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Factors Influencing Mixed Feeding Practices among Infants below 6 -Months in Wajir County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)In Wajir County, around 749 infants under six months die annually. The 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) revealed that just 32% of babies in this age group are exclusively breastfed, while many mothers ... -
Determinants of Primary Healthcare Services Access by National Health Insurance Fund Capitated Members in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)The availability of primary healthcare services is critical to improving a country's health results. The capitated health model is one way to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and increase access to health care services. ... -
Child and Maternal Related Factors Associated with Malnutrition Among Under Fives in Bosaso, Puntland Somalia
(KeMU, 2024-05)Undernourishment is one of the foremost reasons of disease and mortality among children under the age of five in Sub-Saharan Africa. Significant illnesses and deaths across the world have been associated with malnutrition, ... -
Comparative Study of Rice Bran Utilization And Anthropometric Profiles of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Rice-Growing Counties Kirinyaga, Kisumu and Kwale in Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)Undernutrition is a critical global health issue, responsible for over half of all deaths among children under five. In developing countries, an estimated 143 million children are underweight, with Kenya reporting ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Home-Based Care in Kisumu Central Sub County
(KeMU, 2024-09)Kenya’s healthcare system faces various challenges such as resource constraints, understaffing and overcrowded facilities. For instance, by 2016, the ratio of doctors to the population was 14 doctors per 100,000 population ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Services in Selected Primary Health Facilities in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-10)Despite the reproductive health needs of adolescents 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 ... -
Determinants of Health Products and Technologies Management in Level Four and Five Hospitals in Nyeri County
(KeMU, 2024-09)As Kenya moves toward universal health coverage, ensuring the constant availability of quality medicines and technologies in primary health facilities is essential. Effective management of Health Products and Technologies ... -
Human Resource Management Practices Influencing Performance of Health Professionals Working in Selected Public Mental Health Facilities in, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-03)Human resource for health is a fundamental building block in the health system as espoused in the sustainable development goals and Kenya Health Policy 2014-2030.According to the WHO-mhGAP an estimated 450 million people ... -
Determinants of Health Workers Productivity in Public Health Facilities: A Case in Laikipia County
(KeMU, 2024-09)Health worker productivity in Laikipia County's public health facilities often falls short of desired standards, leading to inefficiencies and compromised patient care. This issue is particularly problematic during periods ... -
Call Center Influence on the Delivery of Mental Health Services Among Young People: A Case of One2one Call Center in Nairobi, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-10)Mental health issues among young people have become increasingly prevalent, with potentially severe consequences for their well-being and societal development. Kenya faces a significant mental health burden, with high rates ... -
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 ...
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