Violet Kimani
Biographic Data
| ID | 298575 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Violet Kimani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Violet |
| FAMILY NAME | Kimani |
| SIGNATURE | KIMANI V |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nairobi |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1981 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Infertility
Infertility is a growing problem in Africa and affects the lives of many couples. As a health problem, it is largely culturally and socially constructed in such a way that even though it affects a couple it is the woman who bears the burden. This perspective has major implications for women whose status hinges on fertility performance. This paper presents the cultural construction of infertility and how it impacts on the lives of infertile women …
The role of traditional medicine of ophthalmology in Kenya
Part 3
The need persists for traditional medical practitioners in countries where medical facilities are limited. In addition, their use in cities where such facilities are available shows that they are meeting a need. The beliefs of a group of forty‐eight urban Kenyan practitioners are described in general terms and the induction, training and practice of one is detailed. Emerging patterns of utilization are leading to coexistence. Many traditional pra…
The unsystematic alternative
Attempts to coordinate the work of traditional and modern doctors in Nairobi in 1980
Part 3
The need persists for traditional medical practitioners in countries where medical facilities are limited. In addition, their use in cities where such facilities are available shows that they are meeting a need. The beliefs of a group of forty‐eight urban Kenyan practitioners are described in general terms and the induction, training and practice of one is detailed. Emerging patterns of utilization are leading to coexistence. Many traditional pra…
Infertility
Infertility is a growing problem in Africa and affects the lives of many couples. As a health problem, it is largely culturally and socially constructed in such a way that even though it affects a couple it is the woman who bears the burden. This perspective has major implications for women whose status hinges on fertility performance. This paper presents the cultural construction of infertility and how it impacts on the lives of infertile women …
The role of traditional medicine of ophthalmology in Kenya
The unsystematic alternative
Attempts to coordinate the work of traditional and modern doctors in Nairobi in 1980
Part 3
The need persists for traditional medical practitioners in countries where medical facilities are limited. In addition, their use in cities where such facilities are available shows that they are meeting a need. The beliefs of a group of forty‐eight urban Kenyan practitioners are described in general terms and the induction, training and practice of one is detailed. Emerging patterns of utilization are leading to coexistence. Many traditional pra…
The role of traditional medicine of ophthalmology in Kenya
Infertility
Infertility is a growing problem in Africa and affects the lives of many couples. As a health problem, it is largely culturally and socially constructed in such a way that even though it affects a couple it is the woman who bears the burden. This perspective has major implications for women whose status hinges on fertility performance. This paper presents the cultural construction of infertility and how it impacts on the lives of infertile women …
Medicine (4 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Kenya (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · African studies and sociopolitical issues (1 work)