Predictors of Postnatal Depression in the Slums Nairobi, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kariuki, Esther; Kuria, Mary Wangari; Were, Fredrick; Ndetei, David M.

doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-688703/v1

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“…The findings concur with those of Kariuki [29] who indicated that when the process of collection policy is done in a better way, it is crucial in the financial performance of the firm of which logistics companies are part of. The findings also concur with those of Abdi [30] concluded that Information technology is important in the performance of organizations in the logistics sector.…”

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Analysis of Credit Management Techniques on the Financial Performance of Logistics Firms in Mombasa County Kenya

Omune

Abuga

2023

AJEBA

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Financial performance depicts survival rate of any business enterprise. This rate for most firms internationally have been at a declining rate of 70% and 80% mostly in the sub- Saharan Africa. The Logistic firms in Kenya Mombasa County have been striving to survive reasons among other factors the deteriorating credit management techniques. The adverse performance is evidenced by the collapse and the closure of a number of logistics firms. The purpose of this research was to analyze the various credit management techniques and their influence on financial performance of logistics companies in Mombasa County. The specific objectives of the study were to analyze effect of appraisal process, credit risk control, collection policy and terms of credit on financial performance. The study was based on the following theories Agency Theory, Credit Risk Theory, Tax Theory of Credit, Portfolio Theory and Asymmetric information Theory to ascertain if their presumptions explains best the relationship between credit management techniques on financial performance of logistic firms. The study applied a descriptive research design and will target a population of 248 employees of logistics firms in Mombasa County registered under KIFWA and the sample size of 160 obtained through stratified sampling. The collection of data was done through primary data collection methods. Primary data was amassed through the administration of questionnaires to senior managers and officers in the finance department. Analysis of data was done through Statistical Packages for Social science (SPSS) representing descriptive statistics such as percentages, measures of central tendencies, variation measures and frequencies distribution. The interpretation was based on descriptive statistics and the measures of dispersion as well as inferential statistics were used Pilot test was carried out to ensure the accuracy and validity of the research tools Multi linear regression model was used to analyze effect of credit management techniques on financial performance. The research sought to analyze whether client appraisal process credit risk control collection policy and terms of credit has significant effects on financial performance of logistics firms in Mombasa County. The study further sought recommendation on how a robust credit control mechanism sound credit policies acceptable terms of credit and proper client appraisal process can be applied in credit management to enhance financial performance of logistics firms in Mombasa County. The beneficiaries of the study were the Logistics firms’ managers, Policy makers financial managers scholars and academicians.

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Analysis of Credit Management Techniques on the Financial Performance of Logistics Firms in Mombasa County Kenya

Omune

Abuga

2023

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“…Accordingly, the odds of having postpartum depression was 2.72 times higher among women aged ≤ 24 years compared with those women aged ≥ 35 years old. This finding was supported by the study conducted in Southwest Ethiopia [ 23 ], Sudan [ 33 ], Kenya [ 49 ], and Armenia [ 32 ]. The possible explanation might be due to the fact that younger women are expected to be exposed to emotional distress as they experience childbirth for the first time.…”

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“…Thus, the odds of experiencing PPD among respondents who had unplanned pregnancy was 3 times more compared with those women who had planned pregnancy. This result is supported by studies conducted in Ethiopia such as Bahir Dar [21], Nekemte town [22], Bench Maji zone, [23], and southwest Ethiopia [26], in Kenya [49], in Nepal [56], and in Pennsylvania [57]. This could be due to the fact that pregnancy itself needs physiological, psychological, and financial preparation.…”

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Low husband involvement in maternal and child health services and intimate partner violence increases the odds of postpartum depression in northwest Ethiopia: A community-based study

Kebede

Gessesse²,

Aklil³

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Background Depression is the most common mental health problem that affects women during pregnancy and after child-birth. Postpartum depression, in particular, has both short and long-term effects on the lives of mothers and children. Women’s health is a current global concern, but postpartum depression is a neglected issue in the maternal continuum of care and is rarely addressed. Therefore, this study aimed to assess postpartum depression and associated factors in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 1st to 30th, 2021 in Gondar city. A cluster sampling technique was employed to select 794 postpartum women. Data were entered by EPI DATA version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. The multivariable logistic regression analysis was carried out to identify factors associated with postpartum depression. The adjusted odds ratio with its 95% confidence interval at a p-value of ≤ 0.05 was used to declare the level of significance. Results A total of 794 women were included in the analysis, giving a response rate of 98.5%. The prevalence of postpartum depression was 17.25% (95% CI: 14.5, 20.2). Younger maternal age (AOR = 2.72, 95% CI: 1.23, 5.85), low average monthly income (AOR = 2.71, 95% CI: 1.24, 5.91), low decision-making power (AOR = 2.04, 95%CI: 1.31, 3.18), low husband/partner involvement in MNCH care service (AOR = 2.34, 95%CI: 1.44, 3.81), unplanned pregnancy (AOR = 3.16 95% CI: 1.77, 5.62), and experience of intimate partner violence (AOR = 3.13; 95% CI: 1.96, 4.99) were significantly associated with increased odds of postpartum depression. Conclusion In this study, nearly 1/5th of the study participants had postpartum depression. Thus, it is important to integrate maternal mental health services with the existing maternal health care services. It is also crucial to advocate the need for husband’s involvement in MNCH care services and ensure women’s decision-making power in the household. Moreover, community-based sexual and reproductive health education would be better to reduce risk factors of postpartum depression.

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“…The principal aim of this research is to analyze mutual funds in the specific context of the financial market in Kenya. Kariuki (2014) investigated how macroeconomic factors affected the mutual fund industry's financial performance in Kenya. Five independent variables were investigated in the study: money supply, interest rate, inflation rate, and exchange rate.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Theoretical understanding of the relationship between macroeconomic conditions and mutual fund performances is currently lacking in clarity. While some researchers have found a negative association between exchange rates and the performance of mutual funds (Leyian, 2017;Garg & Srivastava, 2019), others argue for a positive correlation between this macroeconomic factor and mutual fund performance (Kariuki, 2014;Njau, 2013).…”

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Effects of Exchange Rate on Performance of Equity Funds in Kenya

Shitemi,

Maingi,

Egessa

2023

AJERNET

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In recent years, Kenya has witnessed significant growth in both the quantity and scale of diversified equity mutual funds. Despite this expansion, their performance has not surpassed that of their benchmark, specifically the market return on a risk-adjusted basis. This assessment is based on various performance measures, including the Sharpe ratio. Poor performance of mutual funds in Kenya discourages individual and corporate investors, in addition to hindering the realization of Vision 2030. Investors believe that information on past performance can be used to predict future performance. The extent to which macro-economic variables affect the performance of mutual funds is unclear. Some scholars show a positive correlation, while others show a negative correlation between the variables. Other factors that had an impact on the overall economic climate, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the uncertainty in Kenya's political environment as a result of its general elections, made the situation even more unpredictable. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the exchange rate on the performance of equity mutual funds in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive and correlational research design. The target population was 23 equity funds licensed by the Capital Market Authority, of which eleven were sampled through a census. The study relied on secondary data from the Central Bank of Kenya, the Capital Markets Authority, and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics between 2018 and 2022. Panel data analysis was used. Descriptive statistics, encompassing measures such as mean and standard deviation, were employed in the analysis. Additionally, inferential statistics, specifically panel regression, were conducted. A static linear panel model was constructed to elucidate the relationship between independent variables and the dependent variable, which in this context is financial performance. The data was organized and presented in tables. Notably, the results indicated a noteworthy negative relationship between the exchange rate and the financial performance of equity funds. The findings of this research are of great importance to policymakers, managers of equity funds, and the scholarly community at large. It will be of significance to researchers and future scholars who might need to refer to it and build on it for further research. The study recommended that equity fund managers should invest in both domestic and foreign portfolios to diversify the risk associated with exchange rates.

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Predictors of Postnatal Depression in the Slums Nairobi, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 4 publications

References 32 publications

Analysis of Credit Management Techniques on the Financial Performance of Logistics Firms in Mombasa County Kenya

Analysis of Credit Management Techniques on the Financial Performance of Logistics Firms in Mombasa County Kenya

Low husband involvement in maternal and child health services and intimate partner violence increases the odds of postpartum depression in northwest Ethiopia: A community-based study

Effects of Exchange Rate on Performance of Equity Funds in Kenya

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