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Body Mass Index (Bmi) and Testosterone Influence on Male Partner Infertility Based on Semen Parameters in Kenyatta National Hospital Infertility and Urology Clinics in 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Globally, the rate of infertility is increasing rapidly with over forty-eight million five hundred couples experiencing infertility. Male infertility has been increasing with approximately 50% of couples with ... -
Status of Copper Level and Effects of Rhizatech®tm Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Wheat Growth, Yield and Copper Ion Uptake in Narok North Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Soil related abiotic factors hindering wheat production in wheat growing regions in East Africa include poor soil fertility, pests, diseases, drought and salinity. Copper (Cu) deficiency has been identified in soils in ... -
Development of a Differential Normal Pulse Voltammetric Method for Phosphate Determination in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Determination of phosphate levels in water is important in assessing the quality of drinking water and remediation of phosphate in water sources. Visible spectrophotometry is the standard technique that has been used for ... -
Occurrence, Characterisation and Distribution of Viruses Infecting Tree Tomato (Solanum Betaceum Cav) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The tree tomato is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae plant family that bears egg-shaped berries. Main production constraints include diseases, pests and drought. Diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses are the ... -
Comparison of Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics and Placental Microbiome in Women With Undernutrition Versus Normal Nutritional Status at Bungoma County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Undernutrition remains a major burden in low-income countries and is considered a significant risk factor for morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and younger children. It impacts the immune system, ... -
Prevalence, Obstetric Characteristics, Clinical Presentations and Outcomes of Patients Managed for Uterine Rupture at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2016 and December 2020. (a Descriptive Retrospective Cross-sectional Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Uterine rupture is one of the leading causes of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Globally, the prevalence of uterine rupture is as low as 0.07%. However, in comparison to the global prevalence, there is ... -
Prevalence, Associated Factors, Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Pregnancies Complicated by Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Between 24 - 28 Weeks Gestational Age at Military Hospital of Kamenge
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Premature preterm rupture of membrane (PPROM) is a major public health concern, complicating approximately 3% of all pregnancies globally ,with 50% of these pregnancies resulting into preterm births. The ... -
Granulosa Cell Tumour of the Ovary: a Descriptive Cohort Study in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Granulosa cell tumour (GCT) of the ovary is a rare neoplasm accounting for about 2% - 5% of primary ovarian neoplasms. The major functions of granulosa cells include the synthesis of sex steroids and various ... -
Analysis of Subtropical Anticyclones as Synoptic Controls of Seasonal Rainfall Extremes in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aims to investigate the influence of anticyclones adjacent to Africa on seasonal rainfall extremes over East Africa, focusing on the March to May (MAM) and October to December (OND) rainy seasons. Specific ... -
Determining the Impact of Liposuction on Patient Satisfaction of Quality of Life and Body Image: a Prospective Study in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The need to be considered physically attractive and the urge to match the conventional beauty model is continually gaining importance in our modern society. This is further worsened by the unrealistic ideals ... -
Safety Knowledge and Practices of Consumers and Vendors of Milk Sold in Milk Dispensers and Bars at Embakasi West Sub-county, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Brucellosis is a significant zoonotic disease that is widespread worldwide and can cause adverse economic losses in case of an outbreak. The prevalence of brucellosis in Sub-Saharan Africa in humans is estimated to vary ... -
Understanding the Cosmological Crisis on the Shape of the Universe Using Planck Data
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The shape of the universe has been a major topic of debate for scientists over the years. Since the beginning of time human beings have been seeking answers to intriguing questions concerning the nature of the universe, ... -
Functional Outcome After Surgery for Intracranial Meningioma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Intracranial meningiomas represent 34.4% to 41.4% of all brain tumors at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Meningiomas and their attendant treatment can cause various functional and neuropsychological impairments that affect ... -
Assessment of Household Expenditure Patterns and Their Effects on Food Security: the Case of French Beans Producing Households in Mbooni Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)One of the major cash cropping practices in Kenya is horticultural production, and includes French beans, for export. Over the years, production and export of French beans in Mbooni Sub-county, Makueni County, has shown a ... -
Assessing Factors Influencing Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for Index-based Insurance Products for Common Bean in Huye District, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is one of the most important food crops to Rwandese and cash crop for smallholder farmers in Rwanda. Due to the weather shocks that negatively affect bean productivity, index-based insurance ... -
Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes Between Early/full Term and Late/post Term Gestations at Kenyatta National Hospital Between 2017 and 2019: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: As pregnancy continues past the expected due date, there is increased risk of both maternal and perinatal complications during pregnancy, labour or following birth and this is especially so for late and post ... -
Prevalence, Clinical Presentation and Initial Management of Subchorionic Hematoma Among Women With Per Vaginal Bleeding in the First Trimester of Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital in Year 2019-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2021)chorion and uterine wall and occurs usually in first trimester. The incidence of SCH based on studies done globally is between 3.5% to 39.5% It carries a risk of complicating pregnancy outcomes, including inducing miscarriages, ... -
Effects of Watering Regimes and Planting Density on Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) Growth and Yield Under Moisture Beds in Embu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is one of the underutilized crops and is considered an orphan crop. In the tropics, taro is an important staple food in the human diet. Taro has suffered low production in Kenya due ... -
Status of Maize Lethal Necrosis in Seed Production Systems and Interaction of Viruses Causing the Disease in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maize is cultivated in different climatic and ecological conditions in Africa. In Kenya, it’s a principal crop with an average of 90% of residents in maize production areas relying on it for food and employment. Production ...