Background Depression is the most common mental health problem that affects women
during pregnancy and after child-birth. Postpartum depression, in particular, has both short …

Child stunting (chronic undernutrition) is a major public health concern in low-and middle-
income countries. In Rwanda, an estimated 33% of children are affected. This study …

Introduction Stunting (low height/length-for-age) in early life is associated with poor long-
term health and developmental outcomes. Nutrition interventions provided during the first …

Background: Mothers with premature babies have higher stress levels than mothers with full-
term babies and experience barriers to becoming mothers, so mothers need to adjust coping …

Background: Maternal mental health is often neglected in low-income countries. Whilst
maternal physical comorbidities are known to be associated with child malnourishment, the …

This study delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by parents and caregivers within
the Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis …

I am forever grateful to Kenyatta University for giving me an opportunity to undertake my
studies. Thanks go to my supervisors Dr. Eliphas Gitonga and Dr. Lister Onsongo for timely …