medicinal plants from various locations in Nyamira County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
A large number of medicinal plants is traditionally known in Kenya and used for treatment of various diseases, for example diabetes, where metals are supposed to be involved in pathogenesis and therapy. Therefore, detailed ...
Consensus statement: supporting safer conception and pregnancy for men and women living with and affected by HIV
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Safer conception interventions reduce HIV incidence while supporting the reproductive goals of people living with or affected by HIV. We developed a consensus statement to address demand, summarize science, identify ...
The Kenya cancer research and control stakeholder program: Evaluating a bilateral partnership to strengthen national cancer efforts
(University of Nairobi, 2017-03)
Background
In response to a growing cancer burden and need for improved coordination among stakeholders in Kenya, the US National Cancer Institute and the Kenya Ministry of Health collaboratively hosted a stakeholder ...
Influence of learning environment and socio-behavioral support on academic perfomance of refugee children in public primary schools in public primary schools in Ruiru sub-county.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The purpose for this study was to investigate the influence of learning environment and sociobehavioural
support on academic performance of refugee children in public primary schools in
Ruiru Sub-County, Kenya. The study ...
Influence of Teachers instructional skills on academic performance of refugees children in Public Primary Schools in Ruiru sub-county.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The purpose for this study was to determine the influence of teachers‟ instructional skills on
academic performance of refugees‟ children in public primary schools in Ruiru Sub County.
The study used exploratory research ...
The Influence Of Transport Cost Differentials On Access To Secondary Education In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The government of Kenya introduced Free Tuition Secondary Education (FTSE) in January 2008 with the aim
of increasing transition from primary to secondary by 70% percent. However, since the introduction of FDSE,
little ...
Role of universities in development of improved crop varieties, seed production, dissemination and impacts: case studies of dry, canning, snap and runner beans, pigeonpea and onions.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Mandates of universities in east, central and southern Africa have considerably changed
from their traditional teaching and research roles, to greater active involvement in the
development agenda of their countries, a ...
Steroid-induced impairment of glucose tolerance: Prevalence among pediatric patients on long-term steroid use in Nigeria.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
INTRODUCTION:
Glucocorticoid (referred to from here on as simply steroid) is used for effective treatment of various inflammatory disorders since its discovery in 1940s. However, these useful drugs cause important side ...
Brief report: association between menopause and unprotected sex in high-risk HIV-positive women in Mombasa, Kenya20
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
OBJECTIVE:
Many HIV-positive women now live well beyond menopause. Postmenopausal women are no longer at risk for pregnancy, and some studies suggest that they may use condoms less often than premenopausal women. This ...