Robert Kimathi
Biographic Data
| ID | 7936207 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Robert Kimathi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Robert |
| FAMILY NAME | Kimathi |
| SIGNATURE | KIMATHI R |
| AFFILIATIONS | LVCT Health |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9161-2795 |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
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…
Utilizing User Preferences in Designing the Agile (Accelerating Access to Gender-Based Violence Information and Services Leveraging on Technology Enhanced) Chatbot
Adopting a human-centered approach in designing an effective chatbot with as many human features as possible is crucial in increasing utilization, addressing the gaps presented by marginalized/vulnerable populations, and reducing the current GBV epidemic by moving prevention and response services closer to people in need
Voices from the Youth in Kenya Addressing Mental Health Gaps and Recommendations
Studies including adolescents and young people (AYP) enhance the relevance of research results, benefit stakeholders, and inform future research. There exists a mental health gap in services for AYP living in low and middle-income countries. This study aims to identify mental health challenges faced by adolescents and young people in Kenya, develop practical recommendations to mitigate these issues, and reduce the mental health burden among this …
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Voices from the Youth in Kenya Addressing Mental Health Gaps and Recommendations
Studies including adolescents and young people (AYP) enhance the relevance of research results, benefit stakeholders, and inform future research. There exists a mental health gap in services for AYP living in low and middle-income countries. This study aims to identify mental health challenges faced by adolescents and young people in Kenya, develop practical recommendations to mitigate these issues, and reduce the mental health burden among this …
Utilizing User Preferences in Designing the Agile (Accelerating Access to Gender-Based Violence Information and Services Leveraging on Technology Enhanced) Chatbot
Adopting a human-centered approach in designing an effective chatbot with as many human features as possible is crucial in increasing utilization, addressing the gaps presented by marginalized/vulnerable populations, and reducing the current GBV epidemic by moving prevention and response services closer to people in need
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…
Focus group (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Psychological intervention (3 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (2 works) · Digital Mental Health Interventions (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Thematic analysis (2 works)