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Implementation of User Fee Policy in Psychiatric Hospitals in Kenya: A Case of Mathari National Teaching and Refferal Hospital, Nairobi
(KeMU, 2024-09)User fees have been described globally as a catalyst in utilization of healthcare services. They have been shown to bar needy populations from seeking health care services. In sub-Saharan Africa, equity for Maternal and ... -
Influence of Procurement Process on Availability of Essential Drugs in The Public Health Facilities Of Mombasa County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)Procurement process and practices are crucial components in the successful realization of universal healthcare and in particular the availability of essential drugs. Despite various attempts and contributions aimed at ... -
Determinants of in-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates of Adults in Selected Counties in Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)In-hospital cardiac arrests are a significant reason for illnesses and deaths in hospitals worldwide. Roughly 1-5 patients in a group of 1000 people admitted, experience in hospital cardiac arrest around the world. This ... -
Influence Of Short-Term Employment Contracts On Performance Of Health Care Workers At Nakuru County Level 4 And 5 Public Hospitals
(KeMU, 2024-09)The study aimed at establishing the influence of short-term employment contract on health workers’ performance at Nakuru county public hospitals. The specific objectives were to; establish the influence of employment ... -
Factors Influencing Employee Turnover Among Tb/Hiv Management Unit’S In Public Hospitals in Puntland State of Somalia
(KeMU, 2024-09)The healthcare system relies heavily on health workers, who are crucial for its success. When there is a high rate of turnover among these workers, it can lead to a shortage of personnel and an uneven distribution of staff ... -
Health System Factors Affecting Community Health Units’ Perfomance In Delivery of Child Immunization Services in Urban Informal Settlements in Nairobi County
(KeMU, 2024-09)Health systems are complex, and in a complex real world setting a health system needs system’s thinking approach to operate more successfully and effectively. Community Health Unit delivers a structured child immunization ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Continuous Kangaroo Mother Care Innovation Technology: A Case Of Embu Health Facilities, Embu County Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)Using KMC technology has reduced newborn death and morbidity." This study examines Embu County's KMC technology sustainability aspects. It focuses on county KMC innovation's financial, health worker, facility, and management ... -
Effects Of Public-Private Partnerships In Strengthening Health Systems In Faith-Based Health Services In Kisii County
(KeMU, 2024-09)Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are important in enhancement of efficiency and effectiveness in different agencies. This is a concept that has been borrowed and applied in various sectors. It is noted that within ... -
Factors Contributing to Non-Adherence to Dietary Recommendation Among Diabetic Patients Attending Kapsabet County Referral Hospital, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2024-09)Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder characterized by the pancreas producing little or no insulin, a hormone crucial for the absorption of blood sugar into the blood stream. Diabetes mellitus is an increasing ... -
Institutional Factors Associated With Preparedness of Nurse Managers in Mentorship Role: A Case Of Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)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 nurses in ... -
Factors Influencing Curriculum Implementation on Emergency Obstetrics And Neonatal Care For Faith-Based Diploma Nursing Students in Meru And Tharaka Nithi Counties
(KeMU, 2024-09)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 preparing ... -
Utilization of Social Media in Work-Related Activities Among Healthcare Providers at National Spinal Injury Hospital, Nairobi
(KeMU, 2024-09)Technology has permitted all aspects of life. Social media has been used to improve health and enhance practice. However, many professionals have not developed ways to extend professionalism in social media platforms, which ... -
Barriers to Uptake and Utilization of Linda Mama Initiative Among Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 Years) In Kajiado North Sub-County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)Maternal mortality remains a significant concern globally, with substantial improvements observed over the years yet persisting challenges, particularly in resource-constrained regions like Kenya. From 2000 to 2018 according ... -
Evaluation of Factors Associated With Utilization of Postnatal Care Services at Kajiado County: NHIF Linda Mama Programme
(KeMU, 2024-09)Post-natal care has been demonstrated as an integral component in the continuum of care, as it greatly helps in reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. However, the uptake of the post-natal services has been ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Adolescents in Turkana South Sub County, Turkana County, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2024-09)The study was on factors influencing utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among adolescents in Turkana South Sub-County, Turkana County, Kenya. Services for teenage reproductive health-affiliated ... -
Determinants of Antibiotic Prescription Practices For Pneumonia Among Clinicians at Mbagathi Level 5 Hospital, Nairobi County- Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)Antibiotic prescribing practices play a critical role in addressing the rising concern of antibiotic resistance and optimizing patient outcomes. While a majority demonstrated a good understanding of the importance of ... -
Factors influencing the Uptake of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in Tana River County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)The global disease burden of cervical cancer is unevenly distributed worldwide. It is borne in sub-Saharan Africa where concerning trends in increasing cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates have been reported. Of ... -
Sociodemographic and Psychosocial Determinants Associated With Women Cardiovascular Health in Thika And Kiambu Level Five Hospitals in Kiambu, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2024-09)Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, with sociodemographic, psychosocial, and socioeconomic risks often under-recognized, particularly among women. In 2019, 35% of all deaths in women were ... -
Determining Occurrence of Hypertension Disease & Associated Risk Factors Among Hiv Patients on Anti-Retroviral Treatment in Nairobi County
(KeMU, 2024-09)In Sub Saharan Africa region, age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension has exceeded the global index with an estimated prevalence of 30%, it has the highest figures in the world. Even though a lot of evidence indicate raising ... -
Comparative Analysis of Diarrhoeal Morbidity and Complementary Feeding Practices Among Children 6-59 Months In Rice Growing Regions of Kirinyaga, Kisumu and Kwale County
(KeMU, 2024-09)Globally, diarrhea remains a significant public health concern, affecting an estimated 2.5 billion children under five annually and contributed to 10% mortality in 2015. In Africa, approximately 696 million under-fives ...
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