Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public health
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Public health allows publication of papers in medicine and medicinal research, nursing and public health. It is hosted by EdinBurg Journals & Books. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is reviewed by the </span><strong>EdinBurg Editorial Board</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. This journal has been globally indexed and with papers from all over the world.</span></p> <h3>Submission Email: <a href="mailto:manuscripts@edinburgjournals.org">manuscripts@edinburgjournals.org</a></h3> <h3>Online Submission: <a href="https://edinburgjournals.org/online-submissions/">https://edinburgjournals.org/online-submissions/</a></h3>en-USJournal of Medicine, Nursing and Public healthPrevalence of Common Mental Health Issues Among Elite Runners in Kenya: A Desktop Review
https://edinburgjournals.org/journals/index.php/journal-of-medicine-nursing/article/view/506
<p>The study employed a desk-top review to investigate the prevalence, causes, and coping mechanisms of common mental health issues among elite athletes in Kenya. Focusing on anxiety, depression, sleep-related problems, alcohol misuse, and eating disorders, the review examined literature on athletes training in Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Laikipia, and Kajiado counties. Using the biopsychosocial model, the study explored the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors affecting mental health. The findings are expected to inform policy development, enhance support structures, and foster a culturally sensitive approach to mental health in elite sports. By addressing stigma and promoting holistic well-being, the review aims to safeguard athletes’ mental health and ensure sustainable participation in competitive sports. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to support elite athletes in managing mental health challenges effectively.</p>Grace MitamboProfessor Peter BukhalaDr. Issa Wabuyabo Kweyu
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2025-06-112025-06-115219Policy Imperatives for Curbing the Rising Burden of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya
https://edinburgjournals.org/journals/index.php/journal-of-medicine-nursing/article/view/526
<p>Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) also known as Kala-azar is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that poses an increasing public health threat in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-arid Lands (ASALs). This ecological zone extends across borders into neighboring countries including Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, and Uganda. Despite substantial advances in the understanding and management of Visceral Leishmaniasis including improved diagnostics, treatment options, and insights into sandfly vectors, the prevalence of the disease in Kenya continues to rise with new endemic foci increasingly being identified. The persistence and re-emergence of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) are driven by multiple interrelated factors including climate change, weak health systems, population mobility due to insecurity and recurrent conflicts, inadequate vector control measures, and widespread poverty among vulnerable and marginalized communities. Moreover, existing health and environmental policies insufficiently incorporate Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) control into the broader development agendas of the affected regions. Notably, there is a lack of explicit multidisciplinary and multisectoral strategies as well as suboptimal community engagement and participation in public health initiatives specifically targeting VL. The constitutional devolution of health services to county governments along with the recent implementation of Kenya’s Social Health Policy Initiative presents a realistic opportunity for high-risk ASAL counties to prioritize promotive and preventive health services to vulnerable groups. This can be effectively advanced through grassroots community health promotion programs, multisectoral collaboration, and broader health system strengthening interventions. This brief communication examines policy opportunities within Kenya’s response to Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), offers practical recommendations, and advocates for accelerated adoption and sustained ownership of integrated, multisectoral disease control strategies by national and county governments to eliminate VL as a public health threat.</p>Victor Mwiti MaranguProf. Eric M. MuchiriDr. Dorothy Kagendo
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2025-06-292025-06-29521018The Influence of Health Financing on Management of Health Products and Technologies in Selected Counties, Kenya
https://edinburgjournals.org/journals/index.php/journal-of-medicine-nursing/article/view/525
<p>Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) are critical pillars of the health system and essential to achieving Kenya's Universal Health Coverage (UHC). UHC prioritizes access to high-quality medical care with minimal financial hardship. Despite efforts to enhance HPTs management, counties like Kisumu, Machakos, Nyeri, Kiambu, and Isiolo in Kenya face inefficiencies. This study aimed to determine the influence of health financing on the management of HPTs. The utilization management theory guided the research. The research was conducted in Kisumu, Kiambu, Machakos, Nyeri, and Isiolo counties, using the pragmatism paradigm to support a mixed-methods design. Quantitative data utilized a descriptive research design, while qualitative data employed an exploratory design. A census sampling method was used in the study where 141 staff managing HPTs at level 4 and 5 public health facilities were targeted. Participants were drawn from clinical, pharmacy, service delivery, and administration departments. Key informant interviews were conducted with County Directors of Health and County Pharmacists. Data collection involved pre-tested questionnaires and key informant interview guides to ensure validity and reliability. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data was thematically analyzed. The study adhered to research ethics throughout the investigation. The study found that the model explained 53.5 % (R Square value of 0.535) of the variance in the management of HPTs. This meant that the model had strong explanatory power, but there was still a significant portion of variance (46.5%) that was not accounted for by these predictors. The HPTs financing had a coefficient of 0.231 implying that, for every one-unit increase in financing, the management of HPTs is expected to increase by 0.231 units, assuming all other factors remain constant. This positive coefficient suggests that better financing is associated with improved management of HPTs. HPTs financing provided the lowest significant contribution of 0.206 (Beta=0.206; t=2.683; P=0.009). The study concluded that HPTs financing provides a statistically significant influence on the management of HPTs in public hospitals in Kenya.</p>Shadrack Mururu MemeCarol KawilaKezia Njoroge
Copyright (c) 2025 Shadrack Mururu Meme, Carol Kawila, Kezia Njoroge
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2025-06-292025-06-29521939