Assessing the Influence of Behavioural Factors of Community Health Promoters on Use of Community Based Health Information Systems in Selected Counties, Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorMambo, Susan Njoki
dc.contributor.authorOdhiambo-Otieno, George W.
dc.contributor.authorOchieng’-Otieno, George
dc.contributor.authorTenambergen, Mwaura Wanja
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-12T13:03:17Z
dc.date.available2024-11-12T13:03:17Z
dc.date.issued2024-04-28
dc.description.abstractGlobally, health management information systems (HMIS) in strengthening health systems have gained recognition due to potential of technology to improve access to quality care in underserved communities. In Kenya, the functionality of Community based- Health Management Information System (CBHMIS) currently stands at 55% down from 64% in year 2015. The aim of this paper was to determine the influence of behavioral factors of community units personnel on CBHMIS. As a nested study, with a broader aimt to establish the operational status of CBHMIS and its use in selected counties in Kenya; The main objective of this research was: To establish whether behavioural factors of Community Health Promoters (CHPs) influence CBHMIS use in Kenya. A mixed method design. was adopted, Kiambu, Kajiado and Nairobi counties formed the study location, a target population of 156 active community units was considered to arrive at a total sample of 122 community units and out of 7800CHPs a sample of 366 respondents was drawn. Multistage sampling was used to identify the CUs, and systematic random sampling to identify 366 respondents. Quantitative data tools were semi-structured closed ended questionnaires. Qualitative data tools included observation checklist, Focus Group Discussion and Key Informant Interviews guides. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS to generate univariate and bivariate analysis at p<0.05 significance level; Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis based on key themes generated from the objectives. Results were presented in form of graphs, tables, figures, and narration. This study showed that the use of Community based- Health Management Information System stood at 56.6%. Behavioural factors were found to significantly influence use of Community based- Health Management Information System. Further, of the total variations in the use of Community based- Health Management Information System, behavioral factor explains 13.7% (R2 = .137). Results show that the model was valid (F(1, 363) = 58.579, P = .001) hence the explanatory variable (X2, Behavioral factors) is good in explaining total variations in Use of CbHMIS by community units. This implies that the use of CbHMIS by Community Units (CU) improves significantly when the community units have better behavioural factors. In conclusion, behavioural factors of CHPs have strong and significant influence on the CBHMIS use. Motivation of CHPs is key as a motivator to CBHMIS use, as well as. provision of material support including reporting tools and IEC materials and capacity development technical, computer and electronic reporting skills to enhamce CHP operations and processes.
dc.identifier.citationMambo, S. N., Odhiambo-Otieno, G., Ochieng’-Otieno, G., Mwaura-Tenambergen, W. (2024). Assessing the Influence of Behavioural Factors of Community Health Promoters on Use of Community Based Health Information Systems in Selected Counties, Kenya. World Journal of Public Health, 9(2), 95-110. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20240902.11
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.ru.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1433
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWorld Journal of Public Health
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVolume 9, Issue 2, June 2024
dc.subjectHealth System Strengthening
dc.subjectHealth Management Information Systems (HMIS)
dc.subjectBehavioural Factors
dc.subjectCommunity Health Promoters
dc.subjectCommunity Based Health Management Information Systems
dc.titleAssessing the Influence of Behavioural Factors of Community Health Promoters on Use of Community Based Health Information Systems in Selected Counties, Kenya
dc.typeArticle

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