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The Role of Indigenous Knowledge on Use and Conservation of Wild Medicinal Food Plants in Loita Sub-county, Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Aims: To evaluate the role of indigenous knowledge in the use and conservation of wild medicinal food plants in Loita sub-county, Narok County.
Study Design: Stratified random sampling was used to select respondents.
Place ...
Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from surgical patients and normal dogs
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Njoroge C, Mande JD, Mitema SE, Kitaa JMA. 2018. Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from surgical patients and normal dogs. Bioteknologi 15: 13-25. The objectives of ...
The Dynamics of Culture on Environmental Sustainability: a Case of Central Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Indigenous African socio-cultural practices are distinguished by complex and diverse variations of evolving attitudes and behaviours that play a significant role in the development and conservation or depletion of the ...
The Role of Material Research in Product Development and Sustainability of Handicraft Industries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
There is little in-depth research that can assist the informal handcraft sector in Kenya in using use material exploration as a catalyst in the design of diverse innovative products. This paper therefore explores how product ...
Uptake And Correlates Of Contraception Among Postpartum Women In Kenya: Results From A National Cross-Sectional Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Objective: The objective was to characterize uptake and correlates of effective contraceptive use postpartum.
Study design: We analyzed data from a national, cross-sectional evaluation of prevention of mother-to-child ...
Nitrogen Mineralization Potential (No) in Three Kenyan Soils, Nitisols, Ferralsols and Luvisols
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Nitrogen mineralization potential is important so as to prevent over-fertilization that could lead to groundwater
contamination or under-fertilization that could lead to poor nutrient provision by crops leading to low ...
Soil and water conservation measures and challenges in Kenya; A review
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The preservation and sustainable development of soil and water resources is one of the basic principles for the
development of Kenya. Throughout the course of history, all the social improvement and economic development
are ...
Utilization of Kenya’s free maternal health services among women living in Kibera slums: a cross-sectional study
(University Of Nairobi, 2018)
Introduction: This study was aimed at determining factors affecting utilization of public health facilities by pregnant Kenyan women living in Kibera slums, Nairobi since the implementation of the Free Maternal Service ...
Breast Cancer Prevalence Among Patients Referred for Ultrasound-guided Biopsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Purpose: To establish the prevalence of cancer in patients referred for breast ultrasound-guided biopsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
Methods and Materials: A total number of 115 patients were included ...
Utility of Sonohysterography in Evaluation of Patients With Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Introduction: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is one of the most common gynecological problems faced by women especially in the reproductive age as well as
post-menopausal state. Several imaging modalities have been used ...