Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Predictors and Management of Neutropenia Among Paediatric Patients With Haematological Malignancies at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Neutropenia is a common complication of chemotherapy treatment in patients with malignancies which requires adequate prevention, urgent diagnosis, and appropriate intervention. It is associated with significant ... -
Knowledge and Practice of Primary Eye Care Among Primary Healthcare Workers in Bungoma County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Primary eye care is an important part of primary health care designed to mitigate eye problems in the community. In Kenya, there is little evaluation of the knowledge and practice of the primary eye care ... -
Factors Associated With Nutrition Therapy Related Challenges and Support Needs for Patients With End Stage Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Nutritional challenges in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a common occurrence experienced by patients on hemodialysis. Protein-energy wasting is the depletion of protein/energy stores seen in an advanced ... -
Effects of Povidone Iodine and Chlorhexidine on the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Viral Load in Saliva Among Patients Hospitalized With the Corona Virus-19 Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Coronavirus infection is a current in progress endemic that presents mainly with respiratory symptoms to severe pneumonia with a worldwide fatality rate recorded at 3.4%. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) ... -
Factors Associated With Sickness Presenteeism Among Healthcare Workers in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Sickness presenteeism is the state of reporting to workplace in spite of ill-health thus resulting in reduced on-the-job-effectiveness and work productivity impairment. This study intended to establish the ... -
A Study on the Demographic Characteristics and the Spectrum of Ct Findings in Adult Patients With Obstructive Jaundice - With Ultrasound and Histopathological Correlation at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Hepatobiliary disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Biliary obstruction presenting clinically as obstructive jaundice has been identified as a major complication of these diseases. In ... -
Prevalence of Covid 19 Infection, Maternal Characteristics and Neonatal Outcomes Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women Under Investigation for Covid 19 Infection at the Kenyatta National Hospital - a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The risk of developing viral respiratory infections such as the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and progression to severe pneumonia has been shown to increase in pregnancy secondary to physiological, immunological, ... -
Assessment of Flood Susceptibility in Mount Elgon Region of Uganda Under a Changing Climate and Risk Implication to Farmland Food Security
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Climate extremes, specifically floods, have posed significant challenges to several regions of the world. Mount Elgon in particular experiences severe flood and its’ impacts have drastically affected the region. Climate ... -
Maintenance Management of Automatic Teller Machines and Operations Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study aimed to understand the MM practices adopted by ATM channels and operational performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The theories used in the study were: system theory, reliability theory and transaction cost ... -
Effect of Project Financing on Profitability of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The research delved into the influence of project financing on profitability of microfinance institutions (MFIs) operating within the Kenyan context. The comprehensive review of literature and theoretical frameworks, ... -
Modelling Suitable Sites for Solar Harvesting in Rural Areas of Kenya: a Case Study of Kibwezi East and West Sub Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Project implementors in the photovoltaic (PV) solar farm space have long relied on very little analysis as regards site selection. This in part has been attributed to the fact that small scale solar farm projects requiring ... -
Factors Associated With Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Selected Facilities in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background The uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine is instrumental in the fight and control of COVID-19 in the world. Nevertheless, vaccination hesitancy is a major concern that dents these efforts and limits the ... -
The Economic Outcome of Antimicrobial Stewardship in a Hospital Setting: the Case of Gertrude’s Childrens’ Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has strongly advocated for the planning and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs in a bid to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The World ... -
Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Hiv Positive Children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: HIV-AIDS is the sixth highest cause of mortality in the world and the leading cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2018, there were 1.3 million people living with HIV in Kenya, with an incidence rate of ... -
Management of Potato Cyst Nematodes Using Host Resistance, Organic Amendments and Biocontrol Agents in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Globally, potato cyst nematodes species (Globodera pallida and Globodera rostochiensis) are characterized by their invasive nature, efficient adaptability in most environments, and vast spread in potato fields. Given the ... -
Factors Affecting Haematological Parameters Before and After Introduction of Dolutegravir in Hiv-infected Children at Getrudes Childrens Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Haematological abnormalities frequently occur in HIV-infected individuals and are independent risk factors for mortality. Haematological abnormalities are a result of HIV infection and adverse drug reactions from antiretroviral ... -
Effectiveness of the Cooperative Tribunal in Access to Justice and Resolution of Disputes in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study seeks to critically analyze the role played by the Cooperative tribunal in resolving cooperative societies ‘disputes and access to justice in Kenya as a case study. It aims to bring out the part of specialized ... -
Genotypic Characterization of Hypervirulent Enterobacterales Isolates From Intensive Care Unit Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Intensive care units (ICUs) are hotspots for antibiotic resistance emergence, propagated by misuse and overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics. The emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, including potentially ... -
Hiv Viral Non-suppression Trends in Siaya County: 2015-2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Siaya County in Kenya remains among the top five counties with the leading burden of HIV/AIDS. Understanding trends and predictors of unsuppressed viral load can help manage transmission and reduce associated ... -
Foreign Investments’ Entry Requirements in South Sudan: Making the Case for Legal Reforms to Guarantee Environmental Protection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Transferring both intangible and tangible assets for commercial use from the investor's country of residence, with the investor's home-based controlling profits and assets. These investment activities violate aspects of ...