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Institutional factors influencing performance of maternal health projects in Kenya a case of Linda mama project in Isiolo county, Kenya

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Institutional factors influencing performance of maternal health projects in Kenya a case of Linda mama project in Isiolo county, Kenya Abdi, Leyla The purpose of this study was to determine factors influencing the Performance of Linda Mama Project in Isiolo County, Kenya. The study sought to achieve the following objectives; to evaluate the extent to which staffing, financial resources, awareness of the project and availability of hospital infrastructure influence performance of Linda Mama Project in Isiolo County, Kenya. This study was grounded on resource dependency theory (RDT), stakeholders’ management theory, empowerment theory and optimal resource allocation theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design with the target population being 646 comprising of Antenatal nurses, Mothers attending clinics and Project managers in Isiolo County. Stratified simple random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 118 respondents. Primary data was obtained using self-administered questionnaires while secondary data was obtained using data collection sheet. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 22.0) which is the most recent version. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, mean score and standard deviation were estimated for all the quantitative variables and information presented inform of tables. The qualitative data from the open-ended questions was analysed using conceptual content analysis and presented in prose. Inferential data analysis was done using multiple regression analysis. In testing the significance of the model, the coefficient of determination (R2) was used. F-statistic was also computed at 95% confidence level to test whether there is any significant relationship between procurement process and the various factors affecting it. The Policy makers are expected to use this study to evaluate the impact of the government interventions on the main components of maternal health care services with an aim of improving. It will assist the government in budgeting for maternal care, hence provide quality maternal care, and add to existing knowledge. The study found that education and Training influence performance of Linda Mama Project in Isiolo County, Kenya to a great extent. The study found that money for salaries /wages influence performance of Linda Mama Project in Isiolo County, Kenya to a great extent. The study concluded that staffing had the greatest influence on performance of Linda Mama Project in Isiolo County, Kenya followed by availability of hospital infrastructure, then financial resources while awareness of the project had the least influence on the performance of Linda Mama Project in Isiolo County, Kenya. The study established that awareness on risks and benefits influence performance of Linda Mama Project in Isiolo County, Kenya to a great extent The study recommends that county government should ensure that adequate staff for all hospitals to ensure there is success in Maternal projects. The study also recommends the need to improve financial and social support for women and families facing maternal health crises. The study also recommends that for proper success of the MCH projects in the country and more specifically in Isiolo County, infrastructure like hospital buildings, beds, equipment, water, electricity and other sanitation infrastructure have to be considered as priority needs.

Influence of prepayment metering on consumer behavior among households of Huruma estate in Uasin gishu County

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Influence of prepayment metering on consumer behavior among households of Huruma estate in Uasin gishu County Maina, Sospeter In developing countries, energy providers companies are unable to keep track of the changing demand for domestic consumers as some consumers face problems of being invoiced for bills that have already been paid. Additionally, electricity consumers face problems poor reliability of electricity supply. The main objective of the study will be to assess influence of prepayment metering on consumer behavior among household of Huruma Estate in UasinGishu County. The study will be guided by the following objectives; to establish how reliability of prepaid meters influence consumer behavior, to ascertain how flexibility of prepaid meters influence consumer behavior, to ascertain how convenience of prepaid meters influence consumer behavior and to determine how security of prepaid meters influence consumer behavior. The study will use diffusion innovation theory and technology acceptance model. The study will employ descriptive survey research design. The research will target a population of 325 domestic, corporate and also industrial users of prepaid electricity meters in Huruma Estate, UasinGishu County. Stratification and random sampling will select a sample size indicated 179. Self-administered questionnaire will be used in this study to collect data. The variables will be tested for reliability by computing the Crobanch alpha statistical tests. Data collected will be analyzed by use of descriptive statistical such as means, standard deviations and inferential methods using Pearson moments of correlation and multiple regression analysis.

Perceived Factors Influencing Adoption Of Electronic Data Capture Technologies In Health Research Institutions In Kisumu County, Kenya

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Perceived Factors Influencing Adoption Of Electronic Data Capture Technologies In Health Research Institutions In Kisumu County, Kenya Ojwang, Kennedy O With the advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the legislative ICT policy guidelines and targets, researchers in the Health Sector are inclined to adopt electronic data capture technologies. This study entitled “Perceived factors influencing adoption of electronic data capture technologies in selected health research institutions in Kisumu County” sought to enumerate those factors that lead to reluctance by such institutions to adopt such promising technologies. The study was guided by five objectives namely: to establish the influence of initial start-up cost, user friendliness, privacy, security, and institutional leadership in adoption of electronic data capture technologies in health research institutions in Kisumu County. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design and mixed methods concurrent approaches to gather responses from 216 respondents purposively selected from health research institutions in the study population. A semi-structured questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale was used. Data was then entered using a statistical package Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS v20) software with appropriate codes and variable specifications and counter-checked for possible erroneous entries. Data analyzed based on the themes of research objectives. The specific effects of independent variables vis-à-vis dependent variable were tested through multivariate analysis. The test of hypotheses to determine the level of significance of an independent variable against the dependent variable were tested through multiple regression analysis and correlation. The significance level was set at probability p< 0.05 for every statistical set. For the parametric data, Pearson’s product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) and regression R2 analysis was used. The influence of moderating variable on the relationship between the independent and dependent variables were derived by using Regression R2. Pilot testing to ascertain the validity and reliability of research instrument was done prior to the study. The respondent rate stood at 88% with more females 118(54.6%) than males participating in this survey. No significant relationship exists for the EDC start-up cost and adoption of EDC technologies. A linear relationship F (5, 20) =12.20, p<0.05 exists between adoption of EDC technologies and factors influencing its adoption in the study setting. Three of the predictors, access to EDC technologies (β=0.072), institutional leadership (β=0.193), privacy and security of EDC technologies (β=0.139) and user-friendliness of EDC technologies (β=0.339) have positive influence on the adoption of EDC technologies in selected health research institutions in Kisumu County, western Kenya. However, initial start-up cost of EDC technologies (β=-0.011) had negative coefficients. The conclusion of the study is that institutional leadership, user friendliness of EDC technologies and data security have strong influence on adoption of EDC technologies in health research institutions in Kisumu County. …. There is need for further research on financial modelling on either electronic and paper based methods of data collection or a combination of both.

Factors Influencing Access To Quality Education For Integrated Internally Displaced Persons: A Case Of Mohu Farm Camp In Nyandarua County Kenya

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Factors Influencing Access To Quality Education For Integrated Internally Displaced Persons: A Case Of Mohu Farm Camp In Nyandarua County Kenya Mutua, Josephine The purpose of this study was to carry out an assessment of the factors influencing access to quality education in integrated IDP resettlement areas in Nyandarua County in Kenya. The study area was Mohu farm focussing on schools within the farm and those in its vicinity. Target respondents included school going children, parents, teachers and local government education leaders and community leaders; a total of 108 respondents of the targeted 150 provided data for the study, representing an overall response rate of 79.2%, a sufficient response index for data analysis and interpretation of the results. This study focused on access to quality education almost 10 years after the post-election violence of 2007/2008 which saw many families displaced from their homes, land, disrupting livelihood – access to basic needs and adversely impacting on access to quality education for school going children. The aspects that were evaluated on school factors, included school structures (safe spaces), learning facilities, school learning resources, trained teachers, finding revealed that while the access aspect seemingly had not been significantly affected by the crises, and that the integration of the IDPS had facilitated access to education in that students continued to access education, most educators, teachers, deemed the learning resources constrained, this is to be interpreted to imply that quality of education was deemed at the danger of compromise in such set ups (integrated setups). Domestic factors such as access to livelihoods, and adequate standard of living, had a mean rating of over 2.5, representing a high extent of influence on access to quality education. Similarly, community socialization and access to effective remedies and justice for the displaced persons got the highest rating representing the highest perceived degree of influence on access to education for the integrated IDPs. The study further established, evaluating the levels of agreeableness on effectiveness and responsiveness of the education access interventions, that to a satisfactory degree, the support extended to the integrated IDPs from various quarters had significantly facilitated access to education and made an attempt to foster the quality aspect of education. Lastly, participation of the stakeholders in the school as an educational input geared at facilitation of access to quality education in IDP integrated setups, indeed does highly influence access; findings revealed that stakeholders’ participation in the schools had been active and the areas that registered significant participation were; exposure on sanitation (cleanliness, hygiene, water usage, diseases etc.), societal Ethics and life, Safety (wellbeing, protection, living), Awareness on environment protection, Life Skills and vocational training, and Counselling. This study recommends deliberate involvement of all stakeholders in the operational priorities for access to education in such crises setups; these stakeholders are undoubtedly the closest relational proximity to children’s needs are better placed to voice out needful, relevant educational interventions towards access, quality and wellbeing of the target beneficiaries.