A5085593408- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Family Support in Illness
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Food Safety and Hygiene
University of Nairobi
2016-2025
International Potato Center
2021
Kenya Medical Training College
2017
The key objective of this paper is to provide a phenomenological account the mental health challenges and experiences adolescent new mothers. We explore role social support absence empathy plays in depression among pregnant adolescents. project also collected data on adolescents' caregiving environment which includes mothers, their partners, community, care workers, as well feedback from staff nurses at maternal child centers. caregivers additional insight into some barriers access services...
Postpartum depression can compromise caregiving activities, including infant feeding practices, resulting in child malnutrition. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects postpartum on practices and malnutrition among women an urban low income settlement Nairobi-Kenya. We conducted a cross-sectional based Kariobangi North Health Centre Nairobi County. sample included 200 mother-infant pairs visiting Maternal Child clinics for immunization at 6–14 weeks postpartum. assessed using...
<ns4:p>Introduction One in six women experience postnatal depression globally. Treatment is often unavailable, which increasing risks of long-term among mothers and poorer developmental outcomes for their children. This protocol outlines the first within-trial economic evaluation to inform policymakers about value money culturally adapted group interpersonal therapy (group-IPT) improve child cognitive development outcomes. Methods We will conduct a full group-IPT within Supporting Mothers’...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a significant public health and social welfare problem in low-and middle income countries (LMICs). However, most ACEs research based on developed countries, little known about mechanisms of early adulthood offspring's wellbeing for populations LMICs. This area needed to guide policy intervention service planning. study addresses these gaps by examining patterns understanding the role (i.e., physical, mental health, experience underage pregnancy) Kenya....
Abstract Background Depression ranks as the foremost mental health concern among childbearing women. Within low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), between 20 25% of women encounter depression during pregnancy or soon after delivery. This condition impacts not only mothers but also their offspring. Offspring suffering from postnatal (PND) exhibit suboptimal cognitive development increased emotional behavioural issues throughout growth. scenario becomes more pronounced in LMICs, where...
Approximately, 42% of the Kenyan population live below poverty line. Rapid growth and urbanization Kenya's have resulted in a changing food security environment high-density urban areas. Lack basic needs Kenya affects approximately 34.8% rural 7.6% its population. Using multi-community stakeholders such as teachers community health workers (CHWs), this paper examined insecurity consequences on caregiving practices child development. A qualitative study design was utilized. Key informant...
Background: Cognitive interviewing is a well-recognised methodology to identify clinical and commonsensical relevance of mental health questionnaire items by our research participants. Depression amongst the most common condition impacting pregnant parenting adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In Kenya, studies have reported depression prevalence estimates 12-50% peripartum adolescents. While young people prefer using English, there has not been enough data point how well they respond...
There is paucity of culturally adapted tools for assessing depression and anxiety in children adolescents low-and middle-income countries. This hinders early detection, provision appropriate acceptable interventions. In a partnership with the University Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenyatta National Hospital, UNICEF, rapid cultural adaptation three adolescent mental health scales was done, i.e., Revised Children's Anxiety Depression Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 additional UNICEF module...
Nutritional deficiencies are common during pregnancy and a year after childbirth. At the same time, maternal depression affects many women up to 1 The objectives of this study were determine associations between nutrition status, dietary intake, among pregnant women.This was cross-sectional that included 262 aged 15 49 years attending antenatal clinic in 2 public health facilities urban low-income settlements Nairobi, Kenya. Maternal assessed using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale...
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background:</ns4:bold> Prepartum depression is common among pregnant women and has not been studied much in low middle-income countries. Evidence shows that mental illnesses are more prevalent urban than rural areas. The study objective was to determine the magnitude of prepartum depression, risk factors, real-life experiences women.</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Method: </ns4:bold>A mixed-method cross-sectional conducted. It included 262 attending antenatal clinics two public...
<ns3:p><ns3:bold>Background:</ns3:bold> Prepartum depression is common among pregnant women and has not been studied much in low middle-income countries. Evidence shows that mental illnesses are prevalent urban than rural areas. The study objective was to determine the magnitude of prepartum depression, risk factors, real-life experiences women.</ns3:p><ns3:p> <ns3:bold>Method: </ns3:bold>A mixed-method cross-sectional conducted. It included 262 attending antenatal clinics two public health...
<ns3:p><ns3:bold>Background:</ns3:bold> Prepartum depression is common among pregnant women and has not been studied much in low middle-income countries. Evidence shows that mental illnesses are prevalent urban than rural areas. The study objective was to determine the magnitude of prepartum depression, risk factors, real-life experiences women.</ns3:p><ns3:p> </ns3:p><ns3:p> <ns3:bold>Method: </ns3:bold>A mixed-method cross-sectional conducted. It included 262 attending antenatal clinics...
Food safety receives minimal attention and only captures national during foodborne disease outbreaks. The objective of this study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes practices on food aspects related Orange Fleshed Sweet potato (OFSP) along value chain in Kenya. A cross-sectional designed investigated (KAP) among OFSP processors, traders, consumers street foods socio-demographic questionnaire KAP were used as data collection instruments. included traders puree large retailer’s bakeries...