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Influence of Access Factors On Uptake of Diagnostic Imaging by Oncology Patients in Nakuru, Bomet and Nandi Counties, Kenya
(KeMU, 2025-10)Cancer, a non-communicable disease, poses a significant global and national health threat, with high demands for diagnosis and treatment. Late diagnosis has been a key factor contributing to high cancer mortality rates in ... -
Prevalence of Home Deliveries and Associated Factors Among Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Areas Of Marsabit County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2025-10)This study examined the prevalence and factors influencing the preference for home deliveries in rural Marsabit County, focusing on cultural practices, healthcare facility-related factors, socioeconomic conditions, and ... -
Influence of Psychological Contract On Job Satisfaction Among Medical Laboratory Professionals in Selected Public Health Sector Institutions at The National Government, Kenya
(KeMU, 2025-10)The psychological contract is an implicit agreement that shapes employee-employer expectations and significantly influences employee attitudes and behaviors in organizations. A positive psychological contract enhances job ... -
Determinants of Eight Contacts Antenatal Care Uptake Among Prenatal Mothers in Changamwe Sub-County Mombasa, Kenya
(KeMU, 2025-10)Optimal antenatal care (ANC) uptake is critical for improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Despite global efforts to promote ANC, maternal and neonatal mortality rates remain high. In Kenya, neonatal mortality ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of the Makueni Care Insurance Program Toward Universal Health Coverage in Makueni County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2025-10)Health financing involves raising adequate funds for health services in ways that ensure people can access needed care without facing financial hardship or impoverishment. It also provides incentives for efficiency among ... -
Facilitators of Community Health Promoters Service Provision in Nandi County
(KeMU, 2025-10)Community Health Promoters (CHPs) play a vital role in expanding access to primary healthcare services in rural areas of Kenya. This study examined the key facilitators of service provision by CHPs in Nandi County, focusing ... -
Influence of Performance Management System On Health Workers Performance at Public Hospitals in Nairobi County Kenya
(KeMU, 2025-10)Effective performance management is essential to the provision of health services. It is recognized as one of the key components of the healthy workforce pillar in health systems vital building blocks, effectively contributing ... -
Influence of Supply Chain Management Practices On Vaccines (Kepi) Availability in Public Health Facilities in Kisii County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2025-10)Vaccines are crucial in preventing infectious diseases worldwide. The supply chain should ensure that the supply of vaccines is consistent at all times in order to have a good and functional healthcare system. Vaccines ... -
Determinants of Quality Healthcare Service Provision at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(KeMU, 2025-10)Quality healthcare service provision is a cornerstone for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a challenge particularly acute in national referral hospitals within resource-limited settings. Kenyatta National ... -
Utilization of Health Information for Control of Communicable Diseases in Habaswein Sub County Public Health Facilities, Wajir County
(KeMU, 2025-10)Utilizing health information for controlling communicable diseases is a critical aspect of effective public health management. Despite the existence of a health management information system (HMIS), Wajir County continues ... -
Determinants of Primary Healthcare Services Access by National Health Insurance Fund Capitated Members in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)The availability of primary healthcare services is critical to improving a country's health results. The capitated health model is one way to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and increase access to health care services. ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Home-Based Care in Kisumu Central Sub County
(KeMU, 2024-09)Kenya’s healthcare system faces various challenges such as resource constraints, understaffing and overcrowded facilities. For instance, by 2016, the ratio of doctors to the population was 14 doctors per 100,000 population ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Services in Selected Primary Health Facilities in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-10)Despite the reproductive health needs of adolescents and youths being supported by different organizations, utilization of those services is low. All efforts have not been felt across Trans-Nzoia County primary health ... -
Determinants of Health Products and Technologies Management in Level Four and Five Hospitals in Nyeri County
(KeMU, 2024-09)As Kenya moves toward universal health coverage, ensuring the constant availability of quality medicines and technologies in primary health facilities is essential. Effective management of Health Products and Technologies ... -
Human Resource Management Practices Influencing Performance of Health Professionals Working in Selected Public Mental Health Facilities in, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-03)Human resource for health is a fundamental building block in the health system as espoused in the sustainable development goals and Kenya Health Policy 2014-2030.According to the WHO-mhGAP an estimated 450 million people ... -
Determinants of Health Workers Productivity in Public Health Facilities: A Case in Laikipia County
(KeMU, 2024-09)Health worker productivity in Laikipia County's public health facilities often falls short of desired standards, leading to inefficiencies and compromised patient care. This issue is particularly problematic during periods ... -
Call Center Influence on the Delivery of Mental Health Services Among Young People: A Case of One2one Call Center in Nairobi, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-10)Mental health issues among young people have become increasingly prevalent, with potentially severe consequences for their well-being and societal development. Kenya faces a significant mental health burden, with high rates ... -
Implementation of User Fee Policy in Psychiatric Hospitals in Kenya: A Case of Mathari National Teaching and Refferal Hospital, Nairobi
(KeMU, 2024-09)User fees have been described globally as a catalyst in utilization of healthcare services. They have been shown to bar needy populations from seeking health care services. In sub-Saharan Africa, equity for Maternal and ... -
Influence of Procurement Process on Availability of Essential Drugs in The Public Health Facilities Of Mombasa County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)Procurement process and practices are crucial components in the successful realization of universal healthcare and in particular the availability of essential drugs. Despite various attempts and contributions aimed at ... -
Determinants of in-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates of Adults in Selected Counties in Kenya
(KeMU, 2024-09)In-hospital cardiac arrests are a significant reason for illnesses and deaths in hospitals worldwide. Roughly 1-5 patients in a group of 1000 people admitted, experience in hospital cardiac arrest around the world. This ...
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