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Assessment of the Impact of Floods on Availability of Essential Trace Elements in Soils, Selected Vegetables and Water Quality in Budalangi, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study assessed the impact of floods on essential trace elements in vegetables, water, and soils in Budalangi, Busia County. One hundred and twenty (120) soil samples and twenty (20) vegetables samples comprising of ... -
Rapid Assessment Survey of the Endangered Silver Bladder Reed Frog (Hyperolius Cystocandicans) in Southern Slopes of Mount Kenya Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Reed frogs are a good case for investigating diversity of reproductive traits associated with co-occurrence, resource partitioning and habitat heterogeneity. Objectives of this study were to: (1) establish patterns of ... -
Detection of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Clinical Samples at Kenyatta National Hospital Using Phenotypic and Molecular Methods
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a global problem with a prevalence of between 29 and 35% reported worldwide. There is great variation in the epidemiology of MRSA at global and regional ... -
Prevalence of Moral Injury Among Critical Care Health Workers in Critical Care Areas in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction Moral injury can be defined as the psychosocial, spiritual, and behavioral impacts of “failing to prevent acts that are against moral beliefs and expectations''. It might be experienced by healthcare workers ... -
Upanuzi Na Ubanaji Wa Maana Katika Kandanda: Ulinganisho Na Ulinganuzi Nchini Kenya Na Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Utafiti huu unahusu upanuzi na ubanaji wa maana katika kadanda nchini Kenya na Tanzania. Tumebainisha kwa kulinganisha na kulinganua namna lugha ya Kiswahili inavyotumika katika utangazaji wa kandanda nchini Kenya na ... -
Disease Activity and Adherence to Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending the Kenyatta National Hospital Rheumatology Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Disease activity among RA patients in Kenya has been found to he high inspite of majority of them being on disease modifying antirheumatic drug(DMARD) treatment. Adherence to DMARDs can be challenging and multiple factors ... -
Rift Valley Fever Disease Surveillance and Control Strategies in Marigat Sub County, Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Rift Valley fever (RVF) a viral disease of ruminants, camels and humans transmitted by mosquitoes that belong to the Aedes and Culex genera. The disease causes a high economic impact because of livestock sickness and ... -
Factors Associated With Drug Therapy Problems in the Management of Pediatric Wilms Tumor Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Drug therapy problems are a common issue during the therapeutic management of pediatric cases of Wilms tumor. These drug therapy problems lead to events which require further medical attention therefore ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Post-operative Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital: a Retrospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the frequent bad outcomes of heart surgery. It is associated with high levels of morbidity and mortality, higher cost of treatment and protracted hospital stay........... -
Prevalence of Anaplasma and Babesia Infections and Their Associated Risk Factors Among Calves in Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis represent major constraints to livestock production in many developing countries. Both Babesia and Anaplasma species are transmitted by ticks. However, Anaplasma species can be transmitted by ... -
Health Seeking Behaviour of Community Health Volunteers Working With Survivors of Gender Based Violence in Relation to Burnout and Vicarious Trauma in Informal Settlements
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) close the gap between communities and the formal health system. They have a very important role in referral, health promotion, and prevention at the community level. Continuous ... -
Adherence Level and Adequacy of Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Somalia.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Hypertension is a prevalent condition that affects approximately one billion of people globally, leading to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Poor adherence to prescribed therapy contributes to ... -
Impact of Global Pandemics on the Increase of GBV in Africa - a Case Study of Covid 19 and Ebol
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to evaluate the effects of Ebola and Covid-19 pandemics on Gender-based violence (GBV) in Africa, to examine the effectiveness of counter GBV measures during the Ebola and Covid-19 pandemics in Africa, and ... -
Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidities Among Young Adults Enrolled in Methadone Assisted Clinics in Kisauni Subcounty, Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Half of all mental disorders in adulthood start by the age of 14, but most cases are undetected and untreated. According to the World Health Organization, mental health problems affect 10-20% of children and ... -
Investigation of Constrained Vsc-hvdc Tie Lines for Transient Stability Improvement of Interconnected Power Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Voltage Source Converter (VSC) – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) tie lines have become popular for the interconnection of power systems owing to their ability to independently control active and reactive powers. This ... -
Induction of Early Flowering in Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) and Nicotiana Benthamiana by Overexpression of Cassava Flowering Locus T (Meft1)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Flowering is a prerequisite in conventional plant breeding. In cassava, delayed and non-synchronous flowering makes conventional breeding difficult. This study aimed at accelerating flowering by overexpressing the endogenous ... -
The Prevalence and Spectrum of Thyroid Diseases Among Children and Youth Seen at the Endocrine Clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital From 2008 to 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Thyroid diseases are responsible for common endocrinopathies in childhood. Early diagnosis is essential in the integration of an appropriate treatment approach and control of irreversible damage to the nervous ... -
Optimization of Processing Parameters in the Production of Mango Flakes
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Mango fruit (Mangifera indica. L) is a common fruit seasonally produced in large volumes in Kenya. However, post-harvest losses which can be attributed to a lack of enough modern processing technology have been a bottleneck ... -
Iron Status Among Kidney Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hopsital
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Impact of Socio-demographic and Psychosocial Factors on Adherence to Antiretroviral Thepary Among Mothers Attending Antenatal Clinics at Mbagathi and Kenyatta National Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Studies have indicated that adherence to antiretroviral therapy is associated with improved treatment outcome. In expectant mothers, it also ensures reduced viral load prior to delivery and during breastfeeding, ...