Elizabeth Okoth
Biographic Data
| ID | 3697173 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elizabeth Okoth |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elizabeth |
| FAMILY NAME | Okoth |
| SIGNATURE | OKOTH E |
| AFFILIATIONS | AMREF APHIA II Eastern Result Three Area |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1398-3769 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Amplifying Coaches’ voices from the implementation of the MindSKILLZ youth mental health program in Kenya
Young implementers bring valuable insights that can help inform and create effective mental health support systems and interventions tailored to their needs and unique experiences. However, their perspectives are often overlooked. This qualitative study analysed discourses from community role models, referred to as MindSKILLZ Coaches. We hosted five focus group discussions and collected 30 personal stories journaled by MindSKILLZ Coaches in Nairo…
The MindSKILLZ sport-based mental health promotion intervention for adolescents in Kenya
Background: Young people in Eastern and Southern Africa face critical mental health challenges, and most have little or no access to mental health care and support. MindSKILLZ is a sport-based mental health promotion and prevention intervention delivered to adolescents aged 10-14 by trained near-peer mentors (Coaches). A pragmatic pilot study was undertaken in Nairobi and Mombasa counties of Kenya to: (a) assess preliminary effects on adolescents…
Clinical outcomes among adolescents living with HIV in Kenya following initiation on antiretroviral treatment
In Kenya, HIV/AIDS remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). Our study evaluated associations between demographic and healthcare factors and HIV treatment outcomes among ALHIV in care in Kenya. This retrospective cohort study evaluated the clinical outcomes of newly diagnosed ALHIV enrolled in HIV care during January 2017-June 2018 at 32 healthcare facilities in Homabay and Kakamega Counties. De…
Making aid effective at the community level
Effective use of donor aid is critical in achieving the sixth Millennium Development Goal –reversing the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2015. The Paris Declaration of 2005 identified five key principles for aid effectiveness: ownership, alignment, harmonisation, mutual accountability and managing for results. As civil society organisations play a critical role in implementing HIV/AIDS interventions, it is important that they adhere to these principles. Oft…
Making aid effective at the community level
Effective use of donor aid is critical in achieving the sixth Millennium Development Goal –reversing the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2015. The Paris Declaration of 2005 identified five key principles for aid effectiveness: ownership, alignment, harmonisation, mutual accountability and managing for results. As civil society organisations play a critical role in implementing HIV/AIDS interventions, it is important that they adhere to these principles. Oft…
Making aid effective at the community level
Effective use of donor aid is critical in achieving the sixth Millennium Development Goal –reversing the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2015. The Paris Declaration of 2005 identified five key principles for aid effectiveness: ownership, alignment, harmonisation, mutual accountability and managing for results. As civil society organisations play a critical role in implementing HIV/AIDS interventions, it is important that they adhere to these principles. Oft…
Clinical outcomes among adolescents living with HIV in Kenya following initiation on antiretroviral treatment
In Kenya, HIV/AIDS remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). Our study evaluated associations between demographic and healthcare factors and HIV treatment outcomes among ALHIV in care in Kenya. This retrospective cohort study evaluated the clinical outcomes of newly diagnosed ALHIV enrolled in HIV care during January 2017-June 2018 at 32 healthcare facilities in Homabay and Kakamega Counties. De…
Amplifying Coaches’ voices from the implementation of the MindSKILLZ youth mental health program in Kenya
Young implementers bring valuable insights that can help inform and create effective mental health support systems and interventions tailored to their needs and unique experiences. However, their perspectives are often overlooked. This qualitative study analysed discourses from community role models, referred to as MindSKILLZ Coaches. We hosted five focus group discussions and collected 30 personal stories journaled by MindSKILLZ Coaches in Nairo…
The MindSKILLZ sport-based mental health promotion intervention for adolescents in Kenya
Background: Young people in Eastern and Southern Africa face critical mental health challenges, and most have little or no access to mental health care and support. MindSKILLZ is a sport-based mental health promotion and prevention intervention delivered to adolescents aged 10-14 by trained near-peer mentors (Coaches). A pragmatic pilot study was undertaken in Nairobi and Mombasa counties of Kenya to: (a) assess preliminary effects on adolescents…
Psychological intervention (3 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (2 works) · Adaptation (eye) (1 works) · Aid effectiveness (1 works) · Anger management (1 works) · ANTIRETROVIRAL AGENTS (1 works) · Antiretroviral drug (1 works)