African Behavioral Economics (Economics/Psychology crossover)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Effectiveness of Community-Based HIV/AIDS Interventions in Nairobi's High-Risk Areas: A Mixed Methods Assessment

George Muchemi, Maseno University Oscar Oleche, Pwani University Kamau Kinyanjui, Maseno University Evelyne Mwangi, Department of Advanced Studies, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18802534
Published: February 4, 2004

Abstract

Community-based HIV/AIDS interventions have been implemented in Nairobi to address high-risk areas affected by the disease. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys with qualitative focus group discussions was employed across Nairobi's high-risk neighborhoods. During the study, it was observed that participation in intervention programmes increased by 30% among community members compared to baseline levels. The findings suggest that tailored community engagement strategies are crucial for the success of HIV/AIDS interventions in these areas. Healthcare providers and policymakers should prioritise training community leaders and integrating health education into daily life practices.

How to Cite

George Muchemi, Oscar Oleche, Kamau Kinyanjui, Evelyne Mwangi (2004). Effectiveness of Community-Based HIV/AIDS Interventions in Nairobi's High-Risk Areas: A Mixed Methods Assessment. African Behavioral Economics (Economics/Psychology crossover), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18802534

Keywords

African geographyqualitative researchquantitative analysiscommunity healthpublic health interventiongeographical epidemiologymixed methods design

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