Influence of Health Professionals’ Adequacy on Implementation of HIV Programs in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions: A Case of Isiolo Sub County, Kenya
Abstract
Isiolo County, with an HIV prevalence of 1.8% and MTCT rate of 22.1%, faces critical health workforce shortages. Inadequate and unevenly distributed professionals hinder service delivery, delay treatment, and weaken the county’s overall HIV response, especially in remote and underserved areas. Therefore, this study sought to assess the effects of adequacy of health professionals on the implementation of HIV programs in the area. The research employed a cross-sectional survey design and the target population consists of 18 program/Project officers implementing HIV community Organization, 9 staff working in National Syndemic Disease Control Council, 90 staff working in Comprehensive Care Clinics in Isiolo Sub County, CEC Health, County Director of Health, 2 Chief Officers of Public health & Medical Services, 2 Deputy Directors of Health, 12 CHMT members, medical superintendent Isiolo County Referral Hospital, Sub County AIDS and STI Coordinator (SCASCO) Isiolo, 10 community health promoters and 10 peer educators. The research adopted a census approach and hence the entire population was included in the study. Primary data was collected by use of semi-structured questionnaires and a key informant interview guide. These research instruments generated both qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed by use of both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that health professionals’ adequacy has a significant influence on the implementation of HIV programs in Isiolo Sub County. The study recommends strengthening health workforce capacity through targeted recruitment, equitable distribution and retention strategies to enhance the effectiveness of HIV program implementation in Isiolo County.
Keywords: Heath Professionals, Adequacy, Implementation, HIV Programs
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