A5038672738- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Birth, Development, and Health
- ICT in Developing Communities
African Population and Health Research Center
2014-2023
Donor human milk (DHM) is recomended as the best alternative when use of mothers' own not a feasible option. Kenya has yet established banks (HMBs) for provision safe DHM, which free from any physical, chemical, microbiological contaminants or pathogens. This study aimed to establish perceptions on donating and using establishing HMBs in Kenya. Qualitative data were collected through 17 focus group discussions, 29 key informant interviews, 25 in-depth with women childbearing age, community...
Abstract Background The value of digital health technologies in delivering vital care interventions, especially low resource settings is increasingly appreciated. We co-developed and tested a decision support mobile (m-Health) application (app);with some the forms used by Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) Kenya to collect data connected facilities. This paper explores experiences CHVs, workers members Sub-County Management Teams following implementation project. Methods Data were collected...
Improving maternal and newborn survival remains major aspirations for many countries in the Global South. Slum settlements, a result of rapid urbanisation developing including Kenya, exhibit high levels neonatal mortality. There are limited referral mechanisms sick neonates their mothers from community to healthcare facilities with ability provide adequate care. In this study, we specifically plan develop assess added value having health volunteers (CHVs) use smartphones identify track...
Introduction Rapid urbanisation in Kenya has resulted growth of slums urban centres, characterised by poverty, inadequate social services and poor health outcomes. The government's initiatives to improve access quality healthcare for mothers children are largely limited public facilities, which few and/or inaccessible underserved areas such as the slums. ‘Partnership Maternal, Newborn Child Health’ (PAMANECH) project is being implemented two Nairobi slums, Viwandani Korogocho, assess impact...
Background The last two decades have seen an increase in literature reporting knowledge and use of contraceptives among individuals couples Kenya, as the rest Africa, but there is a dearth information regarding about benefits family planning (FP) Kenya. Objectives To assess factors associated with FP for women children, rural Western Methods Data are drawn from Packard Kenya Project Baseline Survey, which collected data (aged 15–49 years). Ordinal regression was used on 923 to determine...
Abstract Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first 6 months of life is crucial for optimizing child growth, development and survival, as well mother's wellbeing. Mother's employment may hinder optimal breastfeeding, especially in months. We assessed effectiveness a baby‐friendly workplace support intervention on EBF Kenya. This pre‐post study was conducted between 2016 2018 an agricultural farm Kericho County. The targeted pregnant/breastfeeding women residing consisted policies...
Abstract We assessed the potential effectiveness of human milk banking and lactation support on provision to neonates admitted in newborn unit (NBU) at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Kenya. This pre–post intervention study collected data from mothers/caregivers their vulnerable or term babies who lacked sufficient mother's for several reasons NBU. The included establishing a bank strengthening support. Preintervention were between 5 October 2018 11 November 2018, whereas postintervention 4...
We describe the sources of care for delivery, family planning and child welfare services in urban slums Nairobi. further explore perceptions women community health volunteers regarding choice quality at facilities. Data are from a cross-sectional study conducted 2013 involving interviews with 849 aged 12-49 years, 968 caregivers children under five focus group discussions subset volunteers. The findings showed that most sought delivery private facilities (51.5% 47.4%, respectively). Private...
Across the world, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) are recognised as first line health care providers. Overtime, Kenyan government has acknowledged CHVs an integral component in provision of services at community level. This paper uses data from four group discussions with and two key informant interviews sub-County Strategy Coordinators to examine lived experiences CHVs. The findings show that meaningful engagement is hampered by lack logistical support, recognition, insecurity,...
Abstract Background: The value of digital health technologies in delivering vital care interventions, especially low resource settings is increasingly appreciated. We co-developed and tested a decision support mobile (m-Health) application (app); an integrated data capture tool running as app with selected reporting forms for Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) Kenya connected to facilities. This paper explores the experiences CHVs, workers members Sub-County Management Teams following...
Abstract Community Readiness Model (CRM) through pragmatic mixed methods design, combining quantitative CRM survey with qualitative data, was used to assess the level of preparedness and readiness among local leaders, employers community members in supporting working mothers combine breastfeeding work. The study conducted one tea state farms Kericho County Kenya. A total 17 purposively selected men (fathers), lactating mothers, peer educators, health professionals (doctors, nurses...
<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Employment poses a barrier in achieving the World Health Organization’s recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for first six months life. Effective strategies and evidence to improve women working agricultural sector – main employer Kenya is lacking. This study aimed inform (with evidence) design implementation scalable model workplace support an setting Kenya; as well investigated model’s potential operational feasibility...
Abstract Background The value of digital health technologies in delivering vital care interventions, especially low resource settings is increasingly appreciated. We co-developed and tested a decision support mobile (m-Health) application (app);with some the forms used by Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) Kenya to collect data connected facilities. This paper explores experiences CHVs, workers members Sub-County Management Teams following implementation project. Methods Data were collected...
Abstract Background: The value of digital health technologies in delivering vital care interventions, especially low resource settings is increasingly appreciated. We co-developed and tested a decision support mobile (m-Health) application (app);with some the forms used by Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) Kenya to collect data connected facilities. This paper explores experiences CHVs, workers members Sub-County Management Teams following implementation project. Methods: Data were...
Abstract Background: The value of digital health technologies in delivering vital care interventions, especially low resource settings is increasingly appreciated. We co-developed and tested a decision support mobile (m-Health) application (app); an integrated data capture tool running as app with selected reporting forms for Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) Kenya connected to facilities. This paper explores the experiences CHVs, workers members Sub-County Management Teams following...
Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first six months of life is crucial for optimising child’s growth, development and survival. Mother’s employment may hinder optimal breastfeeding. We assessed effectiveness a workplace support intervention on EBF in Kenya. Methods This quasi-experimental study employing pre-post design was conducted between 2016 2018 an agricultural farm Kericho County. The targeted pregnant/breastfeeding women residing consisted of: day-care...