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Is Sexual Autonomy a Protective Factor for Neonatal, Child, and Infant Mortality? A Multi-country Analysis
(Plos One, 2/22/2019)
Background
Sexual autonomy empowers women to set boundaries, take control of their bodies, prevent sexually transmitted diseases and avoid unplanned pregnancy. A woman’s ability to negotiate safer sex is crucial for her ...
Stroke distribution patterns and characteristics in Kenya’s leading public health tertiary institutions: Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, 2018-03)
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. However, there is limited clinic-epidemiological data on stroke to inform decision making. This study sought to establish ...
The impact of Community Led Alternative Rite of Passage on Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Kajiado County, Kenya: A Quasi-experimental Study
(PLOS ONE, 4/28/2021)
Introduction
In Kenya, Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is highly prevalent in specific communities such as the Maasai and Somali. With the intention of curtailing FMG/C prevalence in
Maasai community, Amref Health ...
Hypertension and Associated Inflammatory Markers Among HIV-Infected Patients in Tanzania
(Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research, 2021-08-17)
There remains a dearth of data regarding the association between chronic inflammation and hypertension (HTN) in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that accounts for >70% of the global burden of HIV infection. Therefore, we ...
Using Friendship Ties to Understand the Prevalence of, and Factors Associated With, Intimate Partner Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Kenya: Cross-Sectional, Respondent-Driven Survey Study
(JMIR Publications, 12/31/2020)
Background: Optimization of innovative approaches is required for estimating the intimate partner violence (IPV) burden
among adolescents and young adults (AYA). Further investigation is required to identify risk and ...
Impact of the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on HIV/AIDS Programming in Kenya: Evidence from Kibera Informal Settlement and COVID-19 Hotspot Counties
(MDPI, 2021-06-03)
The study sought to determine the impact of COVID-19 on HIV/AIDS programming
in the Kibera informal settlement and COVID-19 hotspot counties during the first wave of the
pandemic. The study was conducted in two phases. ...
Water, sanitation and hygiene coverage and practices of a semi-arid county in the Eastern Region of Kenya
(IWA Publishing, 2021-01)
Despite substantial progress in sanitation and hygiene in Kenya, its semi-arid regions still experience
poor environmental conditions. Kitui County, a semi-arid region, is characterized by water supply
shortages, poor ...
Is Sexual Autonomy a Protective Factor for Neonatal, Child, and Infant Mortality? A Multi-country Analysis
(Plos One, 2019-02-22)
Background: Sexual autonomy empowers women to set boundaries, take control of their bodies, prevent sexually transmitted diseases and avoid unplanned pregnancy. A woman's ability to negotiate safer sex is crucial for her ...
Neonatal, Infant, and Child Mortality among Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence in East Africa: A Multi-country Analysis
(BMC Women's Health, 2020-01-23)
Background
Most neonatal, infant, and child deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where incidence of intimate partner violence (IPV) is highest in the world. Despite these facts, research regarding ...
Opportunities to Integrate Primary Health Care Digital Innovations in Maternal and Child Health Care Services in Kenya
(Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics, 2022-09-13)
Background: Adequate and quality Maternal and Child Health (MNCH) care is considered essential in reduction of maternal and child mortality. More than half of the global maternal deaths (66%) are in sub-Saharan Africa with ...