TITLE:
Health Products and Technologies Financing and Health Products and Technologies Management in Level Four and Five Hospitals in Nyeri County
AUTHORS:
Alice Muthoni Machanga, Wanja Tenambergen, Fredrick Kimemia
KEYWORDS:
HPTs Financing, Health Products, Health Technologies, Hospitals, Nyeri County, Kenya
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Service Science and Management,
Vol.17 No.5,
September
27,
2024
ABSTRACT: The study aimed to assess the impact of Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) financing on the management of HPTs in level four and five hospitals in Nyeri County, Kenya. A mixed-methods research design was employed, integrating both cross-sectional data and interviews. The census method was used to involve 51 health professionals, while 6 key informants were purposively sampled. Data were gathered using questionnaires, which were pre-tested in Laikipia County to ensure reliability. Quantitative data were summarized through descriptive statistics, such as frequencies and percentages, while correlations and multiple hierarchical regression were performed to determine the relationship between HPTs financing and management, analyzed via SPSS version 25. The qualitative data were thematically analyzed and presented verbatim. Results indicated that HPTs financing had a significant influence on the management of these resources, explaining 43.3% of the variance, and 43.9% when leadership practices were controlled for. The regression model was: Management of HPTs = 20.162 + 0.321 Financing. The study rejected the null hypothesis, confirming that financing significantly affects the management of HPTs in public hospitals in Nyeri County. Recommendations included allocating more flexible and targeted funding for HPTs, using data analytics for more informed budgeting, and improving the timeliness of fund disbursement processes. These actions are vital for enhancing healthcare services, especially in resource-limited settings. The study provides essential insights for policymakers, hospital administrators, and researchers, contributing to future academic work and the development of efficient financial strategies for HPTs management in public healthcare systems.