Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
Now showing items 3861-3880 of 47678
-
A Malacology Survey to Map Out Schistosomiasis Transmission Sites on Mageta Island, Siaya County, Western Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)The persistence of human schistosomiasis in the Lake Victoria region is partly attributed to the presence of snail intermediate hosts in the genera of Biomphalaria and Bulinus. The areas around the Lake Victoria shores ... -
Evaluation of Hip Abductor Function Following Piriformis Fossa Entry Antegrade Nailing in Isolated Diaphyseal Femur Fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: A standard method of femur shaft fractures fixation is using trochanteric entry antegrade nails. Studies have highlighted the pros and cons of trochanteric entry nails (TEN) and piriformis entry nails (PEN). ... -
Dialysis Recovery Time and Its Associated Factors in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Patients with ESRD on maintenance haemodialysis are known to have reduced Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). One of the major factors postulated to contribute to this phenomenon is prolonged Dialysis ... -
Effects of Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Thoracic and Upper Abdominal Surgery on Perioperative Stress and Morbidity
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Thoracotomies and laparotomies are surgical procedures prescribed for the management of multiple ailments resulting from trauma, malignancy, congenital, acquired defects and source control in sepsis. Despite ... -
Effects of Inclusion of Guava Fruit Processing by-product in Broiler Chicken Diets on Performance
(university of nairobi, 2022)The utilization of fruit wastes as animal feed can contribute to alleviating feed shortages in most third-world countries and simultaneously help mitigate challenges in the environment that are caused by the disintegration ... -
Effects of Soil Moisture Variability on Morphological and Anatomical Attributes of Roots and Buds of Selected Rangeland Grasses of Southern Rangelands of Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)This study evaluated the morphological and anatomical responses of below-ground parts of Pennisetum mezianum, Digitaria macroblephara,and Themeda triandra to moisture variation in the semi-arid rangelands of South Eastern ... -
Unmet Needs for Family Planning and Attitudes Towards Pregnancy Among Women With Mental Illness in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Introduction: In spite of widespread gain in contraceptive coverage, unmet need for family planning in Kenya still remains high. Mental and behavioral health disorders are increasing globally contributing to 7.4% of the ... -
Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistant Non-pathogenic Staphylococcus Species in Raw Camel Milk From Garissa County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Staphylococci bacteria are grouped into coagulase-positive Staphylococcus (CoPS) and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CoNS) by their ability to produce coagulase. CoNS are traditionally non-pathogenic but recent studies ... -
Relationship Between Perfusion Index and Snappe-ii Scores in Neonates Admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality remain of worldwide concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Early recognition of severe neonatal illness guides the intensity of therapy. This currently employs ... -
Prevalence of Staphylococcus Aureus and Qaca/b Genes Isolated From Burn Wounds at Kenyatta National Hospital and Their Association With Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations of Chlorhexidine
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the leading pathogens that cause severe infection of wounds of burns patients. Chlorhexidine has a broad-spectrum of activity and is therefore frequently used as a ... -
Analysis of Drying Characteristics of Sorghum Varieties Grown in Kenya a Case Study of Elgeyo-marakwet County
(university of nairobi, 2022)Inefficient sorghum drying results in post-harvest losses that contribute to cases of hunger, malnutrition, poverty and food insecurity. One possible solution to reduce these losses is to design an affordable dryer for ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Comorbidities in Children With Allergic Conjunctivitis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Eye Clinic
(university of nairobi, 2022)Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) is associated with other allergic diseases such as asthma, eczema and rhinitis, which add to the burden of disease and quality of life. Studies on prevalence of AC and its comorbid conditions ... -
Impacts of Air Pollution on Pediatric Respiratory Infections Under a Changing Climate in Mombasa, Nairobi and Nakuru Cities
(university of nairobi, 2022)As climate keeps on changing mainly due to anthropogenic causes, almost all sectors are likely to face impacts in one way or another. The health sector is more sensitive to the changing climate, which will affect those ... -
Evaluation of the Storage and Cold Chain Management of Vaccines in the Primary Health Facilities in Arusha City, Northern Tanzania
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Immunization a process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through administration of vaccine into the body to induce immunity against the disease. Vaccines are stored and distributed in a ... -
Transport Node Markets a Study of Emerging Relationships Between Matatu Stages and Informal Markets: the Case of Mombasa
(university of nairobi, 2022)Transport infrastructure has been known to influence land use patterns which directly mould mobility behaviour. Globally, it is common to find commercial activities around and within different modes of transport; air, ... -
Department of Geospatial and Space Technology Food Mapping; Case Study of Turkana Central Subcounty
(university of nairobi, 2022)A food map is a visual representation of food related data on geographic location, at a given scale factor, existence of a food map gives a clear illustration at a glance of the situation and state of food in the area of ... -
An Investigation Into the Governance of Water Access in Informal Settlements in Kenya: a Case of Kibera Slums in Nairobi County
(university of nairobi, 2022)The supply of cheap housing in cities has led to a steady increase in slum populations. Because most slums are informal and unplanned, they often lack access to even the most basic services. Water is an example of a need ... -
Site Suitability Analysis for Bamboo Farming in Nyandarua County
(university of nairobi, 2022)In both the County Development Plan and County Integrated Development Plan for the year 2021-2022 and 2018-2022 respectively, bamboo farming is one of the flagship projects and is considered as a high value crop. The ... -
Cold Supply Chain Management and Financial Performance of Pharmaceutical Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Based on the impact on health, the government and key stakeholders in the health sector recognize the importance of the cold supply chain. Very little effort is made to control the effects of cold supply chain logistics ... -
Impact of a Road Project on Land Use: a Case Study of Ngong Road Corridor in Nairobi
(university of nairobi, 2022)Several studies have been done on the “egg-hen” relationship between transportation and land use. It is considered a egg-hen relationship because several scholars have differed on what comes first. Some argue that it is ...