Factors Influencing Implementation Of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Projects By Community Based Organizations In Migory County

Abstract

This study sought to investigate factors influencing implementation of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) projects by community based organizations in Migori County. The study was informed by the objectives; to investigate the influence of information, PMC training, accessibility to services and culture on implementation of VMMC projects by the community based organizations in Migori County. The study was found significant to several stakeholders in the domain of health matters, especially in areas to do with comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention such as the community members, the County government, national government agencies and other NGOs. These was informed of the best project implementation strategies to put in place to ensure that health and lifestyle projects are executed effectively for sustainable realization of a healthy nation. The study was grounded on the basic assumptions that the final selected sample was a true reflection of the salient characteristics of the target population; respondents were willing to give information truthfully and objectively and that the data collection instruments was valid and reliable in taking the expected measures. Moreover, the study was grounded on the Behavioral theories that help project implementers to understand how an innovation is introduced, disseminated, adopted and sustained by the general community in an endeavor to initiate development interventions for prosperity. On methodological aspects, a descriptive survey research design was used, with the study targeting a population of 598 PMC members from where a sample size of 120 PMCs will be drawn. Data was obtained using researcher developed questionnaire, initially pretested with a sample similar, yet not the actual study sample and whose validity and reliability was ascertained to ensure collection of relevant information. Validity was ascertained through adequate coverage of research objectives, peer review and expert judgment, while reliability was assured through split half reliability measure. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as, frequencies and percentages aided by Statistical Packages for Social Scientists (SPSS) and presented using frequency distribution table.