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Active convulsive epilepsy in a rural district of Kenya: a study of prevalence and possible risk factors.
(University of Nairobi., 2008-01)
BACKGROUND:
Few large-scale studies of epilepsy have been done in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of, treatment gap in, and possible risk factors for active convulsive epilepsy in Kenyan people ...
Salivary human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1-specific immunoglobulin A in HIV-1-exposed infants in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2008-07)
Humoral immunity, and specifically immunoglobulin A (IgA) that is directed against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1, may contribute to protection against HIV-1 acquisition at mucosal surfaces. HIV-1-specific IgA has ...
Adapting to climate variability and change: the Climate Outlook Forum process.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Weather and climate extremes are associated with loss of life, destruction of property and many other socio - economic miseries worldwide. They threaten livelihoods and the very survival of humankind. The vulnerability of ...
Factors Associated With Self-reported Unprotected Anal Sex Among Male Sex Workers In Mombasa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
OBJECTIVES:
: To identify social and behavioral characteristics associated with sexual risk behaviors among male sex workers who sell sex to men in Mombasa, Kenya.
METHODS:
: Using time-location sampling, 425 men ...
Osteoperosis-from hormonal replacement therapy to bisphosphonates and beyond: a review
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2008)
OBJECTIVE:
To review the old, current, and emerging agents in pharmacological treatment of osteoporosis.
DATA SOURCES:
Published original research work and reviews from 1993 to 31 December 2006 were searched in English ...
Detection and enumeration of Coliforms and Escherichia coli in water
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2008)
Water samples from eighteen different sources in Nairobi were analyzed for coliform and E. coli content using three microbiological techniques,
namely: Multiple tube or Most Probable Number (MPN) technique, Defined Substrate ...
The use of game trails as a possible measure of habitat utilisation by larger mammals
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Percentage cover of game trails is discussed as a possible measure of total habitat utilisation by larger mammals and a technique for its measurement is described. Game trail cover in Tsavo National Park (East) at Voi has ...
Recycling of wastes as a strategy for environmental conservation in the Lake Victoria Basin: The case of women groups in Kisumu, Kenya
(2008-10)
This paper examines the roles, opportunities and challenges that women groups in Kisumu City face as
they recycle polythene papers and water hyacinth plant materials to make various saleable products
such as bags, mats ...
Examining The Real Issues At Stake In Post-Elections Crisis
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
In normal circumstances of conflict, compromise, an
d other means of arbitration, negotiation and
so forth are useful and usually receive attention.
The post elections period in Kenya which is now
going to its second ...