Publications by authors named "Sylvia Wamugi"
Background: Cases of the Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) in Kenya have continued to increase rapidly, since the first case in the country was confirmed in March 2020. In the wake of the pandemic, the health and socio-economic challenges experienced by the youth in Kenya are likely to be elevated. We assessed knowledge, practices, perceived risk of infection, adoption of recommended behaviour and the effects of COVID-19 among the youth in Kenya.
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- Unsafe abortion is a major cause of maternal health issues in Kenya, particularly affecting married women aged 24-49 and young unmarried women under 20.
- A study conducted in Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties involved focus groups to investigate how these women induce abortions, who they rely on for services, and the social and economic factors that influence their choices.
- Findings revealed that many women opt for unsafe abortion methods due to factors like stigma, misconceptions about legality, and the perceived high cost of safer options, highlighting the need for community-based interventions to address these barriers.