School of Medicine and Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Determinants of Utilization of Home-Based Care in Kisumu County.
(International Journal of Health Sciences, 2024-08)Purpose: To examine the factors influencing the utilization of Home-Based Care in Kisumu Central. It examined the influence of predisposing factors, enabling factors, the environment and Health Behaviors on utilization ... -
Socio-Economic Factors on the Utilization of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Services in Selected Primary Health Facilities in Trans Nzoia County.
(The International Journal of Business Management and Technology,, 2024-08)Despite, reproductive health needs of adolescent and youths being supported by different organizations, utilization of those services is low. All efforts have not been felt across Trans-Nzoia County primary health facilities ... -
Implementation of User Fee Policy in Psychiatric Hospitals in Kenya: A Case of Mathari Hospital, Nairobi
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health, 2024-08)In Kenya, user fees were implemented as a form of cost-sharing to lessen the financial burden of health financing on Kenyan patients. This occurred in 2004. The Kenyan Ministry of Health offers a financing mechanism ... -
Health Products and Technologies Financing and Health Products and Technologies Management in Level Four and Five Hospitals in Nyeri County
(Journal of Service Science and Management,, 2024-10)The study aimed to assess the impact of Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) financing on the management of HPTs in level four and five hospitals in Nyeri County, Kenya. A mixed-methods research design was employed, ... -
Influence of Procurement Process on Availability of Essential Drugs in Public Health Facilities in Mombasa County, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences, 2024)Purpose: Procurement process and practices are crucial components in the successful realization of universal healthcare and in particular the availability of essential drugs. Despite multifaceted efforts and inputs to ... -
Influence of Healthcare Provider Training on the Survival Rate of Cardiac Arrest Among Adults in Kenya
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health,, 2024-04)The study purpose was to determine the influence of healthcare provider training on the survival rate of cardiac arrest among adults in Kenya. A cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 402 nurses in Machakos ... -
Influence of Short-Term Employment Contracts on Performance of Health Care Workers at Nakuru County Level 4 and 5 Public Hospitals
(International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, 2024)Purpose: The study investigated the impact of short-term employment contracts on the performance of health workers at Nakuru County public hospitals, focusing on 490 contracted workers from PGH Nakuru and Naivasha Referral ... -
Factors Influencing Employee Turnover among TB/HIV Management Unit’s in Public Hospitals in Puntland State of Somalia
(International Journal of Health Sciences, 2024)Purpose: To examine the factors influencing employee turnover among TB/HIV management unit’s in public hospitals in the Puntland State of Somalia. It examined the influence of job satisfaction, promotion opportunities, ... -
Training Influence on the Performance of Mental Health Professionals in Selected Public Psychiatric Hospitals Kenya
(Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, 2024)Public hospitals have been struggling with issues related to low general performance and personnel productivity. Concerns have been raised about differences in study leave and training received by employees at public ... -
Enhancing Productivity in Laikipia County's Public Health Facilities: The Role of Motivational Strategies for Healthcare Workers
(Academic Journal of Health Systems and Reform (AJHSR), 2024-06)This study investigated the influence of motivational strategies on the productivity of health workers providing medical services in public health facilities within Laikipia County. With healthcare delivery being a ... -
Barriers of access to primary healthcare services by National Health Insurance Fund capitated members in Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
(BMC Health Services Research, 2024)Purpose The study identifies provision of primary healthcare services using the capitated health model as a pre- requisite for promoting positive healthcare outcomes for a country’s population. However, capitated members ... -
Determinants of Effective Child Immunization Delivery: A Study of Community Health Units in Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Journal of Service Science and Management,, 2024)The effectiveness of Community Health Units (CHU) in delivering child im- munization services is a critical component of public health in urban informal settlements. In Nairobi County, CHU are tasked with ensuring that ... -
Effects of Public Private Partnerships in Strengthening Faith-Based Health Systems in Kisii County, Kenya
(International Journal of professional Practice (IJPP), 2021)Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are important in enhancement of efficiency and effectiveness in different agencies. PPPs is a concept that has been borrowed and applied in various sectors. It is noted that within ... -
Call Centre Influence on the Delivery of Mental Health Services Among Young People: A Case of One2one Call Centre in Nairobi County
(International Journal of Health Sciences, 2024)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of call centers on the delivery of mental health services among young people in Nairobi County. Specifically, the study aimed to investigate the impact of ... -
Policy Factors Associated with Nurse Managers' Preparedness in Mentorship Role at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health, 2024-08)Purpose: Mentorship plays a crucial role in the professional development of nurses, emphasizing a patient-centric approach to nursing care. However, there exists a lack of clarity regarding the preparatory measures for ... -
Training institutional Factors Influencing Curriculum Implementation on Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care for Faith-Based Diploma Nursing Students in Meru and Tharakanithi County
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health, 2024-09)Purpose: Maternal and newborn healthcare is fundamental to achieving positive health outcomes in a country. The implementation of the curriculum on emergency obstetrics and neonatal care (EmONC) plays a crucial role in ... -
Assessing the Effects of Social Media Use on the Patient, Institution, and Healthcare Providers in Work–Related Activities at National Spinal Injury Hospital, Nairobi
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health, 2024-08)Purpose: Technology has permitted all aspects of life. Social media is a group of applications based on the internet that allows one to create and share content online. Many health professionals have embraced social media ... -
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 ...
