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Examining gender differences in adult mortality mediated by household poverty in two urban slums of Nairobi

Global Epidemiology, 2020
In sub-Saharan Africa, adult mortality estimates mainly obtained from nationally representative surveys such as Demographic and Health Surveys show discrepancies in all-cause mortality between men and women.
Sylvia Kiwuwa-Muyingo, Samuel Iddi, Damazo T Kadengye   +2 more
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The Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance of slum dwellers, 2002–2019: Value, processes, and challenges

Global Epidemiology, 2020
The Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System, managed by the African Population and Health Research Center, has been in existence since 2002.
Marylene Wamukoya, Damazo T Kadengye, Samuel Iddi   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Does recall time matter in verbal autopsies? Evidence from urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]

Wellcome Open Research, 2021
Background: To assign a cause of death to non-medically certified deaths, verbal autopsies (VAs) are widely used to determine the cause of death.
Donnie Mategula, Judy Gichuki
doaj   +2 more sources

Understanding demographic events and migration patterns in two urban slums of Nairobi City in Kenya [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Understanding the dynamics of movements between different demographic events is essential for informing effective population management strategies. This study aims to characterize the trajectories of demographic and other vital events within the Nairobi ...
Evans Omondi, Samuel Iddi, Sharon Chepkemoi, Bylhah Mugotitsa, Steve Cygu, Boscow Okumu, Abdhalah Ziraba, Damazo T. Kadengye, Agnes Kiragga   +8 more
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Modeling the determinants of attrition in a two-stage epilepsy prevalence survey in Nairobi using machine learning [PDF]

Global Epidemiology
Background: Attrition is a challenge in parameter estimation in both longitudinal and multi-stage cross-sectional studies. Here, we examine utility of machine learning to predict attrition and identify associated factors in a two-stage population-based ...
Daniel M. Mwanga, Isaac C. Kipchirchir, George O. Muhua, Charles R. Newton, Damazo T. Kadengye, Abankwah Junior, Albert Akpalu, Arjune Sen, Bruno Mmbando, Charles R. Newton, Cynthia Sottie, Dan Bhwana, Daniel Mtai Mwanga, Damazo T. Kadengye, Daniel Nana Yaw, David McDaid, Dorcas Muli, Emmanuel Darkwa, Frederick Murunga Wekesah, Gershim Asiki, Gergana Manolova, Guillaume Pages, Helen Cross, Henrika Kimambo, Isolide S. Massawe, Josemir W. Sander, Mary Bitta, Mercy Atieno, Neerja Chowdhary, Patrick Adjei, Peter O. Otieno, Ryan Wagner, Richard Walker, Sabina Asiamah, Samuel Iddi, Simone Grassi, Sloan Mahone, Sonia Vallentin, Stella Waruingi, Symon Kariuki, Tarun Dua, Thomas Kwasa, Timothy Denison, Tony Godi, Vivian Mushi, William Matuja   +45 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Utilizing a multi-stage transition model for analysing child stunting in two urban slum settlements of Nairobi: A longitudinal analysis, 2011-2014. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
IntroductionStunting is common among children in many low and middle income countries, particularly in rural and urban slum settings. Few studies have described child stunting transitions and the associated factors in urban slum settlements.
Michael S Oduro, Samuel Iddi, Louis Asiedu, Gershim Asiki, Damazo T Kadengye   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Verbal autopsy interpretation: a comparative analysis of the InterVA model versus physician review in determining causes of death in the Nairobi DSS

Population Health Metrics, 2010
Background Developing countries generally lack complete vital registration systems that can produce cause of death information for health planning in their populations.
Catherine Kyobutungi
exaly   +3 more sources

Understanding wealth transitions among households in urban slums of Nairobi: A multi-state transition modelling approach

Global Epidemiology, 2020
Disparities in wealth are socially undesirable and may result in economic inequalities that have destabilizing effects on communities. Globally, more than 700 million people who live in extreme poverty still struggle for the most basic human needs. It is
Damazo T Kadengye, Samuel Iddi
exaly   +3 more sources

Method-Specific Attributes that Influence Choice of Future Contraception Among Married Women in Nairobi's Informal Settlements. [PDF]

Stud Fam Plann, 2018
Despite an extensive evidence base on contraceptive method choice, it remains uncertain which factors are most influential in predisposing women toward certain methods and against others. This paper addresses this gap in knowledge by making use of rarely-
Mumah JN, Casterline JB, Machiyama K, Wamukoya M, Kabiru CW, Cleland J.   +5 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Effect of mother’s education on child’s nutritional status in the slums of Nairobi

BMC Pediatrics, 2012
Background Malnutrition continues to be a critical public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. For example, in East Africa, 48 % of children under-five are stunted while 36 % are underweight.
Benta A Abuya
exaly   +3 more sources