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Despite the significant proportion of young people residing in slum communities, little attention has been paid to the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges they
In spite of major gains in contraceptive prevalence over the last few decades, many women in most parts of the developing world who would like
The paper describes trends in childhood mortality in Kenya, paying attention to the urban–rural and intra-urban differentials. The researchers use data from the Kenya Demographic
Maternal mortality is higher and skilled attendance at delivery is lower in the slums of Nairobi (Kenya) compared to Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso). Lower numbers of
About this Special Issue
This special issue of the Pan-African Medical Journal showcases research conducted by some of the fellows of the African Doctoral Dissertation There is limited research on masculinity in relation to community development. Using ethnographic and interview data from two slums in Kenya and building on one
The burden of cardiovascular disease is rising in sub-Saharan Africa with hypertension being the main risk factor. However, context-specific evidence on effective interventions for primary
Background:
Globally, ageing impacts all countries, with a majority of older persons residing in lower- and middle-income countries now and into the future. An understanding Estimates suggest that over 90 % of population increase in the least developed countries over the next four decades will occur in urban areas. These