University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Potential of Edible Seaweed of the Kenyan Coast as a Micronutrient Source
(University of Nairobi, 2022)For centuries, Algae case in point seaweed has been harvested and used for its nutrition benefits in East Asia and western countries but irregularly in Kenya. When compared to plants growing on land or animal food sources, ... -
Prevalence and Types of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Autism affects about 1 in every 160 children globally. Genetic defects are associated with the development of Autism and about 10 to 20 % of these patients have genetic metabolic abnormalities. Involvement of ... -
Development of Micronutrient Mango Nectar Fortified With Moringa (Moringa Oleifera. Lam) Leaf Extract
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya is Africa's third-largest mango grower, but postharvest losses have increased due to fruit perishability, limited cold storage and insufficient value addition. Mango nectar contains vitamins and minerals but not ... -
Assessment of the Magnitude of and Factors Influencing Milk Post-harvest Losses Along the Dairy Formal Marketing Channel in Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In Kenya, the dairy sub-sector is the highest contributor to the livestock sector at 8 percent of Gross Domestic Product. However, of all the milk produced, only 30 percent is traded along the formal chain. Nyeri County ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Patterns and Types of Orthopaedic and Trauma Admissions to Kenyatta National Hospital and the Associated Factors: Before and After Enforcement of Referral Guidelines
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Inappropriate utilization of higher-level health facilities and ineffective management of the referral processes in resource-limited settings is increasingly becoming a concern in health care management in developing ... -
Analysis of the Impact of Climate Change on River Flows and Rising Water Levels of Lake Nakuru
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Lake Nakuru has experienced flooding occasioned by climate change and catchment areas degradation. The increasing water levels to a record of 8.5m reported in April 2020 have been a great threat to livelihoods and flora ... -
Clinicopathological Characteristics of Hiv Positive and Hiv Negative Patients With Figo Stages 1 to 11a Cervical Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Around 604,000 new cases of cancer of the cervix and 342,000 deaths from cervical cancer were reported worldwide in 2020 with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections found to exacerbate its occurrence by ... -
The prevalence, patterns and factors associated with work related musculoskeletal symptoms among surgical residents in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(JPPS, 2024-04-19)Background: In the medical sector, surgeons work in an environment that is not ergonomically ideal, and many suffer work-related musculoskeletal symptoms that may result in reduced quality of life, disability, and diminished ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Neuropraxic and Genitoperineal Complications Following Fracture Table Use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Fracture tables are frequently used in lower limb surgeries, but they can result in complications like genitoperineal and neuropraxic injuries. These injuries include lower limb nerve damage, skin death, pudendal ... -
Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Practices of Pregnant Women Receiving Nutrition Education While Attending Antenatal Care at Mbagathi Hospital Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Nutritioneducationisoneoftheimportantcomponentsofantenatalcare.Itisawidelyused strategy to improve nutritional knowledge of pregnant women seeking ante natal care more so in governmentrunhealthcarefacilities. A lot of ... -
Effects of Post-fire Browsing on Mortality and Growth of Vachellia Drepanolobium Trees in Semi-arid Savanna Ecosystem at Mpala Research Centre in Laikipia, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fire and herbivory have been identified as the key top-down drivers of vegetation in savannas ecosystems. There has been a long-standing interest in understanding how interactions between fire and herbivory influence ... -
New Insights Into the Structural, Electronic, Optical and Phonon Properties of Cubic and Orthorhombic Cspbi3 Perovskite Through First-principles Method for Photovoltaic Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study has been done using the first-principles technique based on the plane wave self-consistent field method as implemented in the quantum espresso computational code. The GGA has been used as the exchange-correlation ... -
Evaluation of the Golden Proportion, Recurring Esthetic Dental Proportion and the Golden Percentage in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: One of the aims of Contemporary Aesthetic Dentistry in the 21st century is to ensure maintenance of symmetrical proportions between the widths of maxillary anterior teeth during replacement of missing teeth ... -
Effects of Organic and Inorganic Inputs on Soil Chemical Properties, Organic Carbon Fractions and Maize Yield in Mbeere South Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Declining soil fertility affects farmers both globally and in Kenya. Small-scale farmers are experiencing declining agricultural productivity and land degradation due to nutrient and soil carbon depletion. Soil erosion, ... -
Formulation of Asphalt Concrete Using Crumb Waste Tyres
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Third world and developing countries are realizing tremendous growth in their economies. The factors that increase the growth of the economy of a country are transport infrastructural facilities, including roads, airports, ... -
Latency, Perinatal and Maternal Outcomes in Conservatively Managed Patients With Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes at 24-34 Weeks Gestation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) complicates 3%-8% of all pregnancies and is associated with 30–40% of preterm births, perinatal and maternal morbidities, and mortality. At 24-34 weeks, PPROM is ... -
Clay Derived Zeolites for Removal of Nitrates, Phosphates and Heavy Metals From Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Access to clean and safe water for domestic and industrial use remains a significant challenge in developing countries of the Third World. In Kenya, safe drinking water is accessible to only 59% of the population. Multiple ... -
Evaluation of the Quality of Commercial Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been widespread and devastating with the World Health Organization (WHO) attributing six million deaths to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ... -
Role of Oral Health Clinicians in Screening for Non- Communicable Diseases in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Background Oral health clinicians need to play a bigger role in preventing, identifying, and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dental clinics in public hospitals are often the only point of contact ... -
Comparison of Placental Structure in Pregnant Women With Undernutrition and Those With Normal Nutrition Delivered at Bungoma County Referral Hospital Between January 2018 and December 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The prevalence of maternal, fetal and newborn morbidity and mortality associated with undernutrition is high in the lower and middle income countries. A significant number of the pregnant population in Africa ...