School of Medicine and Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Influence of Demographic Factors on Uptake of Diagnostic Imaging by Oncology Patients in South Rift Counties, Kenya
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health,, 2024-08)Purpose: To determine the influence of demographic factors on uptake of diagnostic imaging by oncology patients in South Rift Counties, Kenya. Methodology: A cross-sectional research design was adopted when collecting ... -
Factors Influencing the Uptake of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescent Girls in Humanitarian Crises: A Case Study of Bor County, South Sudan
(Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health, 2025-12)Humanitarian crises in South Sudan, characterized by conflict, displacement, and disrupted health systems, severely limit adolescent girls' access to SRH services. The study employed a mixed-methods design. This study ... -
Health System Factors that Influence Hpv Vaccine Uptake in Kiambu County
(EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), 2025-07)Human papillomavirus HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer infection, however, HPV vaccine uptake among the targeted groups (ages 9-14) remains suboptimal in many regions, including Kiambu ... -
Influence of Strategy Implementation on Performance of Water Service Providers in the Lower-Eastern Counties of Kenya
(Academic Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research,, 2025-09)Water scarcity continues to constrain socioeconomic development in Lower-Eastern Kenya, with water service providers struggling to address high Non-Revenue Water (NRW) levels, weak coverage expansion, and financial ... -
Understanding The Socio-Economic Determinants of Family Planning Service Utilization Among Women of Reproductive Age In Eldas Sub-County: A Mixed-Methods Study
(KeMU, 2024-06)This study investigates the socio-economic factors influencing the utilization of family planning (FP) services among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in the Eldas sub-county. Utilizing a mixedmethods research ... -
Understanding Home Delivery Preferences: The Role of SocioEconomic and Cultural Factors in Marsabit County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 2025-08)Home deliveries, defined as childbirth occurring outside hospital settings without the assistance of skilled healthcare providers, remain common in some regions despite substantial efforts to improve maternity and newborn ... -
The Influence of Psychological Contract on Job Satisfaction Among Medical Laboratory Professionals in Selected Public Health Sector Institutions at the National Government, Kenya
(Global Social Sciences Review, 2025-06)The psychological contract, an implicit agreement shapes employee-employer relationships within organizations. The study investigated the psychological contract's impact on job satisfaction among Medical Laboratory ... -
Determinants of Eight Contacts Antenatal Care Uptake Among Prenatal Mothers in Changamwe Sub-County Mombasa, Kenya
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS), 2025-05)The purpose of this study was to assess the determinants influencing ANC uptake among prenatal mothers in Changamwe, Mombasa, Kenya. The study was based the following objective; to assess how quality ANC services influence ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of Quality Maternal Care among Women in Garissa County Referral Hospital
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI), 2025-08)The determinants of quality maternal care among women in Garissa County Referral Hospitals are multifaceted and can be attributed to a combination of individual, structural, and systemic factors. The general objective ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Performance Planning on Health Workers Performance at Public Hospitals in Nairobi County Kenya
(Intra Africa Journal Hub (IAJH), 2025-08)Effective performance management is crucial for delivering health services. It is a key component of the healthy workforce pillar in health systems, contributing significantly to optimal healthcare outcomes. By evaluating ... -
Influence of Storage Practices on Vaccines Availability in Public Health Facilities in Kisii County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2025-08)Vaccine stock outs remain a significant challenge in public health systems, especially in low- and middleincome countries, where fragile health infrastructure and logistical inefficiencies undermine routine immunization ... -
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 ... -
Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Performance Contracting Among Public Health Officers In Nyeri County -Kenya
(Journal of Emerging Trends and Novel Research, 2025-07)Performance contracting has been widely adopted in Kenya public sector as a key strategy to enhance a culture of accountability for results, and efficiency in service delivery, tracking progress towards target achievements ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Perceived Risk, Socio-Cultural, And Health System Factors On the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Women Aged 25–49 Years in Thika Sub-County
(EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), 2025-05)Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Kenya, although the incidence is high, screening uptake remains low. Aim: ... -
Prevalence and Trends of Colorectal Cancer, In Nyambene, Meru County, Kenya
(World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2025-07)Colorectal cancer is becoming a serious health problem in Kenya, particularly in the Kiegoi location of the Nyambene region. There is limited evidence on the prevalence and trends of colorectal cancer in Nyambene, which ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of Bystander Knowledge through Community-Based Training on Responsiveness of Prehospital Emergency Care in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2025-07)Purpose: Most of the emergencies occur outside heath care setting and prehospital emergency care is vital in reducing preventable deaths and disabilities. In Nairobi, emergency response remains fragmented, and bystander ...
