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Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Access to Reproductive Health Service Information among the Youth in Korogocho Slum of Nairobi, Kenya
(International Institute for Science, Technology & Education (IISTE), 2015)Access to reproductive health services information by the youth has received the minimal attention given that reproductive health service information for many years has been tailored to meet the needs of the adult population. ... -
Nature and Extent of HIV Self Disclosure by Seropositive Adults in HIV Support Groups In Nairobi County, Kenya
(IISTE, 2015)New treatment regimens in HIV management have led to the rapid growth in the numbers of People living with HIV (PLWHIV). Disclosure rates among this group remains low which limits their ability to access necessary support ... -
Influence of Social Cultural Factors on HIV Seropositivity Disclosure to Sexual Partners in Kenya
(EAST AFRICAN NATURE & SCIENCE ORGANIZATION, 2020)The purpose of the study was to assess whether sociocultural factors have an influence on the self-disclosure of HIV serostatus to intimate partners among People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). A survey was conducted ... -
Male Contraceptive Uptake and Associated Socio-Economic Characteristics in Kenya.
(EAST AFRICAN NATURE & SCIENCE ORGANIZATION, 2022)This research investigated the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and male contraceptive uptake in Kenya. A survey of 572 randomly selected male respondents participated in the study. The study assessed the ... -
Sexual Practices and HIV Seropositivity Disclosure among Adults in Nairobi, Kenya
(East African Nature & Science Organisation, 2021)The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between sexual practices and HIV seropositive status disclosure to sexual partners by People Living with Human Immune-Deficiency Virus (PLWHIV) in Nairobi, Kenya. ... -
Social Media as a Battleground for Electoral Violence among Netizens in Africa: The Case of Kenyan Youth
(East African Nature & Science Organisation, 2020)There is a rise in unprecedented political infractions, disturbances and electoral violence in Africa with the youth playing a significant role. Thus, the study broadly investigated social media use and electoral violence ... -
Perceptions of Parenting Behaviors and Adolescent Self-Esteem Outcomes in Kenya
(East African Scholars Publisher, Kenya, 2020)This study examined perceptions of adolescents regarding their parents’ behaviours such as guidance, punitiveness, monitoring and autonomy granting, and their influence on the development of adolescent self-esteem in ... -
Expectations of Field Supervisors in Kenya: Implications for Community-based Human Service Practicums
(UTS ePRESS, 2018)Community-based learning (CBL), which provides opportunities for undergraduate students to develop disciplinary and work-related knowledge and skills, is increasingly becoming an integral component of higher education. ... -
Benefits of University-Industry Partnerships: The Case of Kenyatta University and Equity Bank
(2013-07)University collaborations and industry partnerships are rapidly becoming a common practice the world over. Consequently, collaborations and partnerships are becoming a feature of lifelong learning in universities. Thus, this ... -
Factors associated with reproductive behavior of low income mothers in Kiandutu Slum in Thika Municipality, Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE), 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate maternal factors associated with reproductive behavior of low income mothers in Kiandutu slum in Thika Municipality, Kenya. The family resource management model and the safe ... -
Supervision Challenges Encountered During Kenyan University Students’ Practicum Attachment
(IISTE, 2015)There is little published research that examines the supervision experience of field attachment supervisors in Kenya. In this study, we identify the challenges encountered by field supervisors during student field attachments ... -
Industries and Communities: Symbiotic Dependency and Sustainability of the Magana Town Industrial Park in Kenya
(Prime Journals (PJ), 2013)Industrial development is perceived as an important indicator of economic growth. Though industries may be elected by private and public parties to provide goods and services at a market price, their existence at a place ... -
Urbanization Challenges in Poor Slum Areas of Nairobi and the Role of Sustainability Science in Seeking Practical Solutions
(2014)The chapter examines major sustainability challenges faced by people in the poor urban slums of Nairobi, Kenya. The objective of this study was to specifically examine challenges faced in the city’s slum areas, and application ... -
Analysis of youth enterprise development fund repayment rates and disparities of repayment between Nyanza and Central provinces in Kenya
(ijac.org, 2014-09)As in most countries, unemployment rates in Kenya are highest among young people. Not only does it mean that they are economically unable to fend for themselves, it also leads to other risk factors such as depression, ... -
Direct and self-reported measures of physical activity and sedentary behaviours by weight status in school-aged children: results from ISCOLE-Kenya
(Informa Healthcare, 2014-07)Background: Previous work has shown little association between self-report and directly measured physical activity. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationships between self-reported and directly assessed ...
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Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Access to Reproductive Health Service Information among the Youth in Korogocho Slum of Nairobi, Kenya
(International Institute for Science, Technology & Education (IISTE), 2015)Access to reproductive health services information by the youth has received the minimal attention given that reproductive health service information for many years has been tailored to meet the needs of the adult population. ... -
Nature and Extent of HIV Self Disclosure by Seropositive Adults in HIV Support Groups In Nairobi County, Kenya
(IISTE, 2015)New treatment regimens in HIV management have led to the rapid growth in the numbers of People living with HIV (PLWHIV). Disclosure rates among this group remains low which limits their ability to access necessary support ... -
Influence of Social Cultural Factors on HIV Seropositivity Disclosure to Sexual Partners in Kenya
(EAST AFRICAN NATURE & SCIENCE ORGANIZATION, 2020)The purpose of the study was to assess whether sociocultural factors have an influence on the self-disclosure of HIV serostatus to intimate partners among People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). A survey was conducted ... -
Male Contraceptive Uptake and Associated Socio-Economic Characteristics in Kenya.
(EAST AFRICAN NATURE & SCIENCE ORGANIZATION, 2022)This research investigated the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and male contraceptive uptake in Kenya. A survey of 572 randomly selected male respondents participated in the study. The study assessed the ... -
Sexual Practices and HIV Seropositivity Disclosure among Adults in Nairobi, Kenya
(East African Nature & Science Organisation, 2021)The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between sexual practices and HIV seropositive status disclosure to sexual partners by People Living with Human Immune-Deficiency Virus (PLWHIV) in Nairobi, Kenya. ... -
Social Media as a Battleground for Electoral Violence among Netizens in Africa: The Case of Kenyan Youth
(East African Nature & Science Organisation, 2020)There is a rise in unprecedented political infractions, disturbances and electoral violence in Africa with the youth playing a significant role. Thus, the study broadly investigated social media use and electoral violence ... -
Perceptions of Parenting Behaviors and Adolescent Self-Esteem Outcomes in Kenya
(East African Scholars Publisher, Kenya, 2020)This study examined perceptions of adolescents regarding their parents’ behaviours such as guidance, punitiveness, monitoring and autonomy granting, and their influence on the development of adolescent self-esteem in ... -
Expectations of Field Supervisors in Kenya: Implications for Community-based Human Service Practicums
(UTS ePRESS, 2018)Community-based learning (CBL), which provides opportunities for undergraduate students to develop disciplinary and work-related knowledge and skills, is increasingly becoming an integral component of higher education. ... -
Benefits of University-Industry Partnerships: The Case of Kenyatta University and Equity Bank
(2013-07)University collaborations and industry partnerships are rapidly becoming a common practice the world over. Consequently, collaborations and partnerships are becoming a feature of lifelong learning in universities. Thus, this ... -
Factors associated with reproductive behavior of low income mothers in Kiandutu Slum in Thika Municipality, Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE), 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate maternal factors associated with reproductive behavior of low income mothers in Kiandutu slum in Thika Municipality, Kenya. The family resource management model and the safe ... -
Supervision Challenges Encountered During Kenyan University Students’ Practicum Attachment
(IISTE, 2015)There is little published research that examines the supervision experience of field attachment supervisors in Kenya. In this study, we identify the challenges encountered by field supervisors during student field attachments ... -
Industries and Communities: Symbiotic Dependency and Sustainability of the Magana Town Industrial Park in Kenya
(Prime Journals (PJ), 2013)Industrial development is perceived as an important indicator of economic growth. Though industries may be elected by private and public parties to provide goods and services at a market price, their existence at a place ... -
Urbanization Challenges in Poor Slum Areas of Nairobi and the Role of Sustainability Science in Seeking Practical Solutions
(2014)The chapter examines major sustainability challenges faced by people in the poor urban slums of Nairobi, Kenya. The objective of this study was to specifically examine challenges faced in the city’s slum areas, and application ... -
Analysis of youth enterprise development fund repayment rates and disparities of repayment between Nyanza and Central provinces in Kenya
(ijac.org, 2014-09)As in most countries, unemployment rates in Kenya are highest among young people. Not only does it mean that they are economically unable to fend for themselves, it also leads to other risk factors such as depression, ... -
Direct and self-reported measures of physical activity and sedentary behaviours by weight status in school-aged children: results from ISCOLE-Kenya
(Informa Healthcare, 2014-07)Background: Previous work has shown little association between self-report and directly measured physical activity. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationships between self-reported and directly assessed ... -
Knowledge and skills used and the satisfaction derived in the choice of apparel among university students
(Pakistan Home Economics Association, 2009-12)The purpose was to examine the relationship between the knowledge and skills used in the selection of apparel and the satisfaction obtained. Data were collected from 210 undergraduate students of which 94 were females and ... -
Business Performance of Local Apparel Traders in Nairobi’s Competitive Liberalised Market
(Scholarlink Resource Centre, 2012)This paper addresses the business performance of local apparel traders given new challenges resulting from a new liberalised market in Nairobi. Data were collected using interview schedules and observation checklists. A ... -
Challenges Facing Apparel Traders in Nairobi, Kenya, and Strategies for Flourishing in a Liberalized Market
(Bloomsbury Journals (formerly Berg Journals), 2010-05-01)The lack of enabling policies that would have ensured fair trade amongst various stakeholders of contrasting interests in Kenya became obvious when market liberalization was introduced in the 1990s. It created increased ... -
Psychosocial determinants of quality of life among Kenyan families
(Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA, 2011-06)The importance of Quality of Life studies cannot be overestimated. Virtually every government and development sector would be interested in the impact of its initiatives on people’s standard of living and essentially their ... -
Evaluation of Raw Silk Produced by Bivoltine Silkworm Bom byx Mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) Races in Kenya
(2007)Evaluation of raw silk produced in location S1 (laboratory) and S2 (field) was assessed during long rains (LR) and short rains (SR), using selected bivoltine Bombyx mori silkworm strains initially obtained from China and ...
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