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Knowledge and Risk Factors for Foot-and-mouth Disease Among Small-scale Dairy Farmers in an Endemic Setting
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral infection of cloven-hoofed animals. In Kenya, the disease is endemic with outbreaks typically occurring throughout the year. A cross-sectional study was undertaken ...
Oral Cavity Cancer Management Guidelines for Low-resource Regions
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: The diagnosis and management of oral cavity cancer has been well described in developed countries, however, in regions with fewer medical resources, alternative methods may need to be used. We outline an approach ...
Vram Flap for an Above Knee Amputation Stump
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Although routinely utilized in reconstruction of groin, perineal and thigh defects, the pedicled vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap has only once been previously reported for coverage of above knee amputation ...
Perspectives of Women Participating in a Cervical Cancer Screening Campaign With Community-Based HPV Self-Sampling in Rural Western Kenya: A Qualitative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: Despite cervical cancer being preventable with effective screening programs, it is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in many countries in Africa. Screening involving ...
Hemodialysis Vascular Accesses in Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Introduction: The objective of our study was to document the level of preparedness for renal replacement therapy assessed by incident hemodialysis vascular access and the access at least 3 months after initiation of ...
Utilization of croton seed as a possible animal feed: a review
(Online J. Anim. Feed Res, 2019-09)
Croton is one of the largest genera in the Family Euphorbiaceae. Its species are distributed in a wide range of environmental and climatic conditions. The plants have for a long time been exploited for medicinal purposes ...
Associations Between Early Childhood Caries, Malnutrition and Anemia: A Global Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: Malnutrition is the main risk factor for most common communicable diseases. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between country-level prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC), malnutrition ...
Effectiveness of an Electronic Partogram: A Mixed-Method, Quasi-Experimental Study Among Skilled Birth Attendants in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: Timely identification and management of intrapartum complications could significantly reduce maternal deaths, intrapartum stillbirths, and newborn deaths due to hypoxia. The World Health Organization (WHO) ...
Pricing Decisions
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Page 1. PRICING DECISIONS By Dr. Raymond Musyoka University of Nairobi School of Business E-Mail: raymondmusyoka@gmail.com 18-Mar-19 1 Page 2. Introduction Marketing –Mix Elements Marketing Planning/ Marketing Plan 18-Mar-19 ...