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Strengthening Health Research for Climate Change in Africa
(Granthaalayah Publications and Printers, 2018)Despite the complexity of climate change and health research,studies conducted are still remaining non-interdisciplinary and non -multidisciplinary. A number of literatures has demonstrated the complexity for carrying ... -
Implementation of Devolution of Healthcare System, Quality Perspective in Selected Public Hospitals in Garissa County, Kenya
(IAJHMN, 2021)Devolution is delegation of power, governance and resources from centralized government to local/subnational level jurisdictions. The Kenyan constitution allows two levels of government i.e. the national and county ... -
Demand for Health Insurance among the Elderly in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(IJIRAS, 2020)The aging population is likely to increase the demand for health care services and social support in Kenya. As reported at the world health assembly, health systems should provide health interventions and financial ... -
National Hospital Insurance Fund Enrolment in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(IJHSR, 2022)Background: Despite the establishment of NHIF in 1966 to provide access to healthcare for all, enrolment in Uasin Gishu remains low. The low enrolment led to out-of-pocket payments which were a deterrent to seeking health ... -
Incentives for Mothers, Health Workers and “Boda–Boda” Riders to Improve Community-Based Referral Process and Deliveries in the Rural Community, a Case of Busoga Region in Uganda
(Springer Link, 2022)Background: This study set out to investigate how incentives for mothers, health workers and boda–boda riders can improve the community-based referral process and deliveries in the rural community of Busoga region in ... -
Patients’ Health Information and Medication Adherence in Hypertension Management at Kenyatta National Hospital; Kenya
(Science and Education Publishing, 2023)Ministry of Health in Kenya National STEPS survey observed, 56% of Kenyans had never been checked for blood pressure, 90% of those on treatment still had their blood pressure uncontrolled and of major concern is complications ... -
Health System Factors Influencing Practice Of Neonatal Resuscitation among Nurses in Machakos Level 5 Hospital
(Medwin publishers, 2019)The first minute after birth is usually referred to as the golden minute, and the new born baby should be able to initiate spontaneous breathing, failure to which a condition called birth asphyxia ensues. Globally, ... -
Spurring the Uptake of Maternal Healthcare Services in Culturally Endowed Communities in Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya
(Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 2020)Enhancing the well-being of the mother and newborn is an explicit goal in health. Of the most legendary neglected influencer is patient centered requirement. The hope for people-oriented maternal health interventions ... -
Impact of Introduction of the Anti-female Genital Mutilation Law on the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation in Garissa County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021)Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM), is a social traditional practice performed by cutting parts of the external female genitalia. Garissa county in north eastern Kenya has the highest prevalence of FGM in Kenya ... -
Magnitude and Determinants of Self-Referrals among Women Seeking Skilled Birth Attendance Services: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study in Marsabit County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021)Background: Self-referral to higher-level hospitals by women seeking skilled birth attendance services reflects in part their non-adherence to established referral pathways. This choice results in an inappropriate utilization ... -
Impact of Introduction of the Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Law on the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation in Garissa County, Kenya
(Medip Academy, 2021)Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM), is a social traditional practice performed by cutting parts of the external female genitalia. Garissa county in north eastern Kenya has the highest prevalence of FGM in Kenya ... -
Utilization of Free Maternity Services among Women of Child Bearing Age in Machakos County, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2021)Introduction: globally, the rate of maternal mortality is unacceptably high with Kenya recording a rate of 362 maternal death per 100,000 live births. Even so, only 62% of women deliver under skilled health care. The ... -
Management of Diabetes Mellitus at the Household Level Using Community Health Strategy in Embu County, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2021)Introduction: diabetes mellitus (DM) causes 1% of the mortality in Kenya and 2% of the population in Kenya has diabetes mellitus. Embu County was the 5 th leading county in diabetes mellitus morbidity in Kenya in 2019. ... -
Health System Factors Affecting Uptake of Antenatal Care by Women of Reproductive Age in Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology Research, 2019)This study sought to determine how health system factors affect antenatal care services uptake. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted. The population under study was selected household members of the ... -
Evaluation of Utilization of Health Management Information System by Health Unit Management Committees in Luuka District, Uganda
(Journal of Research, Innovation and Implications in Education, 2019)The study was about Management and Utilization of Health Management Information system (HMIS) by Health Unit Management Committees (HUMCs) in Luuka District. The investigation was based on a realization that inefficiency ...
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Strengthening Health Research for Climate Change in Africa
(Granthaalayah Publications and Printers, 2018)Despite the complexity of climate change and health research,studies conducted are still remaining non-interdisciplinary and non -multidisciplinary. A number of literatures has demonstrated the complexity for carrying ... -
Implementation of Devolution of Healthcare System, Quality Perspective in Selected Public Hospitals in Garissa County, Kenya
(IAJHMN, 2021)Devolution is delegation of power, governance and resources from centralized government to local/subnational level jurisdictions. The Kenyan constitution allows two levels of government i.e. the national and county ... -
Demand for Health Insurance among the Elderly in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(IJIRAS, 2020)The aging population is likely to increase the demand for health care services and social support in Kenya. As reported at the world health assembly, health systems should provide health interventions and financial ... -
National Hospital Insurance Fund Enrolment in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(IJHSR, 2022)Background: Despite the establishment of NHIF in 1966 to provide access to healthcare for all, enrolment in Uasin Gishu remains low. The low enrolment led to out-of-pocket payments which were a deterrent to seeking health ... -
Incentives for Mothers, Health Workers and “Boda–Boda” Riders to Improve Community-Based Referral Process and Deliveries in the Rural Community, a Case of Busoga Region in Uganda
(Springer Link, 2022)Background: This study set out to investigate how incentives for mothers, health workers and boda–boda riders can improve the community-based referral process and deliveries in the rural community of Busoga region in ... -
Patients’ Health Information and Medication Adherence in Hypertension Management at Kenyatta National Hospital; Kenya
(Science and Education Publishing, 2023)Ministry of Health in Kenya National STEPS survey observed, 56% of Kenyans had never been checked for blood pressure, 90% of those on treatment still had their blood pressure uncontrolled and of major concern is complications ... -
Health System Factors Influencing Practice Of Neonatal Resuscitation among Nurses in Machakos Level 5 Hospital
(Medwin publishers, 2019)The first minute after birth is usually referred to as the golden minute, and the new born baby should be able to initiate spontaneous breathing, failure to which a condition called birth asphyxia ensues. Globally, ... -
Spurring the Uptake of Maternal Healthcare Services in Culturally Endowed Communities in Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya
(Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 2020)Enhancing the well-being of the mother and newborn is an explicit goal in health. Of the most legendary neglected influencer is patient centered requirement. The hope for people-oriented maternal health interventions ... -
Magnitude and Determinants of Self-Referrals among Women Seeking Skilled Birth Attendance Services: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study in Marsabit County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021)Background: Self-referral to higher-level hospitals by women seeking skilled birth attendance services reflects in part their non-adherence to established referral pathways. This choice results in an inappropriate utilization ... -
Impact of Introduction of the Anti-female Genital Mutilation Law on the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation in Garissa County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021)Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM), is a social traditional practice performed by cutting parts of the external female genitalia. Garissa county in north eastern Kenya has the highest prevalence of FGM in Kenya ... -
Impact of Introduction of the Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Law on the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation in Garissa County, Kenya
(Medip Academy, 2021)Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM), is a social traditional practice performed by cutting parts of the external female genitalia. Garissa county in north eastern Kenya has the highest prevalence of FGM in Kenya ... -
Utilization of Free Maternity Services among Women of Child Bearing Age in Machakos County, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2021)Introduction: globally, the rate of maternal mortality is unacceptably high with Kenya recording a rate of 362 maternal death per 100,000 live births. Even so, only 62% of women deliver under skilled health care. The ... -
Management of Diabetes Mellitus at the Household Level Using Community Health Strategy in Embu County, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2021)Introduction: diabetes mellitus (DM) causes 1% of the mortality in Kenya and 2% of the population in Kenya has diabetes mellitus. Embu County was the 5 th leading county in diabetes mellitus morbidity in Kenya in 2019. ... -
Health System Factors Affecting Uptake of Antenatal Care by Women of Reproductive Age in Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology Research, 2019)This study sought to determine how health system factors affect antenatal care services uptake. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted. The population under study was selected household members of the ... -
Evaluation of Utilization of Health Management Information System by Health Unit Management Committees in Luuka District, Uganda
(Journal of Research, Innovation and Implications in Education, 2019)The study was about Management and Utilization of Health Management Information system (HMIS) by Health Unit Management Committees (HUMCs) in Luuka District. The investigation was based on a realization that inefficiency ... -
Evaluation of Technical Efficiency of County Referral Hospitals in Kenya and Its Determinants
(International Journal of Advanced Medical and Health Research, 2019)Government’s health expenditure as a percent of the total government budget is approximately 7% which falls below the target of 15% recommended by the World Health Organization. It is, therefore, important that the ... -
Awareness and Knowledge on Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Women Aged 30-49 Years in Kitui West Sub-County
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2019)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women aged 30-49 years in Kitui west, Kenya. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. ... -
Influence of Menopause on Work Productivity among Health Workers in Public Hospitals in Kiambu County, Kenya
(AJOL, 2019)INTRODUCTION Menopause has been established as cause for impaired work productivity in women health workers in general. However, studies on the influence of menopause on work productivity among women employed in public ... -
Effect of Training “Boda-boda” Riders on Community-Based Referrals for Maternal Outcome: A Case of Busoga Region, Uganda
(SciVision Publishers, 2021)Many pregnant mothers miss antenatal care attendance and health facility deliveries despite several interventions either due to knowledge gap on the benefits or lack of transport means to reach the health centre. ... -
Adherence to Standard Management Procedure of Organophosphate Poisoning in Selected Health Facilities in Nandi County, Kenya
(Clinical and Experimental Medical Sciences, 2021)Organophosphate poisoning is a public health problem and an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with over 300,000- 350,000 deaths mostly in developing countries. Incidences of organophosphate poisoning ...
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