Applying a gender lens to understand pathways through care for acutely ill young children in Kenyan urban informal settlements

Background In many African settings, gender strongly influences household treatment-seeking and decision-making for childhood illnesses. While mothers are often the primary engagers with health facilities, their independence in illness-related decisions is shaped by various factors. Drawing on a gen...

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Main Authors: Muraya, K, Ogutu, M, Mwadhi, M, Mikusa, J, Okinyi, M, Magawi, C, Zakayo, S, Njeru, R, Haribondhu, S, Uddin, MF, Marsh, V, Walson, JL, Berkley, JA, Molyneux, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2021