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Factors Influencing Outcomes in Mathematics in KCSE: a Case for Kandara Subcounty in Murang’a County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Mathematics forms the basis for sciences, technology and engineering. A good grasp of mathematical concepts allows an individual to explore further in the field of sciences. Kenya has a long-term vision to be an industrial ... -
Explaining Gambling Behaviour Among the Youth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In the face of the negative publicity which gaming has attracted recently, this research sought to unearth drivers of gambling behaviour among the youth in Kenya. To this end, indebtedness was introduced as an undesirable ... -
Ujenzi Wa Ujitambuzinafsia Wa Jinsia Na Upembezwaji Wa Mwanamke Katika Bunilizi Teule Za Clara Momanyi Na Omar Babu
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Jamii nyingi za Kiafrika ni za kuumeni na humweka mwanamke katika ngazi za chini akilinganishwa na mwanamume. Utafiti huu ulishughulikia mchango wa waandishi katika kuangazia jitihada za mwanamke katika kujijengea ... -
Relationship Between Parental Attitude Towards Mental Health and the Mental Health of Their Children: a Case of Komarock Estate, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)According to WHO (2019), 14% of worldwide problems are caused by mental health issues. It is estimated that in most countries a ratio of one to three people records a case of mental health issue. Mental health is still ... -
Strategic Management Practices, Information Technology and Performance at Equity Bank Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Every organization should not only have a clear vision, but also a coordinated strategy to achieve its goals and objectives. Strategic management techniques are essential to increase productivity within a company thus ... -
Aflatoxin Exposure of Lactating Mother-child Pairs and Nutritional Status of Breastfeeding Children 0-6 Months in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Aflatoxins are fungal metabolites, once ingested in food, are detoxified in the liver and transferred into breast milk, urine and tissues. Their accumulation in the body can lead to malnutrition, aflatoxicosis, or cancer ... -
Influence of Evaluation Practices on the Performance of Water Projects in Makueni Sub County of Makueni, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Modern development discourses identify evaluation practices as being at the core of project delivery. Performance of most interventions has traditionally been evaluated on the basis of the famous “iron triangle” criteria ... -
WEE Hub Newsletter (Vol.1, Issue 02, Jun 2023)
(UoN, AWSC, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, 2023-06)Welcome to our second issue of the University of Nairobi Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Hub newsletter. The Hub is happy to continue interacting with you through this quarterly publication. The Year 2023 began in ... -
Community Participation in Project Cycle Management and Sustainability of Ecotourism Enterprise Development Projects in Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Discussion on the sustainability of development projects is a never-ending phenomenon, attracting attention from policy maker, decision makers, project management practitioners, academicians and even those who benefit from ... -
A Critique of Arbitration Clauses/agreement in Employment Contracts
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Whenever parties are involved in a contract of employment, conflicts are bound to occur. Arbitration clauses have therefore been applied to assist parties in a contract of employment, reach an amicable solution to their ... -
Geospatial Analysis of Dental Access and Workforce Distribution in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background and objective: One of the major factors affecting access to quality oral healthcare in low- and middle-income countries is the under-supply of the dental workforce. The aim of this study was to use Geographical ... -
Perinatal depression and its impact on infant outcomes and maternal-nurse SMS communication in a cohort of Kenyan women
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Perinatal depression is broadly defined as depressive symptoms during pregnancy or within the 12 months following delivery, affecting approximately 20-25% of pregnant and postpartum women in low- and middle-income ... -
A systematic review of clinical, epidemiological and demographic predictors of tuberculosis in children with pneumonia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) can present as acute, severe pneumonia in children, but features which distinguish TB from other causes of pneumonia are not well understood. We conducted a systematic review to determine the ... -
Determinants of survival outcomes among esophageal cancer patients at a national referral hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: The overall 5-year survival rate for esophageal cancer patients in low- and middle-income countries was reported to be low, despite the availability of advanced treatments. Thus, this study aimed to assess ... -
Interferon Gamma Release Assay and Tuberculin Skin Test Performance in Pregnant Women Living With and Without HIV
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HIV and pregnancy may affect latent TB infection (LTBI) diagnostics. Tuberculin skin test (TST) and newer generation QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) evaluations in pregnant women living with HIV (WLHIV) and ... -
Assessment of independent comorbidities and comorbidity measures in predicting healthcare facility-onset Clostridioides difficile infection in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Clostridioides difficile is primarily associated with hospital-acquired diarrhoea. The disease burden is aggravated in patients with comorbidities due to increased likelihood of polypharmacy, extended hospital ... -
Defining No and Low (NoLo) Alcohol Products
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Reducing the alcoholic strength in beverages as a strategy to reduce harmful alcohol use has been proposed by multilateral institutions such as the World Health Organization and governments worldwide. Different industrial ... -
Antenatal depressive symptoms in Kenyan women living with HIV: contributions of recent HIV diagnosis, stigma, and partner violence
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Depression among pregnant women living with HIV (WLWH) in sub-Saharan Africa leads to poor pregnancy and HIV outcomes. This cross-sectional analysis utilized enrollment data from a randomized trial (Mobile WAChX, NCT02400671) ... -
Factors associated with hospital length of stay in patients admitted with suspected malaria in Kenya: secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Objectives: To investigate factors associated with hospital length of stay (LOS) in patients admitted with suspected malaria using a competing risk approach. Setting: County government referrals and major faith-based ... -
Gender Norms and Family Planning Amongst Pastoralists in Kenya: a Qualitative Study in Wajir and Mandera
(University of Nairobi, 2022)There is growing recognition among global health practitioners of the importance of rights-based family planning (FP) programming that addresses inequities. Despite Kenya achieving its national FP target, inequities in ...