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Uptake And Correlates Of Contraception Among Postpartum Women In Kenya: Results From A National Cross-Sectional Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Objective: The objective was to characterize uptake and correlates of effective contraceptive use postpartum.
Study design: We analyzed data from a national, cross-sectional evaluation of prevention of mother-to-child ...
Associations of Interleukin-1 Polymorphisms with Chronic Periodontitis in Two Different Kenyan Ethnic Groups: A Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between IL-1β and IL-1α isoforms with chronic periodontitis in two Kenyan ethnic groups, Taitas and Swahilis.
Methods: A case-control study in which ...
Cold Chain Management in Horticultural Crops Value Chains: Options for Smallholder Farmers in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Maintenance of optimal low temperatures from the farm to the consumer (cold chain management) is critical to maintenance of the quality of perishable horticultural commodities and minimize deterioration after harvest. ...
Effect of Surface Coatings on the Shelf life and Quality of Cassava
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Effect of Surface Coatings on the Shelf life and Quality of Cassava
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is grown as an important dietary source of
carbohydrates for communities in a number of African countries. However, Cassava
is ...
Heritability Analysis and Phenotypic Characterization of Spider Plant (Cleome gynandra L.) for Yield
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Knowledge on phenotypic diversity among existing spider plant accessions is a milestone in the improvement of spider plant, which is a highly nutritious indigenous vegetable in Kenya. A study involving agronomic and ...
The Antecedents of Innovativeness in Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya: a Critical Review of Literature
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Innovation has been accepted as a key stimulus for growth. This is more so with SMEs which are widely
acknowledged as being a significant driver in economic growth. In a review of over 90 peer reviewed
journal articles ...