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Effects of Institutional Framework Lapses in Solid Waste Management; Case of Ngomongo, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Institutional frameworks serve as vehicles for proper solid waste management. Lapses in institutional
structures create ecological disasters that affect public health and environmental degradation. Municipal
solid waste ...
Oral Health Status among 12-YearOld Children in a Rural Kenyan Community
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Objectives: To determine the oral health status among schoolchildren in a rural Kenyan community and examine the relationship between oral symptoms and perceived general health.
Participants: 150 pupils, aged 12 years, ...
A Fast and Accurate Analytical Method for Parameter Determination of a Photovoltaic System Based on Manufacturer’s Data
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Modeling and simulation of a photovoltaic solar system play a significant role in understanding its behavior in various environmental conditions. Utilization of the datasheet information in modeling and simulation of the ...
Utilization of Diagnostic Imaging in Dental and Maxillofacial Trauma in Selected Kenyan Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Globally, much has changed in the imaging modalities available
to investigate maxillofacial trauma. Nevertheless, the regional practice patterns are highly influenced by availability, affordability and ...
An Audit of Dorsal Morphology of 30 Adult-Paired Cadaveric Calcaneal Specimen – An Osteological Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The calcaneus exhibits variations of
articular facets and calcaneal sulcus width. These
variations influence occurrence of osteoarthritic
conditions, which have significant prevalence in our
setting, ...
Efficacy of phone use on adherence to nevirapine prophylaxis and retention in care among HIV-exposed infants in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV: a randomized clinical trial
(University of Nairobi, 2021-04)
Background: HIV is a major contributor to infant mortality. A significant gap remains between the uptake of infant and maternal antiretroviral regimens and only a minority of HIV-exposed infants receives prophylaxis and ...
Effect of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)-HIV-1 Co-existence on Maternal and Infant Health: A Secondary Data Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021-03)
Background: The lactobacillus-rich microbiome forms a defense system against infections. Babies are born sterile and acquire their microbiome from exposure to the mothers' vaginal and rectal microbiota. Bacterial vaginosis ...
Prevalence of asymptomatic P. falciparum gametocyte carriage among school children in Mbita, Western Kenya and assessment of the association between gametocyte density, multiplicity of infection and mosquito infection prevalence
(University of Nairobi, 2021-04)
Background: Asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte carriers are reservoirs for sustaining transmission in malaria endemic regions. Gametocyte presence in the host peripheral blood is a predictor of capacity to ...
Long COVID, a comprehensive systematic scoping review
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)
Purpose: To find out what is known from literature about Long COVID until January 30, 2021.
Methods: We undertook a four-step search with no language restriction. A preliminary search was made to identify the keywords. ...
Neonatal mortality in Kenyan hospitals: a multisite, retrospective, cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2021-05)
Background: Most of the deaths among neonates in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) can be prevented through universal access to basic high-quality health services including essential facility-based inpatient ...