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Adherence Level and Adequacy of Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Somalia.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Hypertension is a prevalent condition that affects approximately one billion of people globally, leading to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Poor adherence to prescribed therapy contributes to ...
Investigation of Constrained Vsc-hvdc Tie Lines for Transient Stability Improvement of Interconnected Power Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Voltage Source Converter (VSC) – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) tie lines have become
popular for the interconnection of power systems owing to their ability to independently control
active and reactive powers. This ...
Impact of Global Pandemics on the Increase of GBV in Africa - a Case Study of Covid 19 and Ebol
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The study sought to evaluate the effects of Ebola and Covid-19 pandemics on Gender-based violence (GBV) in Africa, to examine the effectiveness of counter GBV measures during the Ebola and Covid-19 pandemics in Africa, and ...
Health Seeking Behaviour of Community Health Volunteers Working With Survivors of Gender Based Violence in Relation to Burnout and Vicarious Trauma in Informal Settlements
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) close the gap between communities and the formal health system. They have a very important role in referral, health promotion, and prevention at the community level. Continuous ...
Induction of Early Flowering in Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) and Nicotiana Benthamiana by Overexpression of Cassava Flowering Locus T (Meft1)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Flowering is a prerequisite in conventional plant breeding. In cassava, delayed and non-synchronous flowering makes conventional breeding difficult. This study aimed at accelerating flowering by overexpressing the endogenous ...
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Post-operative Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the frequent bad outcomes of heart surgery. It is associated with high levels of morbidity and mortality, higher cost of treatment and protracted hospital stay...........
Effects of an Irrigation Scheme on Malaria Burden in Irrigated and Non-irrigated Areas of Homa Bay County, Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Malaria control efforts in the Lake Victoria Basin region have been stepped up by combining indoor residual spray intervention with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) to reduce malaria transmission rates. However, ...
Effect of Newcastle Disease Vaccination on Survival of Indigenous Chicken and Association With Child Nutrition and Growth in Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Newcastle disease (ND) is a significant factor in chicken deaths worldwide and more so in smallholder flocks resulting in reduced household incomes, food security, and increased risk of malnutrition among rural communities ...
Placental Histology and Perinatal Outcomes in Women Who Delivered at Term With and Without Gestational Diabetes Mellitus at Bungoma County Referal Hospital in 2017
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a crucial underdiagnosed and poorly managed disease in our set up. It is a significant cause of perinatal morbidity, mortality, and poses health risks to the future child. ...
Economic Factors, Property Supply, Rent Value, and Residential Real Estate Prices in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)
Residential real estate is a key investment for both institutional and individual investors. Investors’ returns namely rental yield and capital gains is predicated on changes in house prices. As such, understanding the ...