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Effect of Health System Factors on Uptake and Utilization Of Linda Mama Initiative in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2024-07)Maternal mortality continues to pose a significant public health challenge, with over 300,000 women losing their lives annually during childbirth. In response, policymakers have implemented free maternal healthcare ... -
Barriers and Facilitators of Postnatal Care Utilization under the Linda Mama Program in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health,, 2024-08)Purpose: To identify determinants and barriers to postnatal care utilization among mothers in Kajiado County, Kenya, within the framework of the Linda Mama program. Methodology: The study used a cross-sectional study and ... -
Assessing Factors Hindering Effectiveness of Family MUAC Program on Nutrition Surveillance and Early Detection of Malnutrition Cases Among Children Aged 6-59 Months in Banisa Sub County
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing & Public Health,, 2024-06)The Family MUAC Program, which trains mothers and caregivers to use a Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape to detect malnutrition in children, has improved nutrition surveillance and early detection of malnourished ... -
The Influence of Technology Enabled Service Differentiation Strategy on Post-Pandemic Reopening Performance of Star-Rated Hotels in the South Rift Circuit
(International Research Journal of business and strategic management, 2023-08)One of the most competitive industries in Kenya and the entire continent of Africa is the hotel industry, which contributes significantly to the country's economy. As a result, the sector is a significant source of foreign ... -
Influence of Body Image on Skin - Bleaching Behavior among Women in Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2024-08)Skin bleaching is a centuries - old behavior involving the use of beauty products like creams and soaps to whiten the skin. Past studies indicate that skin bleaching is common despite the notable negative implications for ... -
Influence of Maternal Knowledge and Skills on Mixed Feeding Practices among Infants below 6 Months in Wajir County
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing & Public Health., 2023-11)Wajir County is estimation to have 749 deaths of infants below 6 months every year. In 2014, information from KDHS revealed that only 32% of infants below six months are wholly breastfed, their mothers introduce other ... -
Evaluation of the determinants of uptake of oral rehydration salts with zinc in the management of childhood diarrhea in Kakamega County
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Muhande IK et al. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2024 Oct;1, 2024-10)Background: Diarrhea remains a significant public health concern, contributing to high child mortality, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Approximately 1.5 million cases of childhood diarrhea are reported ... -
Drivers of a Functional Integrated HIV/NCDs Care Model for a Sustainable Healthcare System; Lessons from Nakuru County, Kenya
(Public Health Research, 2023)Healthcare financing and resourcing have always been of great concern to low- and middle-income countries and households. Stakeholders must devise innovative ways to remain in operation amidst reducing financing and ... -
Integration of HIV and NCD Service Provision: Cost Savings and Implications in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Public Health Research, 2023)Dwindling donor funding has been on the rise. Therefore healthcare systems are forced to strategize on how to manage their service delivery with the available resources. There is need to sustain the healthcare services ... -
Evaluating Quality of Services in Community Differentiated Service Delivery Model. A case of Kakamega county
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2023-12)The provision of high-quality services is a prerequisite for the successful implementation of community-differentiated service delivery. The service quality influences the clients' satisfaction, perceived value trust in ... -
Towards A Digital Health Information Framework For Managing Essential Medicine Supply Chain in Public Healthcare Facilities in Kenya
(International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, 2024-05)Health information systems technology is an enabler of real time dissemination of information for decision making that supports health service delivery including medicine stock management in hospitals. However essential ... -
The Influence of ICT Infrastructure Support for Management of Essential Medicine Supply Chain in Health Facilities in Kenya
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 2024-03)While application of ICT to support management of essential medicine supply chain in public facilities in Counties is increasing, full utilization of digitalization is slowed down by poor or inadequate ICT infrastructure, ... -
Effect of Health System Factors On Uptake and Utilization Of Linda Mama Initiative in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2024-07)Maternal mortality continues to pose a significant public health challenge, with over 300,000 women losing their lives annually during childbirth. In response, policymakers have implemented free maternal healthcare ... -
Individual Factors Associated with Uptake of Covid Vaccine Among Matatu Crew in Meru Matatu Stage, Meru County, Kenya
(Public Health Research, 2022)The uptake of COVID-19 vaccines is an essential aspect towards enabling effective control on the spread of the virus. It is important that matatu crew, together with the vulnerable groups should receive vaccination to ... -
Influence of Health Logistics Management Information System on Availability of Medical Commodities in Public Health Facilities in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Academic Journal of Health System and Reform (AJHSR), 2023-09)Health logistics management systems is critical to ensure the availability of essential medicines and services. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of health logistics management information system on the availability ... -
Social-Cultural Factors Associated with Common Mental Health Disorders among Pregnant and Parenting Teenagers: A Case Study of Korogocho Slums, Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2023-07)Background: Teenage pregnancy is a significant problem in Kenya, with over 18% of teenagers aged 15-19 being pregnant or already mothers, with rates even higher in low-income areas such as slums. Existing research has ... -
Determinants of Health Facility Preparedness in the Management of Gender Based Violence in Kenya: A Case of Primary Health Facilities in Mombasa County
(Journal of Popular Education in Africa., 2023-09)Gender based violence (GBV) is a significant obstacle to achieving human rights and sustainable development goals. the study aimed at establishing the determinants of health facility preparedness in the management of ... -
Influence of Public-Private Partnership on Healthcare Service Delivery in Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2023-06)The Kenyan healthcare sector suffers from challenges in service delivery due to poorly remunerated staff, low retention rates, low motivation, shortage of medical supplies and corruption. This led to the sector to ... -
Provision of adolescent and youth-friendly services in public health facilities in Migori County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2023-09)Background: Global and national guidelines on provision of adolescent and youth-friendly services (AYFS) exist. However, the extent to which these services are provided in developing countries, including Kenya, is unknown. ... -
Healthcare Workers Training and Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Measures at Kitale County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(American Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, 2023-08)Purpose: Many people, including healthcare workers, spend one-third of their adult lives in hazardous work environments. Despite significant advancements in safety management over the last few decades, occupational ...