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Effects of a gender-responsive maternal, newborn and child health program on health and economic outcomes during Covid-19 in Kenya

A mixed-methods study

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ID15395305
AuthorsAbiola Adeniyi (0000-0003-4773-0206, University of British Columbia Hospital), Justus E Ikemeri (AMPATH, corresponding author), Alice Mũrage (0000-0002-8914-3467, Simon Fraser University), Jeffrey N Bone (0000-0001-7704-1677, BC Children's Hospital), Sheilah Chelagat (AMPATH), Gertrude Anusu (AMPATH), Anjellah Jumah (AMPATH), Sammy Masibo (0000-0002-6861-0601, Kenya School of Government), Samuel Mbugua (0000-0001-6611-9256, AMPATH), Sam Mbugua, MICHAEL SCANLON (0000-0002-0334-5640, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis), Lauren Y Maldonado (0000-0002-8352-0815, Harvard University), Violet Naanyu (0000-0003-0182-1719, Moi University), Laura J Ruhl (0000-0001-6646-9977, Indiana University Bloomington), Astrid Christoffersen‐deb (0000-0002-3897-8907, University of Toronto), Astrid Christoffersen-Deb, Julia Songok (0000-0002-6431-0505, Moi University), Julia J Songok
Year2025
Volume24
Issue1
Pages242-242
Publication date2025-09-30
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal for Equity in Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1475-9276 • E-ISSN: 1475-9276
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12939-025-02579-z
PMID41029697
OpenAlexW4414659123
LanguageEN
References cited49

The Chamas program effectively sustained maternal and child health practices during the COVID-19 pandemic through adapted CHW support but showed limited ability to protect members from economic hardship. This demonstrates both the resilience and limitations of community-based interventions during widespread crises. Our results highlight the need for robust governmental support and social protection measures to address underlying economic vulnerabilities for women. Future pandemic preparedness should integrate CHWs into formal health systems and focus on strengthening linkages with formal financial systems while supporting CHWs' role in reducing inequities in maternal and newborn health service delivery during crises

Health services research · Pandemic · Preparedness · Psychological intervention · Psychological resilience · Public health · Resilience (materials science · Social policy · Social support · COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction · Global Maternal and Child Health · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology · Health Policy

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