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Understanding Home Delivery Preferences: The Role of SocioEconomic and Cultural Factors in Marsabit County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 2025-08)Home deliveries, defined as childbirth occurring outside hospital settings without the assistance of skilled healthcare providers, remain common in some regions despite substantial efforts to improve maternity and newborn ... -
The Influence of Psychological Contract on Job Satisfaction Among Medical Laboratory Professionals in Selected Public Health Sector Institutions at the National Government, Kenya
(Global Social Sciences Review, 2025-06)The psychological contract, an implicit agreement shapes employee-employer relationships within organizations. The study investigated the psychological contract's impact on job satisfaction among Medical Laboratory ... -
Determinants of Eight Contacts Antenatal Care Uptake Among Prenatal Mothers in Changamwe Sub-County Mombasa, Kenya
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS), 2025-05)The purpose of this study was to assess the determinants influencing ANC uptake among prenatal mothers in Changamwe, Mombasa, Kenya. The study was based the following objective; to assess how quality ANC services influence ... -
Accessibility and Utilization of the Makueni Care Insurance Program in Achieving Uhc in Makueni County
(Academic Journal of Health Systems and Reform (AJHSR), 2025-07)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of accessibility on the utilization of the Makueni Care Insurance Program (MCIP) in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Makueni County, Kenya. A descriptive ... -
Determinants of Quality Maternal Care among Women in Garissa County Referral Hospital
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI), 2025-08)The determinants of quality maternal care among women in Garissa County Referral Hospitals are multifaceted and can be attributed to a combination of individual, structural, and systemic factors. The general objective ... -
Capacity Building as a Predictor of Service Provision among Community Health Promoters in Nandi County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Health and Science,, 2025-09)Capacity building is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone for strengthening community health systems, particularly in underserved regions where Community Health Promoters (CHPs) play a vital role in bridging the ... -
Influence of Performance Planning on Health Workers Performance at Public Hospitals in Nairobi County Kenya
(Intra Africa Journal Hub (IAJH), 2025-08)Effective performance management is crucial for delivering health services. It is a key component of the healthy workforce pillar in health systems, contributing significantly to optimal healthcare outcomes. By evaluating ... -
Influence of Storage Practices on Vaccines Availability in Public Health Facilities in Kisii County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2025-08)Vaccine stock outs remain a significant challenge in public health systems, especially in low- and middleincome countries, where fragile health infrastructure and logistical inefficiencies undermine routine immunization ... -
Influence of Hospital Infrastructure On Quality Healthcare Service Provision at Kenyatta National Hospital
(EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2025-05)Quality healthcare service provision is pivotal for achieving Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in national referral hospitals like Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. This study aimed to identify determinants ... -
Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Performance Contracting Among Public Health Officers In Nyeri County -Kenya
(Journal of Emerging Trends and Novel Research, 2025-07)Performance contracting has been widely adopted in Kenya public sector as a key strategy to enhance a culture of accountability for results, and efficiency in service delivery, tracking progress towards target achievements ... -
An Assessment of Factors Influencing Clinical Learning among Diploma Nursing Students at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret, Kenya
(Open Journal of Nursin, 2025-08)Whereas clinical learning is a vital aspect in nursing education, enabling students to gain practical skills and experience under supervision, several factors can promote or hinder its effectiveness. This study assessed ... -
Influence of Perceived Risk, Socio-Cultural, And Health System Factors On the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Women Aged 25–49 Years in Thika Sub-County
(EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), 2025-05)Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Kenya, although the incidence is high, screening uptake remains low. Aim: ... -
Prevalence and Trends of Colorectal Cancer, In Nyambene, Meru County, Kenya
(World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2025-07)Colorectal cancer is becoming a serious health problem in Kenya, particularly in the Kiegoi location of the Nyambene region. There is limited evidence on the prevalence and trends of colorectal cancer in Nyambene, which ... -
Alcoholic Beverage Use Among Somali Youth Living in Eastleigh, an Urban Suburb in Nairobi, Kenya
(European Journal of Preventive Medicine., 2018)Background: Harmful use of alcohol causes a large disease, social and economic burden to societies. Alcohol use is the third largest disease risk factor for deaths among youths between 15-29 years that contribute to 4% of ... -
Effectiveness of Bystander Knowledge through Community-Based Training on Responsiveness of Prehospital Emergency Care in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2025-07)Purpose: Most of the emergencies occur outside heath care setting and prehospital emergency care is vital in reducing preventable deaths and disabilities. In Nairobi, emergency response remains fragmented, and bystander ... -
Enhancing Quality of Documentation of Nursing Care in Selected County Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing,, 2025-07)Purpose: Good health is a key Sustainable Development Goal, and quality nursing care documentation plays a vital role in achieving this goal by enhancing patient safety, care continuity, and accountability. Despite its ... -
The Influence of Health Financing on Management of Health Products and Technologies in Selected Counties, Kenya
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health, 2025-06)Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) are critical pillars of the health system and essential to achieving Kenya's Universal Health Coverage (UHC). UHC prioritizes access to highquality medical care with minimal financial ... -
The Influence of Human Resource Factors on Access to Mental Health Services in Primary Care Facilities in Kiambu and Makueni Counties, Kenya
(Food and Public Health, 2025-01)The incidence of mental health issues in Kenya has increased over the years. Although Kenya has adopted a policy framework to integrate mental health services in primary healthcare facilities, only 29 of the 284 hospitals ... -
The Relationship between Integration of Mental Health Services in Primary Health Facilities and Access to Mental Health Services in Kiambu and Makueni Counties, Kenya
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews,, 2025-01)Whereas the Kenyan Government has made progressive efforts towards improving mental health services in the country, such as the launch of the mental health policy 2015-2030 and the launch of the mental health action plan ... -
Influence of Health Referral Systems on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Utilization in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2025-01)Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) in Kajiado County, Kenya, is hindered by early marriages, cultural practices, and limited healthcare access. The pastoralist communities face unique challenges, ...
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