Academic Research Journal on Health Information Management

Vol. 5(2), pp. 8-16, June 2024

ISSN: 2734-2190

https://doi.org/10.14662/arjhim2024050

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Health Systems Strengthening among Healthcare Workers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.

 

Salim Omambia

 

Kenya Medical Training College, P.O. Box 30195-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.  

Corresponding author's E-mail: omasalim@yahoo.com  

Accepted 31 May 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The project aimed to call to mind the health systems strengthening among healthcare workers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. The investigation deployed a cross-sectional study. A sample total of 263 respondents was calculated using the Krecie and Morgan formula for the quantitative study. A strict inclusion criterion was followed to select the respondents from all trained health personnel in Kenyatta National Hospital. The study utilized an interview schedule. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 while qualitative data was analyzed on themes developed. Data presentation was in the form of quantitative statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages and tables. Qualitative results were presented in verbatim form. A total of 263 respondents were engaged in the quantitative study. The study utilized a questionnaire and a key informant interview guide. Before processing quantitative data, data was cleaned, coded and keyed into MS Excel database computer and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics were used to describe measures of central tendency and dispersion. Findings were presented using frequency distributions and summary tables. Associations between predictor and outcome variables were run through Correlational statistics. Of the 263 respondents, 184(69.2%) had a positive attitude, 29 (10.9%) were uncertain, and 53(19.9%) had a negative mindset that the ICT infrastructure was conducive to the growth and expansion of HMIS. KNH has a current and up-to-date ICT infrastructure that demonstrated a moderate positive correlation with HMIS has been fully implemented by the hospital (r = 0.41, p < 0.01), suggesting that advanced ICT infrastructures are significantly imperative towards HMIS implementation. The Kenyatta National Hospital management needs to ensure that there is a system thinking where every individual staff is motivated and feels part and parcel of the HIMS process. KNH needs to devise a HIMS specifically for their clientele

 

Keywords: Health System, Digital Transformation, Health Management Information System, Interoperability, Universal Health Coverage, Health Information.

Paper type: research