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Characteristics and Prevalence of Depression Symptoms in Caregivers of Patients Undergoing Palliative Care
(East African Nature and Science, 2020-03-02)
Family role in taking care of patients undergoing palliative care leads to
complex, multidimensional responsibility which may have consequences to the
mental health of primary caregivers. Studies have shown that 40 to ...
Ethical Dimensions of Entrepreneurial Practice in Three Traditions
(East African Nature and Science Organization, 2021-04-09)
Entrepreneurs are a category of agents who are found in all human societies and
their significance has been variously assessed. Although they are a universal
phenomenon, their repertoire of activities, thoughts, motivations ...
An assessment of Maize farmers’ preferences for crop insurance features in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Agricultural risk management is very important in protecting farmers against the vagaries of
weather. The initial stage in risk management is the identification of the perceived risk followed by
application of various ...
Experimental evaluation of beef drying kinetics in a solar tunnel dryer
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This study focused on the experimental analysis on drying kinetics of beef in a solar tunnel dryer. During the drying process the parameters of drying air were monitored. Experimental drying curves were then determined. ...
Iron as the concert master in the pathogenic orchestra playing in sporadic Parkinson's disease
(University of Nairobi, 2021-10)
About 60 years ago, the discovery of a deficiency of dopamine in the nigro-striatal system led to a variety of symptomatic therapeutic strategies to supplement dopamine and to substantially improve the quality of life of ...
Depression and its associated factors: perceived stress, social support, substance use and related sociodemographic risk factors in medical school residents in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-09)
Background: Little data exists regarding depression and its associated factors in medical residents and doctors in Sub-Saharan Africa. Residents are at high risk of developing depression owing to the stressful nature of ...
Status and process analysis of koche, a traditional pastoral meat product in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Meat is an important dietary component of the pastoral communities living in marginalized regions of Kenya.
Indigenous meat processing, in particular koche processing, plays a significant role in the economic and social ...
Effect Of Temperature On Desorption Isotherms For Beef
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Desorption isotherms of beef were determined by the standard static gravimetric technique, based on the
use of saturated salt solutions with water activities from 0.05 to 0.9. Equilibrium moisture content of
each sample ...
Factors impacting on diabetes knowledge, medication adherence and glycemic control among adult diabetics visiting a county teaching and referral hospital in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Introduction: optimal management of diabetes involves interplay between patients' understanding of their disease and medication adherence, which would eventually influence glycemic control. However, there is scant published ...
Online learning challenges, stress experience and coping strategies among University Students during the lockdown due to COVID- 19 Pandemic
(JPAHAP, 2021)
The study investigated the types and levels of challenges of online learning and related coping strategies among Psychology students from the University of Nairobi. The study used a descriptive survey design. The sample ...