Browsing Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM) by Subject "Women"
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Characteristics associated with upward mobility of women in organizations: A survey of women employees in the banking sector in Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2001-09)The survey for the study reported here was carried out between 16th July and 28th August 2001. The study sought to investigate the characteristics associated with upward mobility of women in Kenyan organizations in the ... -
Determinants of Nuptiality Patterns in Kenya
(Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 1999-02)The focus of this study is to establish the patterns of nuptiality and to examine the factors which determine the patterns. The analysis is conducted at various levels, first at national level in which the general trend ... -
The Impact of Individual Characteristics, Community Resources and Maternal Preventive Health Behavior on Infant Mortality in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Population Studies and Research Institute, 1993)The determinants of infant mortality in rural Kenya were examined. Micro-level variables for maternal preventive health behavior and macro-level variables for individual and household characteristics and district level ... -
An investigation into the labour rights of Women working in the informal sector of Gikomba Market Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of female labor rights in the Informal sector (Jua Kali) of Nairobi Gikomba Market. The study was carried out in Nairobi province chosen due to convenience of ... -
Language as a tool of abuse against women: the case of the language of matatu touts and University students in Nairobi
(Department of Linguistic and African Languages, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)A notable percentage of men in the society use language to marginalize abuse and demean women. This study is an attempt to study the role of English Kiswahili and Sheng languages in promoting and sustaining the above and ... -
To disclose or not: women's experiences with HIV- positive Status disclosure to sexual partners: a Case study of Nakuru, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2007)The prevention and control of HIV infection depends on the success of strategies to prevent new infections and treat currently infected individuals. Within HIV testing and counseling programmes emphasis is placed on the ...