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Factors affecting the nutrition status of the Pokot and the Tugen elderly in the drought prone areas of Baringo district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2004)A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2001 to assess the risk factors to nutritional vulnerability of elderly people. I n this context, the "elders" are defined as people with 55 years and over. ... -
Factors affecting weaning weight of the small east African shorthorn zebu, Boran, Swahili, Boran x e.A.S.Z, Swahili x e.A.S.Z, Friesian x boran and Friesian x Swahili cattle at Kiboko and Bachuma Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Veterinery medicine, 1978)The variation of weaning weights of 1054 calves was analysed by the least squares method for feeding constants for non-orthogonal data to estimate the effect of genotype, sex, year of birth, season of birth, age of dam, ... -
Factors affecting weigh-suckle-weigh milk yield estimates and calf performance of zebu cattle
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1988)One hundred and twentv (120) Sahiwal cows suckling either Sahiwal calves or Friesian x Sahiwal calves and 180 Boran cows suckling Boran calves or Friesian x Baran calves were used in the suckling study. Milk yield and ... -
Factors affecting weight sucke-weigh milk yield estimates and calf perfoamcne of Zebu cattle
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Factors associated with adherence to Iron/Folate supplementation among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Thika District Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology,, 2013)Iron deficiency anemia is the most widespread nutritional problem among women and has severe consequences for both their productive and reproductive roles. Iron supplementation is a major strategy to reduce iron deficiency ... -
Factors associated with dietary iron intake and prevalence of anaemia among women aged 15-45 years in Garissa District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004)A cross sectional study with an analytical component was conducted in Garissa district to identify the effect of some important factors associated with anaemia among women of childbearing age (15-45 years) in Garissa ... -
Factors associated with high calf morbidity and mortality in a dairy enterprise in Kilifi district of Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)A two part longitudinal study was carried out to investigate the causes of high dairy calf morbidity and mortality in Kilifi Plantations of Kilifi District, Kenya, with the aim of quantifying both morbidity and mortality, ... -
Factors associated with household food security and nutritional status of children under five years: a case for urban and rural communities in Garissa District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2007)This was comparative study of factors affecting food security and nutritional status of under fiveyears- old children in rural and urban community of Garissa District was conducted. A total of 302 children from 302 ... -
Factors associated with introduction of complementary feeding of infants below six months, in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2008-09)Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices are crucial for optimal growth and development during infancy. Optimal feeding practice in the first year of life is crucial for the survival and health of infants, and ... -
Factors Associated With Morbidity And Mortality In Selected Ungulate Species In Al Ain Wildlife Park And Resort, United Arab Emirates.
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Captive populations of endangered species are often viewed as a safeguard against extinction, and in the case of extinction in the wild, a last chance for revival. The current study was conducted at the AI Ain Wildlife ... -
Factors Associated With Nutritional Status in Elderly Persons Living in Kilgoris, Kenya
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Factors Associated With Nutritional Status Of Children Aged 6-59 Months In Maikona Ward Of Marsabit County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Despite substantial presence of humanitarian and other aid agencies, Global Acute Malnutrition rates remain high in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya including Marsabit County. Children below five years are at the greatest ... -
Factors associated with nutritional status of children in Kitui and Mwingi districts during drought
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2003)A study was, carried out in two districts of Kitui and Mwingi affected by drought in 1997. The main objective of the study was to determine the nutritional status of children aged 6 - 59 months and factors affecting ... -
Factors Associated with Postharvest Deterioration of Sweetpotato (Ipomoea Batatas L.) Roots in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Crop protection, 2004)Postharvest deterioration limits the production, marketing and utilization of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.). This study was conducted to identify the fungi associated with postharvest deterioration of sweetpotato roots ... -
Factors Associated With Stunting And Its Prevalence Among Children Below 5 Years Old In Musanze District Of Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Stunting among children below five years old affected 44% in Rwanda and more than 61% in Musanze District in 2012. The main objective was to establish the prevalence of stunting and its associated factors among children ... -
Factors associated with the prevalence of anaemia among Maasai and non-Maasai women attending antenatal clinic in Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2008)Anaemia in pregnancy is a Public Health problem globally and particularly in many developing countries like Kenya. Kajiado District has a high prevalence (58.4%) of anaemia among the Maasai pregnant women. The main ... -
Factors associated with weight gain and body mass composition of malnourished HIV infected adults on supplements
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, University of Nairobi, 2011-08)Malnutrition is a frequent complication among HIV-infected persons and is associated with faster disease progression and mortality, and yet little has been documented on influence of food supplements on management of HlV ... -
Factors attributed to the prevalence of early complementary feeding of infants in eastlands area of Nairobi
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Factors causing frequent devitalisation non-compliance of Kenyan cut rose flower exports to Australia
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2014)Floriculture formsthe most significant part in the Kenyan Horticultural industry contributing 50% of the total value in the export market despite myriad challenges like multiple standards and the ever changing market ... -
Factors contributing to rickets among children under-five years: case study of Ishiara and Embu hospitals, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Rickets is a significant problem which requires a special attention as Kenyan hospitals are continuing to record increased cases. The purpose of this study was to generate new knowledge on the factors that contribute to ...