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Influence of pedagogical techniques on students’ performance in mechanics in selected technical institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mechanics plays an important role in developing students’ capacity to experiment, analyze, synthesize and evaluate situations in and out of college. It is a catalyst for developing students’ cognitive and interpersonal ... -
Influence of Socio-cultural Factors on Student Transition and Retention in Schools in Msambweni Sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Preoperative determination of breast weight to be removed aids plastic surgeons in counseling the patient, application for insurance coverage and ensures optimal postoperative breast symmetry. Various mathematical models ... -
Influence of the indications and outcomes of previous cesarean section on planned mode of delivery in women with one previous cesarean section
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Primary caesarean sections (CS) are on the increase worldwide. This means increasing number of women with previous cesarean section(s) are seen antenatally for subsequent delivery. There is paucity of data on ... -
Influence Of The Number Of ANC Visits On Pregnancy Outcomes Of Mothers Delivering At A Rural Hospital, Longisa District Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is the care that a woman receives during pregnancy. ANC improves maternal and fetal outcomes. Focused antenatal care (FANC) emphasizes on quality rather than quantity of ANC visits and ... -
The influence of urine Ph changes on the renal excretion of weekly acidic drug
(University of Nairobi, 1979) -
Inguinal hernia and hernia repair in adults: the disease as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital over a five year period
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1984)This is a retrospective study of all adult patients with inguinal hernia who were admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, over a five year period, between January, 1980 and December, 1984. A total ... -
Initiation of breastfeeding among babies delivered by ceaserian Section in Kenyatta national hospital and Pumwani maternity Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) recommends that a newborn is breastfed within the first hour and should not be given food or drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated. Early initiation ... -
Injuries sustained by children who fall from a height as seen at an urban Kenyan hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Topic: To determine the pattern of injuries in children who fall from a height. Introduction: Most injuries sustained by children who fall from a height are of the blunt type. Despite there being literature that characterises ... -
Insecticide Resistance And Its Impact On Malaria Transmission Potential Among The Major Vectors In Teso Sub – Counties, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In Africa, knockdown resistance (kdr) is strongly linked to pyrethroid insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae s.l; which may have vital implications to the current up-scaled indoor residual spraying (IRS) and ... -
Insight On Africa
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An insight on International Conference of Harmonisation of technical requirements for registration of pharmaceutical products for human use (ICH).
(2009)This study entails first the introduction of ICH, its initiation and history. Secondly, it shows factors that led to initiation of ICH and gives a brief history of this organization. It then moves to highlight the ... -
Insights into and anatomical perspectives of atherosclerosis among black Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The pattern and anatomical perspectives of atherosclerosis were studied among black Kenyans by analyzing data from hospitals, clinics, autopsy and schools; cadaver dissection; histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry, light ... -
Insurance and indemnity coverage for clinical trials of medicines in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Risk management is an important aspect in clinical trials due to the associated risk of injury to the study participants. There are both ethical and legal guidelines globally that are meant to ensure that there ... -
Integrating philosophy of education and the goals of education practice at Kenyan high schools
(College of Health Sciences, 2012-02)The purpose of this research was to explore the subject of integrating philosophy of education and the goals of education in education practice at the high schools in Kenya. It is stated that the impact of education practice ... -
Intensive care management of acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) patients admitted to Kenyatta National hospital intensive care unit-1972 august to December 1984
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)A retrospective study was carried out on 209 cases of the laryngotracheobrochitis (LTB) treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenyatta University Hospital (KNH) from August 1972 to December 1984. There were 134 males ... -
Intensive Care Survivors’ Experiences During Acute Hospitalization in Critical Care Unit Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Majority of intensive care survivors suffer physical and psychosocial traumatic experiences during acute hospitalization. A prolonged ICU stay influences the quality of life through stressful memories that ... -
Intereukin 6 levels in adenotonsillar hyperplasia and chronic recurrent tonsillits
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background The primary etiology of adenotonsillar hyperplasia and chronic recurrent tonsillitis is inflammation which is mediated by cytokines such as Interleukin-6 which is both a pro and antiinflammatory agent. In this ... -
Interhospital transport of critically ill and injured patients into the Kenyatta national Hospital
(2009)Objective - Audit local practices in the transfer of critically ill and injured patients into Kenyatta National Hospital and make recommendations to improve· safety and outcomes during such transfers. Setting - Kenyatta ... -
Interleukin 18 as an early biomarker of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Acute kidney Injury (AKI) has long been recognized as a disease state associated with increased morbidity and significant mortality. This is held especially true in high risk groups like critically ill patients. ... -
Interssuception As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1974)