| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: To examine the factors influencing the utilization of Home-Based Care in Kisumu
Central. It examined the influence of predisposing factors, enabling factors, the environment and
Health Behaviors on utilization of Home-Based Care.
Methodology: This was a mixed research design which employed both qualitative and quantitative
methods to examine and characterize the elements that impact the use of home-based care. The
study samples consist of 120 respondents selected from among home based care users. The data
was collected through structured questionnaires that were self-administered to home-based care
users. The collected data was quantitative and analyzed using descriptive and statistical tools like
SPSS (version27). The findings were displayed in tables. Descriptive statistics, Bivariate
correlation and multivariate regression models were utilized to determine the relationship between
the independent and dependent variables.
Findings: The study found that predisposing factors, enabling factors, the environment and health
behaviors were significant factors influencing the utilization of home-based care in Kisumu
Central Sub County with significant p=.000 each.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy (recommendations): Theory: The study
challenges traditional theories by demonstrating that predisposing factors, enabling factors and the
environment are more significant than health behaviors in influencing Home-Based Care
utilization. Policymakers should implement strategies that target investments in and support for
Home Based Care as a vital component of healthcare delivery, particularly for individuals with
chronic illnesses and those requiring personalized and accessible care within their homes. | en_US |
