The capacity and training needs of primary health care workers in Nyeri and Nakuru counties of Kenya: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health systems based on primary healthcare (PHC) have reduced costs and are effective for improved health outcomes. Kenya's health system grapples with providing equitable access to essential health services, but there is increasing commitment by the government to strengthen primary healthcare. The aim of this paper is to provide a baseline assessment of the capacity and training needs of healthcare workers (HCWs) in Nakuru and Nyeri Counties and identify priorities for intervention.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out among 171 healthcare workers in Nyeri and Nakuru counties. Multistage sampling was employed to select sub-counties in the first stage and health facilities by level within each sub-county in the second level. Systematic random sampling w

SUBMITTER: Muchangi JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753224 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature