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Drought Management and Vulnerability Reduction Among Pastoralists: a Case Study of Garissa District
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Drought tolerance in andean and mesoamerican genotypes of the common bean.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a popular legume sensitive to water stress especially during reproductive development phase. Adaptation to drought stress is therefore an increasingly important trait in production of ... -
Drought, Vulnerability and Adaptation: Risk of Food and Livelihoods Insecurity for Pastoralists and Agro-pastoralists in Borana Zone, Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Ethiopia. a country in the Horn of Africa, is observing an increase in natural disasters, especially droughts. The impact of natural disasters and the ensuing economic harm they have caused have grown dramatically over the ... -
Drug abuse and its influence on students' learning behavior: a study of secondary schools Kericho district
(Department of Education-administration and planning, 2002)The purpose of this study was to investigate drug abuse and its influence on students' learning behaviour in secondary schools in Kericho District. The study also sought to determine whether ... -
Drug abuse among youth in Kenya and their attitudes towards community interventions
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education Management, university of Nairobi, 2006)The purpose of this study is to find out how the attitudes of young people can influence the success of community interventions aimed at curbing drug abuse. This study will assess the attitudes of youth towards existing ... -
Drug abuse and media campaigns: A study of knowledge, attitudes and practices among youth in Nairobi south b estate
(University of NairobiSchool of journalism, 2007)Over 2.5 billion persons, or 53 per cent of the world population, are under the age or 25 and they are particularly susceptible to illicit drugs (World Drug Report 2007). This is because their age represents a period or ... -
Drug abuse by the Matatu workers of Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The intensity of drug abuse in Kenya has been a major concern in recent years and those that are mostly affected are the youth especially the matatu workers. The study focused on matatu workers aged between 21-25 years and ... -
Drug abuse in Kenya: Information, needs, resources and analysis (INRA) project for Kenya
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2001)This is a report of Information, Needs and Resources Analysis, (fNRA) survey carried out in Kenya in July 200 1. The survey team comprised a Professor of Psychiatry, David Ndetei from the Nairobi Psychotherapy Services ... -
Drug abuse in public secondary schools in Nairobi: the views of students on causes, effects and interventions strategies
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Drug abuse occurs when a person continues to use psychoactive substances despite negative effects that cause distress or interfere with daily life. Commonly abused drugs impact negatively on the health of individuals, ... -
Drug administration practices of anaesthesia practitioners at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Patient safety is a serious global public health concern. The delivery of healthcare worldwide is challenged by a wide variety of safety problems. Iatrogenic harm through medication errors is one of ... -
Drug and Substance Abuse Among Secondary School Students, in Embakasi District, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)According to the World Drug Report (2005), the use of illicit drugs has increased throughout the world in recent years. The report further states that a major world trend is the increasing availability of many kinds of ... -
Drug and Substance Abuse in Secondary Schools in Kenya. A Case Study of Kiambu County
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)Drug abuse is becoming an increasing problem in Kenya. A number of studies carried out in the country show that almost every Kenyan youngster at one time or another experiments with drugs, especially beer and cigarettes. ... -
Drug and substance abuse: A case study of public primary schools in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2006) -
Drug Consumption and Expenditure Patterns at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Efficient drug supply chain systems ensure sustained accessibility, availability and affordability of essential medicines. This may be achieved through rational selection, quantification, procurement, distribution ... -
Drug Consumption Patterns With Clinical And Financial Implications At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background: Medicines costs constitute 20% to 40% of health budgets in many developing countries. This study sought to conduct an analysis of drug use in Kenyatta National hospital using various tools namely ABC and VEN ... -
Drug Inventory Management a Case Study of University of Nairobi Health Services
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 1993-06)Academic institutions in Kenya have been concerned about their students, employees and dependants welfare as they have been providing health facilities to them. Currently, the University of Nairobi is operating ten ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients in the Critical Care Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Drugs are usually prescribed with the intention of achieving desirable therapeutic outcome(s), and alleviate patient suffering. However, the use of drugs more often than not may cause undesired outcomes, commonly ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients in the Critical Care Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Drugs are usually prescribed with the intention of achieving desirable therapeutic outcome(s), and alleviate patient suffering. However, the use of drugs more often than not may cause undesired outcomes, commonly ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases and Connective Tissue Disorders in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background information: Patients with rheumatic diseases are often on multiple long term medications predisposing them to drug therapy problems which can occur at any point of therapy. DRPs hinder the achievement of the ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases and Connective Tissue Disorders in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background information: Patients with rheumatic diseases are often on multiple long term medications predisposing them to drug therapy problems which can occur at any point of therapy. DRPs hinder the achievement of the ...