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Structured Pre-discharge Education on Care of Neonates to Mothers of Neonates Discharged From the Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Maternal knowledge on evidence-based interventions in the New Born Unit is often not structured, leaving these children vulnerable to adverse outcomes upon discharge. This study aimed to test the effectiveness ... -
Prevalence of Gastro-intestinal Helminths in African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana Africana) From Tsavo and Laikipia-samburu Ecosystems, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)African elephants host high numbers of helminths within their digestive tracts without them developing symptoms of disease. This has been attributed to a well-developed parasite host equilibrium. However, in times of stress, ... -
Death by Neurological Criteria: a Review of Diagnostic Practise, Aimed at Proposal of a Standardised Protocol at Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The definition and diagnosis of death has become more complicated because of the advancement in critical care medicine especially advanced respiratory and cardiac support.1 Early on, death was only diagnosed ... -
A Study Assessing the Period Prevalence and Factors Associated With Impaired Skin Integrity Amongst Preterm Newborns Admitted to the Newborn Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The skin is the human body’s first line of protection against pathogens and infections of epidemiological relevance. Most preterm babies receive care the newborn unit and this predisposes them to treatment ... -
Reaction of Rice Germplasm to Blast and Brownspot Under Natural and Controlled Environment in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya has been losing tons of rice yield as a result of blast and brown spot of rice. The germplasm that farmers use is much susceptible to the two rice diseases. The rice breeders on the other hand are doing their best ... -
Genetic Diversity and Resistance to Bacterial Blight Among Kenyan Cassava (Manihot Esculent Crantz) Germplasm
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) has high carbohydrate content and is grown in Africa as an alternative staple crop for food, feed, and bioethanol production. However, the production of cassava encounters limitation due ... -
Effect of Phosphate-bonded Investment Materials and Their Manipulation on the Marginal Fit of Cast-metal Crown Copings
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Dental practitioners are faced with the growing demand to provide fixed prostheses that offer long-term service to patients; prostheses that do not de-cement, create stagnation sites or develop marginal ... -
Contributions of Community Vaccinators to the Delivery and Distribution of Newcastle Disease Vaccines in Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study aimed at investigating the contributions of community vaccinators in the delivery and distribution of Newcastle disease (NCD) vaccines in Kibwezi West Sub-County, Makueni County. ... -
Designing Navigable Interior Spaces in Affordable Housing for the Visually Impaired in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Universal Design is a guideline that makes all designs usable by all people to the greatest extent possible without need for adaptation, a tool that the government of Kenya chose not to implore when designing ... -
A Region-based Histogram and Fusion Technique for Enhancing Backlit Images for Cell Phone Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Many cell phone cameras perform poorly in backlighting situations due to low dynamic range, which then leads to the creation of low-quality pictures known as backlit images. Conventional image enhancement algorithms are ... -
Practice of Prophylactic Antibiotic Use in Elective Orthopedic Procedures at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Orthopedic surgeries require the use of implants and these may cause an increased risk of infection. Surgical site infections are associated with high morbidity, death, and increased cost burden. The judicious ... -
Spectroscopic and Voltammetric Determination of Bisphenol a Exposure to Polycarbonate Plastic Users
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Recently endocrine disorders have become a big concern. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are contaminants interfering with hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, or change how the endocrine system works. Bisphenol A is an endocrine ... -
Incidence of Impaired Renal Function and Clinical Characteristics of Children 1 to 5 Years After Repair of Myelomeningocele at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a defect of primary neurulation that manifests at birth as a cleft in the vertebral column and the overlying skin resulting in exposure of spinal neural tissues, a persistent neural ... -
Evaluating Factors Influencing Farmers’ Access and Willingness to Pay for Climate Change Adaptation Information in South-eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Currently, the biggest threat to global agricultural productivity is climate change. In order to ensure agricultural production and reduce food poverty, farmers must adapt to this new state. Access to adaptation information ... -
Strategies Adopted by Kenya Revenue Authority in Countering Contraband Goods
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The government establishments in charge of Revenue collection and other regulating authorities will always encounter challenges of losing revenues with availability of contrabands in the country as the contrabandists ... -
Prevalence and Socio-demographic Factors Associated With Hepatitis B Among Blood Donors at Mogadishu Turkey Training and Research Hospital in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Hepatitis B is a highly transmissible infection which can occur due to contact with infected body fluids during blood transfusion, mother-to-child transmission, needle stick injuries and sexual contact. Hepatitis ... -
Molecular Epidemiology of Staphylococcus Aureus From Hospital Patients, Hiv Positive and Negative Abattoir Workers and Animals in Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Hospitals, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected outpatient clinics, cattle farms and abattoirs provide environments that promote acquisition and spread of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), increasing risk of ... -
Influence of Strategic Human Capital on the Relationship Between Dynamic Capabilities, Firm Innovation and Competitive Advantage of Restaurants in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Businesses face a number of challenges in maintaining their dynamic capabilities up to date and applicable in the ever-changing business environment. Therefore, strategic management experts have emphasized the significance ... -
Effect of Task-based Learning on Learner Achievement in Reading Comprehension in English Language in Public Primary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Task-based learning through activation of background knowledge helps in manipulating reading materials to produce newer meanings for enhanced mastery of comprehension passages. To achieve heightened scores, structured ... -
Prevalence and Impact of Fibromyalgia in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erithematosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)