Michael Waithaka
Biographic Data
| ID | 7743053 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michael Waithaka |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michael |
| FAMILY NAME | Waithaka |
| SIGNATURE | WAITHAKA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6766-9492 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of adolescents and youth in Nairobi, Kenya
Mental health issues were common among adolescents and youth and may have been augmented by isolation and economic hardships brought about by COVID-19 restrictions. There is a need for concerted efforts to support adolescents and young people to meet their mental health needs, while considering the unique variations by gender. There is need to urgently strengthen the mental health system in Kenya, including via integrating psychosocial support se…
Missed opportunities for family planning counselling among postpartum women in eleven counties in Kenya
A large proportion of women have missed opportunities for FP/C counselling within 2 years postpartum. Programs should address these missed opportunities
Exploring contraception myths and misconceptions among young men and women in Kwale County, Kenya
This study revealed the presence of a mixture of biological and social myths and misconceptions around contraception, with young men also strongly adhering to these misconceptions. The low level of contraceptive knowledge, particularly on contraceptive fears as revealed by the study demonstrate critical gaps in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge among young people. Improved SRH literacy to address contraceptives' fears through appropr…
Coping Strategies in Livestock-dependent Households in East and Southern Africa
Coping Strategies in Livestock-dependent Households in East and Southern Africa
Exploring contraception myths and misconceptions among young men and women in Kwale County, Kenya
This study revealed the presence of a mixture of biological and social myths and misconceptions around contraception, with young men also strongly adhering to these misconceptions. The low level of contraceptive knowledge, particularly on contraceptive fears as revealed by the study demonstrate critical gaps in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge among young people. Improved SRH literacy to address contraceptives' fears through appropr…
Missed opportunities for family planning counselling among postpartum women in eleven counties in Kenya
A large proportion of women have missed opportunities for FP/C counselling within 2 years postpartum. Programs should address these missed opportunities
Impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of adolescents and youth in Nairobi, Kenya
Mental health issues were common among adolescents and youth and may have been augmented by isolation and economic hardships brought about by COVID-19 restrictions. There is a need for concerted efforts to support adolescents and young people to meet their mental health needs, while considering the unique variations by gender. There is need to urgently strengthen the mental health system in Kenya, including via integrating psychosocial support se…
Medicine (3 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Family planning (2 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Population (2 works)