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Dietary practices associated with prevalence of malnutrition among the elderly in Kiambu County, Kenya
(World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews,, 2021-09)Ageing is often associated with various needs as well as changes, which make elderly people susceptible to malnutrition. A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable ... -
Assessing the supportive role of nurse educators in clinical learning of undergraduate nursing students at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2021-09)Majority of global nursing bodies have reviewed standards on nurse educators’ roles in clinical learning. This study therefore assesses nurse educators’ supportive role and its effect on clinical learning of nursing ... -
Influence of Direct Government Funds on Service Delivery in Primary Health Care Facilities in Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), 2021-10)Introduction: Financing health care services is a global problem for all governments even among the developed countries. The problem is even more magnified in low and middle income countries with struggling economies and ... -
Influence of Accountability on Health System Responsiveness: A Case of Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), 2021-10)Availability of quality healthcare servicesis essential to functioning of a society. While the government of Kenya is constitutionally mandated to ensure highest level of healthcare for all of its citizens, a number of ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Health Information System in the Management of Missed Appointments among HIV Positive Patients in Mombasa County
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS), 2021-10)A health system requires a well-functioning health information system as it enhances measurement of health outcomes, accountability for resource allocations and assists in arriving at effective health care decisions. An ... -
Association between Family History and Hypertension among the Patients in Nairobi:
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals & books, 2021-11)Hypertension is an important public health issue globally. With the global prevalence of hypertension being 40%, Africa ranks the highest with a prevalence of 46%. The high burden in developing countries is attributable ... -
The Influence of Staffs’ Knowledge on Preparedness of Catholic Mission Hospitals for Health Service Delivery during Emergency Inflow of Patients in Nairobi County, Kenya
(American Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, 2022)Purpose: To determine the influence of staffs’ knowledge on preparedness of catholic mission hospitals for health service delivery during emergency inflow of patients in Nairobi County, Kenya. Methodology: A cross sectional ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF THE NURSES’ CHARACTERISTICS AND THE NURSES’ ATTITUDES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NURSING CARE PLAN IN MACHAKOS COUNTY
(INTERNATIONAL PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL AND BOOK PUBLISHING [IPRJB], 2022)Purpose: This descriptive cross-sectional study sought to assess the implementation of the nursing process by nurses in two sub county hospitals in Machakos county, Namely: Kangundo and Kathiani sub county hospitals. The ... -
NURSING STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON CLINICAL TEACHING AND LEARNING AT KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY, KENYA
(INTERNATIONAL PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL AND BOOK PUBLISHING [IPRJB], 2022)Purpose: To explore RN-BSN students’ perception on clinical placements, mentorship and supervision in clinical teaching and learning. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design among ... -
Factors Influencing Reporting of Medical Errors Amongst Nurses in Pediatric Wards in Three Teaching And Referral Hospitals in Nairobi Kenya
(Journal of Nursing and Practice, 2022)Service delivery is among the six health system strengthening pillars by World Health Organization. Successful health services bring about effective, quality, safe, personal and non-personal health care actions or ... -
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 ... -
Proposed Solutions to Address the Challenges of Medical Waste Management in Health Facilities in Kamukunji Sub- County, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2022-03)Medical waste management in Kenya has been greatly affected by the country's elevated production levels. The majority of medical facilities do not have an extensive medical waste management system, or if they do, they ... -
COVID-19 Containment Policy Measures and their Effect on Access to HIV Services for Persons Living With HIV in Ruaraka Sub-County, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2022-03)The spread of the novel coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide led to the introduction of mitigation and containment responses designed to stem the heightened transmission of the virus. These measures hindered ... -
Strengthening Social Accountability Process in Community Health Systems: Exploring the Role Of Community Actors in Africa and South Asia: Systematic Review
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, 2022-04)Background: Despite a growing body of literature on social accountability in health systems, many questions remain unanswered about how community actors interact with health workers and demand accountability. Social ... -
The perceived employer related barriers to the diploma nurses’ decision to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree in Nairobi County
(Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), 2022-06)Background: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree has been linked by researchers to safety and better patient outcome within settings in healthcare. However, a proportion of nurses globally exceeding 60% start ... -
Influence of Stress Management on Work Performance among Nurses in Health Facilities in Nakuru County
(IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 2022-06)Healthcare professionals such as nurses encounter various health hazards that affect their work performance. This is because they work in extremely stressful conditions which tend to distort their emotional balance resulting ... -
Influence of product selection on health commodity security among level four public health facilities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2022-07)Background: Procurement of health products and technologies in Kenya faces challenges as seen by increased public complaints regarding erratic supplies of the essential drugs and other medical supplies in public health ... -
Influence of community dialogues on social accountability in the health system in Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2022-08)Background: Social accountability encompasses a variety of strategies that enable citizens to express their concerns about the performance of health-care services. Community dialogues provide a forum for community engagement ... -
Influence of Recognition Systems on Performance of the Health Workers in Public Health Facilities In Wajir County, Kenya
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS), 2022-09)Despite the ongoing health sector reforms in Kenya, services have remained poor especially in Wajir County. The inadequate performance of health workers coupled with lack of adequate support from the central and local ...