Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Free flaps in a resource constrained environment: a five-year experience—outcomes and lessons learned
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction. Free flap surgery is a routine procedure in many developed countries with good surgical outcomes. In many developing countries, however, these services are not available. In this paper, we audit free flaps ... -
Otitis Media and Its Sequelae in Kenyan Schoolchildren.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)BACKGROUND: The goal of this study was to obtain representative Kenyan data on the point prevalence of acute otitis media (AOM) and its sequelae (otitis media with effusion [OME] and chronic suppurative otitis media ... -
The effect of a knowledge-based ergonomic intervention amongst administrators at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) and neck pain are part of the common work-related musculoskeletal disorders with a large impact on the affected person. Despite having a multifactorial aetiology, ergonomic factors play ... -
The Woman : So Strong A Force
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
Qualitative analysis of preoperative assessment practices in elective surgery at Kenyatta and mater hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Preoperative patient assessment practice has been reported to vary with institutions and individual perioperative nurses. Aim: To evaluate preoperative assessment practices in two selected hospitals. Methodology ... -
Study on the prevalence of clinical canine babesiosis and ehrlichiosis in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Canine babesiosis and ehrlichiosis are tick-borne diseases that often cause life-threatening illness in dogs worldwide. Though the diseases are enzootic in Kenya, their prevalence is currently unknown. The respective median ... -
Evaluating the impact of microfranchising the distribution of anti-malarial drugs in Kenya on malaria mortality and morbidity
(University of Nairobi, 2009)In an effort to increase access to effective anti-malaria drugs to the rural poor, the Kenyan government has partnered with a local non-governmental organisation to distribute the drugs free of charge using a microfranchise ... -
Multiple discourses on sexuality implications for translating sexual wellness concept into action strategies in a Kenyan context
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This Paper attemps to map, drawing mainly from HIV and AIDS prevention interventions, the multiple discourses on sexuality. The aim is to provide a picture of the challenges and opportunities in transforming the concept ... -
Psychosocial influences on adolescent sexuality and identity in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)This article examines the influence of psychosocial factors on adolescent sexuality and identity in Kenya. It focuses on male circumcision, peer and parental relationships. The article is based on a study which investigated ... -
Is Mobile Phone Banking a Means for Bringing the Poor and Marginalized into Financial Services of The Formal Economy in Kenya?
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
The Role of Regulators in the Mobile Money Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Ugonjwa wa Parkinsons
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Environment For Sustainable Development-Education Pack For Secondary Schools In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Feminization of poverty in Kenya: the case of Abagusii and Agikuyu women of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper analyses factors behind the over representation of women among the poor in Kenya . Focusing on the Abagusii and Agikuyu women, the paper argues that poverty has acquired a feminine face ... -
The gender implications of men’s shift from cash-crop farming to dairy farming in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Until the late 1980s coffee - and tea farming was considered a male role while dairy farming was reserved for women in central Kenya. However, the last two decades has witnessed a gradual shift from cash - crop ... -
An investigation of the antimicrobial activity of acmella caulirhiza
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Acmella caulirhiza is a plant that is used traditionally to treat sev eral disorders such as mouth ulcers, sore throat, toothache and earache, among others. I t is a small annual or perennial herb whose ... -
Challenges facing small holder rabbit production in kenya
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Assessment of herbal anthelmintics used by the farmers in Kirinyaga county, Kenya, for the treatment of helminthiosis in cattle
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The a im of this study was to assess and validate the herbal anthelmintic remedies used by farmers in Kirinyaga county , Kenya for the treatment of th eir cattle against gastrointestinal nematodes . The herbs ... -
Safety and efficacy of antenatal iron supplementation in a malaria-endemic area in Kenya: A randomised trial
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Objectives: Whereas coverage of antenatal iron supplementation is low and benefits are uncertain, there are concerns that it can increase the burden of malaria, with potentially devastating effects on maternal and neonatal ... -
Morphology and Location of Surface Landmarks of Foramen Ovale in Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Foramen ovale is a surgically important aperture of the skull since it allows approach to and manipulation of the trigeminal ganglion as it lies in the Meckel’s cave. This transfacial approach, Hartel’s approach, requires ...