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Influence of Organizational Drivers on Utilization of Health Information for Management’s Decision Making: A Case of Imenti South Sub-County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Today’s health systems rely on health information for effective management. In contrast, compromised global data control systems progressively undermine international disease control initiatives thereby cutting back on ... -
Factors Influencing Delays of Elective Surgical Cases at the Aga Khan Hospitals in Kenya
(2020-11)Countries face health systems challenges which in turn affect the quantity and quality of health services delivered to the people. This consequently results in poor service delivery, negative outcomes and client dissatisfaction. ... -
Factors Influencing Inter-Professional Collaboration Among Healthcare Workers in Primary Health Care Facilities. A Case of Nakuru County Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Professionals from varying disciplines work collaboratively to serve patients. Although inter-professional collaboration is essential, existing barriers can prohibit inter-professional teams from working together effectively ... -
Influence of Institutional Reorganization on the access to Primary Care Health Services in a Transition Period: A Case of Ifo Camp, Dadaab Refugee Complex, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)The refugee population verification exercise in 2016 indicated Dadaab Refugee Camp population to be on a declining trend. The declining trend was due to relocations, and voluntary repatriation of the refugees. With the ... -
Examination of Determinants of Health Information Utilization in Making Decision among Healthcare Managers in Mombasa County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Information use is paramount for effectively managing today’s health systems. Health information has been underutilized hence important decisions related to healthcare mostly rely on other factors other than Routine Health ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake of Oncology Specialized Health Care Services in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Most cancer patients in Kenya do not have access to available cancer health care facilities, leading to increase in newly diagnosed oncology cases reported each year. Most studies conducted in Kenya lay more emphasis on ... -
Governance accountability mechanisms as a determinant of delivery of quality health services in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Governance in essence is exercise of authority. It is about decision-making and implementation of decisions. It ensures strategic policy frameworks exist alongside effective oversight, coalition building, provision of ... -
Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction among Health Workers in Tanzania: A Case of Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre Referral Hospital
(KeMU, 2020-11)In order to achieve improved and standard health care delivery, health workforce is of paramount importance. With the inadequate staffing of health workers in Tanzania which has well been reported, satisfied personnel is ... -
Determinants of Hospital Emergency Preparedness in Machakos Level 5 and Kangundo Level 4 Hospitals
(KeMU, 2020-11)Emergency preparedness is a key security priority globally. Plans are needed, not only to maintain services continuity but also to guide in emergencies in hospitals. Kangundo level 4 and Machakos Level 5 Hospital have ... -
Determinants of Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting In Retail Chemists In Nairobi County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Access to safe essential medicines is a key success indicator of a functional health system of which the private sector such as retail chemists plays a critical role. Despite their obvious benefits, medicines have the ... -
Factors Influencing Inter-Professional Collaboration among Healthcare Workers in Primary Health Care Facilities. A Case of Nakuru County Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Professionals from varying disciplines work collaboratively to serve patients. Although inter-professional collaboration is essential, existing barriers can prohibit inter-professional teams from working together effectively ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Routine Immunization of Children Aged 12 To 23 Months in Somalia: A Case of Garowe Town
(KeMU, 2020-11)Routine immunization is a lifesaving intervention which targets preventable diseases which very common in children below the age of 5 years. However, despite its importance Garowe Town in Puntland Somalia, has not achieved ... -
Assessment of Factors Influencing Service Delivery at Sub-County Hospitals in Meru County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Integrated and people-centred health services are critical for realizing universal health care coverage. This can only be achieved through provision of efficient and effective health services. Service delivery is one of ... -
Factors Influencing Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management Cycle at Kenya Red Cross Society
(KeMU, 2020-11)Products and services requisition, Procurement, warehouse management and rational medicine use are all part of pharmaceutical supply chain management cycle. They are critical at all levels of health care organizations and ... -
The Influence of Devolved Healthcare System on Delivery of Health Services in Meru County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)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, ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Linda Mama Boresha Jamii Health Insurance by Expectant Mothers in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2021-09)Globally, utilization of Social Health Insurance is wanting and Africa South of the Sahara is the worst affected. In Kenya and more specifically Trans Nzoia County, utilization of social health Insurance services under ... -
The Role of Health Information System Towards The Achievement of Universal Health Coverage in Maternal Care: A Case of Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital
(KeMU, 2021-09)The role of Health Information System is fundamental to achieving the goals of Universal Health Coverage. An integrated information system must be in place to generate good quality information to informed-decisions, and ... -
Determinants of Uptake of Social Health Insurance Daily Payment Strategy Among Motorcycle Taxis in Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)A great health fund scheme creates funds for healthcare in such a way that customers can get crucial treatment and are defended from health-related money related catastrophes. The study's major objective was to find the ... -
Factors Influencing Rational Use of Psychotropic Medicines in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)The World Health Organization recommends a focus on the six building blocks of a health system in order to strengthen health systems. The focus of this study was medicines, vaccines and technologies, with rational use ... -
Role of Health Care Provider Networks in Provision of Quality Health Services in Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)The focus of this study is the health service delivery building block with an emphasis on organization of health service, through healthcare provider networks (HPNs). The service delivery building block functions to ...