Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Prevalence of Delirium in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction Delirium presents with acute cognitive dysfunction and is reversible. It is common and predictable in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. It is often underdiagnosed, unrecognized; and occurs in about 20% ... -
Patterns of Psychiatric Morbidity Among Elderly Inpatients in Non-psychiatric Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction The population of Kenya’s elderly people is fast increasing just like the rest of the world with an estimated 2.6 million in 2020 and this number is likely to exceed 3 million by 2030. Mental illnesses have ... -
Stress, Individual Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems for Mothers of Babies With Neonatal Sepsis in Kenyatta National Hospital Neonatal Units
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Maternal health is a major health concern worldwide. Admission of a neonate causes significant stress among mothers who are the main caregivers due to uncertainty about the progress of their babies. Mothers ... -
Prevalence of Depression and Dementia Among Institutionalized Elderly in Kenya - Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The population aged 65 and above is growing faster than any other age group, especially in developing countries. With the significant life transitions that accompany ageing, going with what can be termed as ... -
Nurses' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Enteral Feeding of Critically Ill Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Enteral feeding/nutrition is the most efficient nutritional support strategy used by critical care nurses to feed patients in critical care units (CCUs) who are unable to meet their dietary demands orally. ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Out of Theatre Sedation by Anaesthesia Providers at The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Sedation is a process whereby drugs are used to depress a person’s level of consciousness and inhibit their response to a noxious stimulus. It enables both therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to be done ... -
Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity Among Inmates Serving Life Sentence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Mental disorders are widespread within incarcerated populations, with a significant portion of individuals having a history of legal conflicts. The experience of imprisonment, coupled with the challenging prison conditions, ... -
Enterprise Risk Management In Black Scholes Option Pricing Model Using Risk Hedging Techniques
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Risk is the uncertainty associated with future outcome or event. Option traders face a risk of incurring losses as a result of unfavorable changes of parameters in the option pricing model. Options are financial derivatives ... -
Percutaneous Antegrade Double J Ureteral Stent Placement at Kenyatta National Hospital: Indications, Technical Success Rate, Commonly Encountered Problems and Solutions
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Percutaneous ureteric stenting using image guidance is a safe method in treating obstructive ureteral pathology. This technique has showed higher technical success rates compared to the retrograde cystoscopic ... -
An Assessment of Effects of Mango Value Addition Activities on Women Economic Empowerment in Tana Delta Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the effect of mango value addition activities on women’s economic empowerment in Tana Delta Sub-County. It was founded on the need to re-evaluate the effectiveness of local and international organizations ... -
Management of Whiteflies and Slugs on Greenhouse Poinsettia in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Flower industry in Kenya, is today the country’s top industry after remittance, tourism, and tea. Key problems facing this sector are freight capacity, climate change and plant health regulations. Poinsettia, Euphobia ... -
Metabolic Syndrome in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Prevalence and Risk Factors
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) predisposes afflicted patients to an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (Met-S) and cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of Met-S in RA has variably been reported in different ... -
Breeding Common Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) for Higher Grain Yield, Iron and Zinc Concentration in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Around the world today, legumes are among the most consumed crops and the species especially Phaseolus vulgaris. Bean yields vary due to varietal differences and also the environmental conditions. Its nutrient content ... -
Malocclusion Traits and Orthodontic Treatment Needs Among 7–12-year-old Children With Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Three Referral Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The relationship between adenotonsillar hypertrophy, chronic mouth breathing and its associated pattern of malocclusion has been a subject of intense research as well as controversy. Various authors have reported ... -
Pavement Evaluation of Kampi Ya Moto - Eldama Ravine - Kamwosor B77 Road
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Assessing the performance of pavements is crucial to determining their serviceability and structural integrity. Pavement failure and deterioration begin shortly after the road is opened to traffic. Various factors, ... -
Effect of Financial Technology on Financial Performance of Deposit-taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The adoption of fintech among Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kenya is still in its early phases. “Some DT SACCOs have implemented fundamental fintech technologies, such as automated loan processing and ... -
School Environment Based Factors Influencing Educational Inequality in Secondary Schools in Rarieda Sub-county in the Wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to do an investigation on school environment-based factors that influenced educational inequality in secondary schools in the Rarieda sub-county in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study had four ... -
An Online Survey on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Facebook Users in Mogadishu, Federal Republic of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Somalia faced challenges with mass vaccination such as limited vaccine supplies and vaccine hesitancy. Identifying reasons for vaccine hesitancy will inform the ... -
Correlation Between Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent and Serum Markers of Iron Status of End Stage Renal Disease Patients on Hemodialysis in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Anemia is an almost universal complication of end stage renal disease (ESRD). Iron deficiency contributes significantly towards anemia in ESRD, having a local prevalence of 35%. Iron status is traditionally ...