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Evaluating communication methods for disaster management strategies in Kenya
(2009-10)
The study examined communication methods used for disaster management in Kenya.
This was done with a view to establish appropriate and effective communication methods
for disaster management in Kenya. The study was based ...
A 10 year review of endophthalmitis seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)
A 10 year review of endophthalmitis as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
OBJECTIVES: To describe the magnitude, pattern and visual outcome of endophthai mitis as seen
atKNH over a 10 year period from 1999 to ...
Reasons for early discontinuation of Subdermal levonorgestrel contraceptive Implants in family health options of Kenya clinics In Nairobi
(2009)
Premature removal and discontinuation of contraceptive implants is a cause
of a sizeable expenditure in Kenya.
Evaluation 0f the factors that influence the decision to remove the implants
and being able to predict which ...
An audit and review of the histopathologic reporting of retinoblastoma specimens at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background: Post-enucleation retinoblastoma treatment relies heavily on the outcome of
adequate gross and microscopic reporting of surgical ocular specimens by histopathologists. As such, histopathology reports for ...
Alcohol use and high risk sexual behavior among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009-11)
Introduction: Substance use influences acquisition and transmission of HIV among
female sex workers. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of
alcohol use and correlates of alcohol use/abuse among ...
Incorporation of safety into the regional transportation planning process in Virginia
(University of Virginia, 2009)
Crashes are a significant health risk. In 2008 almost 70,000 crash related injuries
occurred in Virginia (Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, 2008). It has been
suggested that the incorporation of safety into the ...
Factors influencing anti-retroviral therapy adherence of hiv-positive adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya: a qualitative study
(2009)
The advances in HIV care have given rise to a population, including adolescents, that is living longer with
HIV. In Kenya, prevalence estimates for HIV-positive youth aged 15-24 years in 2007 was 3.8%. With the
advent ...
An investigation into causes of poor maintainance of government vehicles: a case study in Nyando district
(2009)
The research exercise was carried out with a view of investigating in to the causes or poor
maintenance of govern men t owned vehicles in Nyando district.
The population consisted of four (4) departments namely Works, ...
Tri-trophic interactions between parasitoids,Lepidopteran stem borers and BT maize
(2009)
One of the major constraints to maize production in East Africa is attack by lepidopteran stem
borers, including Chilo partellus and Sesamia calamistis. Stem borer control by conventional
methods has had variable success. ...
Factors influencing the implementation of mathematics curriculum in public secondary schools in Kanduyi Division, Bungoma-South District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
This study investigated the factors that influence mathematics curriculum
implementation in public secondary schools in Kanduyi Division of Bungoma-
South District. The descriptive survey research design was used and ...