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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 ... -
Improving Health Systems: Influence of Technical Capacities of Community Health Volunteers on Use of Community Health Information Systems in Kenya
(International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887), 2018-07)WHO identified six key pillars of an effective health system namely: leadership and governance; service delivery; health workforce; health information systems; medical products, vaccines and technologies and healthcare ... -
Incidence of Periodontitis among Mothers Delivering Low Birth Weight Neonates in Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Journal of professional Practice (IJPP), 2021-01)Periodontitis is estimated to affect about 95% of adults in Kenya. In addition, low birth weight in Kiambu County, Kenya, has increased in the last ten years. Information on the effect of periodontitis on maternal and child ... -
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 ACCESS DETERMINANTS ON SELFREFERRALS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN SEEKING DELIVERY SERVICE IN COAST GENERAL REFERRAL AND TEACHING HOSPITAL MOMBASA, KENYA
(Global Journal of Health Sciences, 2021)The purpose of this study was to establish influence of access determinants on selfreferrals among pregnant women seeking delivery service in Coast General Referral and Teaching Hospital (CGTRH). Methodology: The study ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Awareness of Daily Payment on Uptake of Social Health Insurance among Bodaboda Operators In Eldoret Town, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), 2021-07)Health financing is an important component of healthcare delivery. In Kenya, the universal health cover scheme has officially been adopted by the government and it is delivered through the National Health Insurance ... -
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 ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF CLINICAL NURSE INSTRUCTOR PRACTICES ON CLINICAL PERFORMANCE AMONG BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSCN) STUDENTS IN KENYA
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing(JHMN), 2020)Purpose: The study sought to assess the influence of clinical nurse instructor practices on clinical performance among BScN students in Kenya. It examined the influence of clinical instruction strategies and clinical ... -
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 devolved healthcare system on delivery of health services in Meru County, Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing., 2019-07)The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 birthed devolution. After the General Elections held on 4th of March of 2013, devolution of various public functions including healthcare gained momentum. However, there ... -
INFLUENCE OF DIETARY INTAKES, ‘WASH’ AND DIARRHEAL MORBIDITY ON STUNTING AMONG CHILDREN BELOW FIVE YEARS IN NAKURU COUNTY: A CASE STUDY OF KAPTEMBWO AND MILIMANI, KENYA
(European Journal of Fitness, Nutrition and Sport Medicine Studies, 2020)Stunting is the most prevalent and pervasive form of under nutrition worldwide. In 2019, an estimate of 144 million (21.3%) of children under the age of 5 years are stunted globally. In sub-Saharan Africa, 34% of children ... -
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 ... -
The Influence of Health Financing on Management of Health Products and Technologies in Selected Counties, Kenya
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health, 2025-06)Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) are critical pillars of the health system and essential to achieving Kenya's Universal Health Coverage (UHC). UHC prioritizes access to highquality medical care with minimal financial ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Health Referral Systems on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Utilization in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2025-01)Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) in Kajiado County, Kenya, is hindered by early marriages, cultural practices, and limited healthcare access. The pastoralist communities face unique challenges, ... -
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 Hospital Infrastructure On Quality Healthcare Service Provision at Kenyatta National Hospital
(EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2025-05)Quality healthcare service provision is pivotal for achieving Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in national referral hospitals like Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. This study aimed to identify determinants ... -
The Influence of Human Resource Factors on Access to Mental Health Services in Primary Care Facilities in Kiambu and Makueni Counties, Kenya
(Food and Public Health, 2025)The incidence of mental health issues in Kenya has increased over the years. Although Kenya has adopted a policy framework to integrate mental health services in primary healthcare facilities, only 29 of the 284 hospitals ... -
The Influence of Human Resource Factors on Access to Mental Health Services in Primary Care Facilities in Kiambu and Makueni Counties, Kenya
(Food and Public Health, 2025-01)The incidence of mental health issues in Kenya has increased over the years. Although Kenya has adopted a policy framework to integrate mental health services in primary healthcare facilities, only 29 of the 284 hospitals ...
