Research Paper Archive
Perceptions Among Staff In The Ministry Of Health In Taita-taveta County On The Implementation Of Rapid Result Initiative As A Strategic Planning Tool | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Management | Nov,2017
The practice of strategic planning within organizations, departments, and sectors are increasing in anticipation that it would translate to improved performance. One key strategy is by use of Rapid Result Initiatives (RRIs) tool by the County Government of Taita-Taveta. The specific objective of the study was to assess the perceptions
Ontological And Epistemological Philosophies Underlying Theory Building In Social Sciences | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Management | Nov,2017
This study critically examines the ontological and epistemological philosophies underlying theory building. Ontologies and epistemologies are the basis of theory building and underpinning the advancement of knowledge. This research activism investigated these philosophical paradigms through exploratory and descriptive research methods were critical examination and assessment of the existing literature exposed
Credit Card Usage In Kenya: The Effect Of Consumer Attitudes | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Management | Nov,2017
Although credit cards have been used in Kenya for some time, there has been slow growth in use. The purpose of the study was to find out how consumer attitudes towards credit cards affect their usage. A cross-sectional study was done by interviewing 395 respondents. Stratified random sampling was used
Effect Of Marketing Practices On Credit Card Usage Of Commercial Bank Customers In Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Marketing | Nov,2017
Although credit card services have been available in Kenya for some time, the usage has not grown significantly. The purpose of this paper is to find out how the marketing practices of banks that issue credit cards affect their usage. A cross-sectional survey was conducted through the use of a
Overweight, Obesity And Health Status Of Young Adults In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2017
Unhealthy dietary behaviour couple with physical inactivity are some of the youth risk behaviour, surveillance system identified in 2003 by the centres for disease control and prevention. The prevalence of weight and obesity among youths in Owo metropolis of Ondo state was investigated. A cross sectional survey of 400 youths
Food Security Of Women In Rural Communities Of Ijebu-ode Local Government Area Of Ogun State | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2017
Food security have been found to be a good determinant of the health and wellbeing of household members especially the vulnerable groups. This study assessed the food security of women in rural communities of Ijebu Ode local government area of Ogun state. A multi stage sampling method was used in
Body Composition And Risk Of Obesity And Cardiovascular Diseases Among Market Women In Ondo State, Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2017
Overweight and obesity are major risk factors to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases which contributes to the burden of chronic diseases around the world. This study assessed the Body composition, risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease among market women in Ondo State. It was a cross sectional study of 151 women
Involvement Of Community Health Volunteers In Tb Advocacy, Communication And Social Mobilization In Informal Settlements Of Kibera, Nairobi | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2017 premium
Kenya is ranked 15th among the 22 high Tuberculosis burden countries. Slum residents in Nairobi experience a high mortality burden (50%) mainly caused by TB and HIV and AIDS. Despite Community Health Volunteers being largely utilized in the Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization strategy for TB prevention and control, there
Reproductive Health Needs Of Hiv Infected Women In Relation To Their Fertility Desires And Intentions At Six Hospitals In Nyanza And Central Regions Of Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Nov,2017
Women of reproductive age living with HIV face unique challenges with regard to their reproductive health and partner relations; to ensure their optimal sexual and reproductive health, it is important to address their contraception, and fertility needs. A paucity of knowledge on reproductive health needs of this group in relation
The Curse Of Remoteness: What African Governments Should Do About Their Forgotten Regions | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Policy | Nov,2017
The paper looks at the notion of "remoteness" – generally understood to refer to inaccessible places, in both developed and developing countries – and its impacts on policy and development. It concentrates on three case studies (northern Kenya, southern Tanzania and the Niger Delta in Nigeria), which have been geographically
