Sociocultural determinants of nomadic women's utilization of assisted childbirth in Gossi, Mali: a qualitative study

MA Ag Ahmed, L Hamelin-Brabant… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), nomads account for 30 to 60 million
people. Their mobility, due to a constant search for pastures and water points, makes health …

Reproductive health decision making among nomadic pastoralists in North Eastern Kenya: a qualitative social network analysis

L Kenny, R Hassan, LJ Bacchus, M Smith… - Reproductive …, 2021 - Springer
Background To our knowledge, no studies exist on the influence of nomadic pastoralist
women's networks on their reproductive and sexual health (RSH), including uptake of …

Utilization of maternal health care services among pastoralist communities in Marsabit County, Kenya: a cross-sectional survey

DA Galgalo, P Mokaya, S Chauhan, EK Kiptulon… - Reproductive …, 2024 - Springer
Background Improving maternal healthcare services is crucial to achieving the Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG-3), which aims to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. There is …

Factors influencing adoption of facility-assisted delivery-a qualitative study of women and other stakeholders in a Maasai community in Ngorongoro District, Tanzania

PD Mosley, K Saruni, B Lenga - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Tanzania's One Plan II health sector program aims to increase facility
deliveries from 50 to 80% from 2015 to 2020. Success is uneven among certain Maasai …

Neglected cancer care needs among the nomadic pastoralist communities in sub-Saharan Africa: a call to action

O Abdihamid, F Rubagumya, V Vanderpuye… - BMJ Global …, 2024 - gh.bmj.com
Background In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), surging numbers of cancer incidences and
mortalities need urgent attention. Without any intervention, data estimates show a major …

Using mobile transport vouchers to improve access to skilled delivery

M Ommeh, CJ Fenenga, CJ Hesp… - Rural and remote …, 2019 - search.informit.org
Introduction: Reducing maternal death remains a challenge in many low-income countries.
Preventing maternal deaths depends significantly on the presence of a skilled birth …

[PDF][PDF] Access and challenges of health facilities amongst agro-pastoralist communities in Handeni district, Tanzania.

JJ Ringo, KMK Bengesi, MCY Mbago - 2018 - academia.edu
This study examines high incidence of under-five mortality among agro-pastoralists resulting
from lack of access to healthcare facilities. A proportional sampling method was adopted …

Walking together: towards a collaborative model for maternal health care in pastoralist communities of Laikipia and Samburu, Kenya

M Kermode, A Morgan, J Nyagero, F Nderitu… - Maternal and child …, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Purpose In 2009 the Kenyan Government introduced health system reforms to
address persistently high maternal and newborn mortality including deployment of skilled …

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security among East and West African pastoralists

EF Griffith, S Craige, P Manzano, L Pius… - Advances in Food Security …, 2021 - Elsevier
The focus of attention regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been on direct
health outcomes and the macroeconomic impacts of control measures. Here we review the …

Factors Influencing Women's Preferred Mode of Delivery in Kericho County Hospitals, Kenya

C Chelangat, M Kipmerewo… - Global Journal of …, 2021 - publish.sub7journal.com
PURPOSE: To evaluate the factors influencing women's preferred mode of delivery among
postnatal mothers in Kericho County Hospitals. METHODOLOGY: Descriptive cross …