Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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The American society of clinical oncology's efforts to support global cancer medicine.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Despite much progress in the management of malignant diseases, the number of new cases and cancer-related deaths continues to rise around the world. More than half of new cases occur in economically developing countries, ... -
Serologic evidence of the geographic distribution of bacterial zoonotic agents in Kenya, 2007.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-23)Diseases of zoonotic origin contribute to the burden of febrile illnesses in developing countries. We evaluated serologic evidence of exposure to Bacillus anthracis, Brucella spp., spotted fever group rickettsioses (SFGR), ... -
The research value of cadaver dissection
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The research project aspect of cadaver dissection has been relatively undermined because the debate surrounding use of cadavers has focused almost exclusively on the pedagogic role of cadaver dissection in medical education ... -
Regional variation in the microscopy and tensile strength of the linea alba in the male goat (capra hircus).
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The linea alba (LA) , a midline tendinous structure formed by the interlocking anterior abdominal wall aponeurotic fibers, acts as a passive tensile band that prevents sagging of the lower abdomen. The microstructure ... -
The prevalence of mental disorders among upper primary school children in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-14)PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of mental disorders among upper primary school children in grades five through seven in Kenya. METHODS: The Youth Self Report (YSR) ... -
Variant anatomy of intracranial part of middle meningeal artery in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Anatomy of the intracranial part of middle meningeal artery is important during ligation or embolization in epidural haematomas, and in surgical approach to the middle cranial fossa. It shows population variations, but ... -
Variations in branching pattern of external carotid artery in a black Kenyan population.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Knowledge of variations in branching of external carotid artery is important to minimise inadvertent injury and confusion in identification during neck and craniofacial surgery and interventional neuroradiology. These ... -
Numerical study of flow past two counter rotating cylinders using immersed boundary method
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The adoption of a direct forcing immersed boundary nu- merical method on the uniform flow, at a moderate Reynolds number of 100, past a pair of two rotating circular cylinders placed side-by-side, is the core of the ... -
Review of municipal solid waste management: a case study of Nairobi, Kenya
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Influence of Institutional Support on Lecturers' Preparedness for E-learning at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Institutional support is an essential antecedent for lecturer’s preparedness for e-learning. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of institutional support through appropriate training programs and ... -
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: assessing the accuracy of routinely collected data on maternal antiretroviral prophylaxis coverage in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Objective To explore the accuracy of routinely collected prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) coverage data in Kenya. Methods In case studies at two government hospitals, the authors reviewed national ... -
Linking women who test HIV-positive in pregnancy-related services to long-term HIV care and treatment services: a systematic review
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Objectives To quantify attrition between women testing HIV-positive in pregnancy-related services and accessing long-term HIV care and treatment services in low- or middle-income countries and to explore the reasons ... -
Occurrence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Fusarium in TC Banana Rhizosphere Inoculated with Microbiological Products in Different Soils in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The impact of microbiological commercial products (PHC Biopak, Rhizatech and ECO-T) on the occurrence of mycorrhizae and Fusarium in the rhizosphere of tissue culture banana (Gros Mitchel cv.) was ... -
Pathogenicity groups of bean common mosaic virus isolates in Kenya
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Traumatic experiences, posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression, and health-risk behavior in relation to injury among University of Nairobi students in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence and types of injuries in relation to traumatic experiences, posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression, and health-risk behaviors among university students in Kenya. METHOD: A ... -
Effectiveness of hormonal contraception in HIV-infected women using antiretroviral therapy.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to assess whether antiretroviral therapy (ART) may diminish the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptive methods. METHODS: Using data from 5153 HIV-infected women followed ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) on Rift Valley Fever among Pastoralist Communities of Ijara District, North Eastern Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Outbreaks of Rift Valley fever (RVF), a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis, have previously been associated with unusually heavy rainfall and extensive flooding. The disease is a serious public health problem in Africa and the ... -
The journey to improve the prevention and management of childhood tuberculosis: the Kenyan experience.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Child tuberculosis (TB) cases in Kenya, a high TB burden country, constitute more than one tenth of all TB cases. This paper describes Kenya's efforts in the past decade to increase awareness about policy, improve leadership ... -
Predicted HIV-1 coreceptor usage among Kenya patients shows a high tendency for subtype d to be cxcr4 tropic
(2012-07-28)Abstract Background CCR5 antagonists have clinically been approved for prevention or treatment of HIV/AIDS. Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with the highest burden of HIV/AIDS ... -
The era of the glass skyscraper: Is it an option for the Eastern Africa Climates?
(University of Nairobi, 2014)