Abstract:
The goal of this research was to explore the influence of work-life integration techniques on the performance
of health practitioners in public health facilities in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The basic purpose was to analyze
the influence of work-life integration on the performance of health practitioners, concentrating on four
important strategies: technology, flexible working arrangements, welfare programs, and leave programs.
This research combined the Social Exchange Theory, Spillover Theory, Role Theory, and Effort-Reward
Imbalance (ERI) Model, establishing a theoretical framework to explore the link between work-life integration
and performance. A descriptive research strategy was chosen, with a sample size of 279 drawn from a target
population of 920 using a stratified random sampling procedure using Yamane's (1967) formula. Data was
gathered by 5-point Likert Scale surveys, with tables and percentages utilized for descriptive statistics.
Multiple regression analysis (SPSS version 26) was utilized to examine the influence of the factors on
employee performance. The research indicated that work-life integration techniques considerably boost the
performance of health practitioners. Technology, flexible working arrangements, welfare programs, and
leave programs all had considerable positive influence, with technology and leave programs exhibiting the
most dramatic benefit. Regression analysis found that these techniques collectively explained 84.5% of the
variation in performance, with leave programs accounting for the biggest part. The results underline the
necessity of implementing these methods into organizational practices to maximize health practitioners'
performance, work happiness, and general well-being. This research presents empirical data supporting the
adoption of work-life integration techniques in public health settings and suggests their application to
increase staff productivity, retention, and healthcare delivery in Kirinyaga County.
