Author: Paul L. Mikhala
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Languages : en
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Author: Paul Mikhala Lumula Kizito
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Languages : en
Pages : 216

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Author: Joseph Misati
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9783847320357
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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Child mortality remains a major concern in many parts of the world, with nearly 10 Million children under- five years dying annually. In Kenya, child deaths remain high in spite of the government commitment to create an enabling environment for provision of quality health care and reduction of mortality levels. Moreover available evidence indicates that there exist regional variations in infant and child mortality. Using a nationally representative sub- sample of 8061 births among women aged 15- 49, the study examines the effect of each of the various Socio-economic, Cultural, Demographic and Environmental factors as they impact differently on each of the two regions perceived to be high and low mortality regions respectively. The book will be invaluable to Health Planners, Demographers and University students undertaking studies in African Studies, Population Studies, public Health and Sociology.

Author: Phyllis Mumia Machio
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ISBN: 9789966610300
Category : Infants
Languages : en
Pages : 25

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Author: Sheila Ogwang
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Languages : en
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Background One critical determinant of child mortality is the presence of a mother in the household. There is limited research on the long-term impact of a mother's death on child survival in Kenya. Methodology The study used longitudinal data collected from KEMRI/CDC Health and Demographic Surveillance System. Children below 18 years whose mothers died between 2003 and 2017 were enrolled in the study (cases). The analysis also included children below 18 years whose mothers were alive (controls) who were matched to cases by date of birth. Results 24,027 children were enrolled; 8009 cases and 16,018 controls. At the end of the study, 485 children died, 322 cases, and 163 controls. The mortality rate for cases was four times that of the controls; 40 and 10 deaths per 1000 live births, respectively. The difference in mortality rates among cases and controls was highest for children under five years. The impact of a mother's death was acute during the first six months after the woman's death. Type of roof, water treatment, number of children aged 5 - 17 years, and the number of adult females in the household were protective factors for child mortality while mother survival status, type of floor, and not having a toilet were risk factors. Interpretation The findings of this study point out the importance of integrating maternal and child healthcare services during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond six weeks post-partum. The Government of Kenya should consider implementing a nutritional program for infants and young children orphaned by maternal death.

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ISBN: 9789292300364
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Languages : en
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Author: Robert Black
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 1464803684
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 419

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The evaluation of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) by the Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (DCP3) focuses on maternal conditions, childhood illness, and malnutrition. Specifically, the chapters address acute illness and undernutrition in children, principally under age 5. It also covers maternal mortality, morbidity, stillbirth, and influences to pregnancy and pre-pregnancy. Volume 3 focuses on developments since the publication of DCP2 and will also include the transition to older childhood, in particular, the overlap and commonality with the child development volume. The DCP3 evaluation of these conditions produced three key findings: 1. There is significant difficulty in measuring the burden of key conditions such as unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, nonsexually transmitted infections, infertility, and violence against women. 2. Investments in the continuum of care can have significant returns for improved and equitable access, health, poverty, and health systems. 3. There is a large difference in how RMNCH conditions affect different income groups; investments in RMNCH can lessen the disparity in terms of both health and financial risk.

Author: Dean T. Jamison
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821363980
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 414

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Current data and trends in morbidity and mortality for the sub-Saharan Region as presented in this new edition reflect the heavy toll that HIV/AIDS has had on health indicators, leading to either a stalling or reversal of the gains made, not just for communicable disorders, but for cancers, as well as mental and neurological disorders.

Author: Peter Mwangi Macharia
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Languages : en
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Author: Kim van Peperstraten
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Languages : en
Pages : 88

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