Salome Wawire
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View article: Does family planning use empower women? A systematic review of the evidence
Does family planning use empower women? A systematic review of the evidence Open
View article: Existing barriers to utilization of health services for maternal and newborn care in rural Western Kenya
Existing barriers to utilization of health services for maternal and newborn care in rural Western Kenya Open
View article: Perceptions of contraceptives as factors in birth outcomes and menstruation patterns in a rural community in Siaya county, Western Kenya
Perceptions of contraceptives as factors in birth outcomes and menstruation patterns in a rural community in Siaya county, Western Kenya Open
Unmet need for contraception persists in Kenya despite an increase in awareness and availability of family planning services. There is a dearth of information on experiences and perceptions of contraception, specifically related to birth o…
View article: Knowledge of menstruation and fertility among adults in rural Western Kenya: Gaps and opportunities for support
Knowledge of menstruation and fertility among adults in rural Western Kenya: Gaps and opportunities for support Open
An understanding of menstruation and its relationship to fertility can help women know the gestational age of any pregnancies, and thus identify preterm births. It can also help women avoid unintended pregnancies. However, little is known …
View article: Community perceptions towards the new role of traditional birth attendants as birth companions and nutrition advocates in Kakamega County, Kenya
Community perceptions towards the new role of traditional birth attendants as birth companions and nutrition advocates in Kakamega County, Kenya Open
Delivery with skilled birth attendants is important for reducing maternal mortality in developing countries. However, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) are abundant in such settings, managing deliveries without the skills and resources n…
View article: Translating formative research findings into a behaviour change strategy to promote antenatal calcium and iron and folic acid supplementation in western Kenya
Translating formative research findings into a behaviour change strategy to promote antenatal calcium and iron and folic acid supplementation in western Kenya Open
The World Health Organization now recommends integrating calcium supplements into antenatal micronutrient supplementation programmes to prevent pre‐eclampsia, a leading cause of maternal mortality. As countries consider integrating calcium…