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...
Autori principali: | 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 |
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Natura: | Journal article |
Lingua: | English |
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BioMed Central
2021
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