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Accessibility and Utilization of the Makueni Care Insurance Program in Achieving Uhc in Makueni County
(Academic Journal of Health Systems and Reform (AJHSR), 2025-07)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of accessibility on the utilization of the Makueni Care Insurance Program (MCIP) in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Makueni County, Kenya. A descriptive ... -
Adoption of Computerised Health Information System Focusing on Kenya’s Health Facilities
(Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2016)Although the benefits of information technology are clear adapting new information systems to health care has proven difficult globally and rates of use have been limited. With the challenge of inadequate health workers ... -
Alcoholic Beverage Use Among Somali Youth Living in Eastleigh, an Urban Suburb in Nairobi, Kenya
(European Journal of Preventive Medicine., 2018)Background: Harmful use of alcohol causes a large disease, social and economic burden to societies. Alcohol use is the third largest disease risk factor for deaths among youths between 15-29 years that contribute to 4% of ... -
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 ... -
Assessing How the Packaging of Immunization Services Influence Uptake of the Immunization Services in Selected Health Facilities of Kajiado North Sub-County Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology IJSRSET, 2016)Background: Immunization as a preventive measure to diseases is vital to organizational performance. Among the six pillars of the health system, this research focused on service delivery. A desk review indicated that there ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the influence of process interventions of community health volunteers on use of community based health management information systems in selected counties, Kenya.
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, 2018-08)The World Health Organization (WHO) identified information as one of the six key pillars of an effective health system. In this context, the need to strengthen community health information has been felt globally. African ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of attitudes towards breastfeeding among Somali women of reproductive age, Garissa County, Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences, 2020-07)Breast milk is the safest and most common natural food for an infant. Despite efforts by the county and national government as well as non-governmental organisations, breastfeeding uptake in Garissa County was low. This ... -
An Assessment of Factors Influencing Clinical Learning among Diploma Nursing Students at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret, Kenya
(Open Journal of Nursin, 2025-08)Whereas clinical learning is a vital aspect in nursing education, enabling students to gain practical skills and experience under supervision, several factors can promote or hinder its effectiveness. This study assessed ... -
Assessment of Institution Related Mentorship Factors Influencing Clinical Competences of Diploma Nursing Students at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, Mombasa
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing & Public Health,, 2023-08)Nurses work in various healthcare settings, where they provide quality care to patients and interact with other healthcare professionals. To be able to do this, they are required to acquire immense knowledge, clinical ... -
Assessment of Knowledge of Kenya’s Breast Milk Substitutes Act (2012) among Nurses in Mbagathi and Pumwani Hospital, Kenya
(Galore International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2021-04)Breast Milk Substitutes Regulation and Control Act, 2012 aimed to provide for appropriate marketing and distribution of breast milk substitutes, safe and adequate nutrition for infants, through the promotion of ... -
Assessment of Satisfaction with Online Learning Environment Among Nursing Students in Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Nairobi
(Innovative Journal of Social Sciences,, 2023-08)In recent years, there has been an increased use of eLearning in medical training colleges, driven by technological advancements, learners' desire for flexibility, and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is limited ... -
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 ... -
Attitudes of Primary Health Care (PHC) Gatekeepers Towards Patient Referral Policy, Machakos County, Kenya
(Science Journal of Public Health, 2016-06)Primary Health Care (PHC) serves as the foundation for building a working healthcare system that provide good health outcomes. The quality of PHC delivery and the decision to refer patients depends on some behavioural ... -
Awareness and Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Adolescent Girls in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Global Journal of Health Sciences,, 2025-01)Purpose: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) is a global concern, with over 1.2 billion adolescents at risk due to limited access to essential health services. In Kenya, high rates of unintended pregnancies ... -
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 ... -
BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTATION OF NURSING PROCESS AMONG NURSES WORKING IN NAROK COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing(JHMN), 2020)Purpose of the study: This study therefore assessed barriers of nursing process implementation by Narok County Referral Hospital nurses. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study design was used to collect data ... -
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 ... -
Capacity Building as a Predictor of Service Provision among Community Health Promoters in Nandi County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Health and Science,, 2025-09)Capacity building is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone for strengthening community health systems, particularly in underserved regions where Community Health Promoters (CHPs) play a vital role in bridging the ...
