Economic Stimulus Programmes, Government Policy and Quality of Health Care of Residents of Keiyo South Sub-County, Kenya
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Economic stimulus programs, government policy, healthcare delivery
Abstract
This study investigates the moderating effect of government policy on the link between economic stimulus programs and healthcare delivery. There is less knowledge about this link, especially when it comes to Northern Rift Economic Bloc in developing countries like Kenya. The study employed explanatory research design and implemented a systematic random sampling strategy. Based on survey data from 370 respondents, data collected using structured questionnaire in Keiyo South Sub-County are used to empirically examine the proposed model using hierarchical regression analysis. The findings indicate that economic stimulus programs have a positive effect on healthcare delivery. Furthermore, the moderating effect of government policy on the association between economic stimulus programs and healthcare delivery was found to be negative and statistically insignificant. This suggests that government policy does not play a significant role in moderating the relationship between economic stimulus programs and healthcare delivery. Despite its contributions to the literature, this research has some limitations. The first is that our database only covers one out of the forty-seven counties in Kenya. Generalization of findings of this study should be done with caution as this may limit the generalizability of the findings of this study. The results of this study can provide useful guidance for improvement of the livelihoods of residents. The county government should liaise with stakeholders and Community Based Organizations in sensitizing the residents of the importance of participating in ESP on their livelihoods. This should include building more hospitals to facilitate easy access to medical care services hence more ESP implication in relation to healthcare. The present study adds to the growing corpus of research by examining whether government policy acts as a moderator in the association between economic stimulus programs and healthcare delivery in the context of healthcare sector in Kenya
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Edwin Kiptoo Sewerei, School of Business and Economics, Department of Accounting and Finance, Moi University, P. O. Box 3900 - 30100, Kesses, Eldoret, Kenya
School of Business and Economics, Department of Accounting and Finance, Moi University, Kenya