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Intersections Between Climate Change and Female Genital Mutilation among the Maasai of Kajiado County, Kenya
(Edinburgh University Global Health Society, 9/10/2021)
Background
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is recognized internationally as an issue of global health concern and a violation of human rights. Changing climactic conditions are argued to put a strain on Maasai livelihoods ...
The Effect of COVID-19 and Its Control Measures on Sexual Satisfaction Among Married Couples in Kenya
(Elsevier Inc., 2021)
Background: COVID-19 was first diagnosed in Kenya in March 2020 following which the government instituted control measures which could have affected people's sexual satisfaction and overall quality of life including ...
Mental Distress and Human Rights Violations During COVID-19: A Rapid Review of the Evidence Informing Rights, Mental Health Needs, and Public Policy
(Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2021-01-08)
Background: COVID-19 prevention and mitigation efforts were abrupt and challenging
for most countries with the protracted lockdown straining socioeconomic activities.
Marginalized groups and individuals are particularly ...
The Perceived Effects of COVID‑19 Pandemic on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Child or Forced Marriages in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Senegal
(BMC Public Health, 2022-03-29)
Background: The effects of COVID-19 on harmful traditional practices such Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(FGM/C) and Child or Forced Marriages (CFM) have not been well documented. We examined respondents’ perceptions
on ...
A Situation Assessment of Community Health Workers' Preparedness in Supporting Health System Response to COVID-19 in Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda
(SAGE, 2022-03-31)
Background:
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused socio-economic disruptions across the globe. The pandemic disrupted the health system (HS) calling for reengineering in response to high infection rates, deaths, and ...
Mental and Sexual Health Outcomes Associated with FGM/C in Africa: A Systematic Narrative Synthesis
(eClinicalMedicine, 2023-01-10)
There are gaps in evidence regarding mental and sexual outcomes and associated interventions for women with
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) living in Africa. This study employed a narrative synthesis to ...
Changes in Solo and Partnered Sexual Behaviors following the First COVID-19 Wave: Data from an International Study of 26 Countries
(Taylor and Francis, 2023-07-05)
Objective: To determine individual- and country-level factors associated with self-reported changes in solo and partnered sexual behaviors in an international sample of adults during COVID-19. Methods: Data were from the ...