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Exposure to Pesticides among Farm Workers of MAVOKO Division in MACHAKOS District, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2011)About 40.7% pesticides used to control pests on farms worldwide and in Kenya are toxic. Over 60% workers in Kenya are exposed to pesticides due to lack of knowledge, negative attitude and poor practice. Ministry of Agriculture ... -
Expression of cd23 by schistosoma mansoni antigen-activated b cells of highly exposed adult males on the shores of lake Victoria, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Increased B cell membrane CD23 (low affinity IgE receptor) and its soluble cleavage product (sCD23) is related to the development of resistance to re-infection with Schistosoma mansoni. CD23 occurs as two isoforms (CD23a ... -
Expression of Plasma Glucose Transporter Protein 1 (Glut 1) Induced by Chronic Stress in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus Linnaeus 1758) Reared at High Stocking Density
(Maseno University, 2012)High stocking density (HSD) has been found suitable to overcome the problem of land shortage, and it has the desirable effect of increasing fish production hence a potential profit , maker. However, HSD isa chronic stressor ... -
Extent and Challenges of Implementation of Asei-Pdsi Approach in Teaching of Science in Primary Schools in Emuhaya Sub-County, Vihiga County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Activity, Student, Experiment, Improvisation (ASEI) and Plan, Do, See, Improve (PDSI) is a pedagogical strategy advocated by Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education (SMASE) program since 2010 to refocus the ... -
Extent of farmers’ participation in agricultural development projects, perceived project sustainability and their effects on poverty situation in Kakamega county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)In recent years the agriculture sector has been highly affected by increasing climate variability and enhanced exposure to extreme weather events. These changes have reduced productivity and led to greater instability ... -
Extent of Impact of Selected Stress Factors on Students' Academic Achievement in Technical Institutions in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Examination records in the technical institutions in Kisumu County indicate that out of the 517 (2010), 543 (2011) and 653 (2012) candidates who sat for KNEC technical examinations, only 180 (34.8%), 206 (37.9%) and 206 ... -
Extent of Integration of Environmental, Economic, And Social Sustainable Public Procurement Practices In Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (Lvswsb), Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Sustainable procurement has close connection to sustainable development. It advocates for acquisition and disposal practices that maximise economy and facilitate economic development while having little or no negative ... -
Factors affecting adherence to anti-hypertensive medication regimen among Hemodialysis patients attending Pandya memorial hospital, Mombasa, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis are usually co-morbid with hypertension that contributes to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality if not controlled. A number of factors are targeted ... -
Factors affecting financial reporting of community based organizations in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Financial reporting by Community Based Organizations (CBOs) has become an issue of global concern; because of their local operations CBOs do not use standards in their operations. The financial reporting of the CBOs do not ... -
Factors affecting immunization of children (12-24 months) in Nyatike sub-county, Migori county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Despite increasing worldwide immunization coverage, most under five children globally especially in low-income countries are not vaccinated. Poor immunization coverage remains an issue in less developed countries. In Kenya, ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING INFANT SURVIVAL IN HARGEISA DISTRICT, MAROODI
(2018-11)Infant survival refers to a state of continuing to live or exist within the first year of life despite the difficult conditions, such as unhygienic conditions and infant complications. One of the significant indicators of ... -
Factors Affecting Male Partners' Involvement in The Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (Pmtct) of Hiv/Aids In Asego Division, Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Abstract HIY/AIDS pandemic has far-reaching social, economic, health and population effects. In addition to the harms directly inflicted on HIV -infected individuals and the households in which they live, AIDS has had ... -
Factors affecting perceptions of selected stakeholders on educational accessibility of learners with Autism spectrum disorders in Mombasa county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a neurological disorder that affects their social, behavioral, cognitive, verbal, and nonverbal functioning. These children have a right to access education like other ... -
Factors Affecting Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation and Job Placement Services for Learners with Intellectual Disabilities in Nyanza Region, Kenya
(2017)Access to vocational rehabilitation and job placement are the most promising paths for individuals with intellectual disabilities to realize more productive lives. Despite the crucial role played by vocational rehabilitation ... -
Factors affecting the performance of distribution logistics among manufacturing firms in Kenya: a case study of Kibos Sugar Company limited
(Maseno University, 2019)ABSTRACT Empirical studies shows that distribution logistics impact tremendously on performance of an entire organization as it links the organization to the customers. Kibos sugar company report in 2016 revealed that ... -
Factors affecting utilization of skilled delivery services in public health facilities by women of Somali origin in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)In Kenya, 21% of deaths to women of reproductive age were due to pregnancy related causes in 2014. Nairobi County is ranked 3rd amongst the leading 15 Counties in Kenya in maternal deaths. Kamukunji sub County, with a high ... -
Factors and Strategies Influencing Female Principals’ Stress and its Effect On Students’ Academic Performance in Rachuonyo North and Homa-Bay Sub Counties, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Principals play a pivotal role in performance of students in secondary schools. In many instances this calls for high professional and societal demands; and expectations. As a result, principals experience stress. Studies ... -
Factors associated with cholera outbreaks in Isiolo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Isiolo County accommodates nomadic pastoralists with sedentary lifestyles. Since 2010, the county has had cholera incidences every year apart from 2014. In 2013 alone for instance, Isiolo confirmed 8 deaths from cholera ... -
Factors associated with delayed HIV diagnosis in infants in tier three and four public health facilities in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is still a global challenge, with the bulk of infection in children being in sub-Saharan Africa. Six thousand six hundred and thirteen (6,613) new infections were reported in Kenya in ... -
Factors associated with exclusive breast feeding among formally employed women seeking maternal and child health services at Kenyatta national Hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Kenyan prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding is currrently at 60% which is a slight decline from 61% in 2014 and still falls short of the World Health Organization recommendation for global coverage. At Kenyatta National ...