Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Gender-Specific Mental Health Clinics and Maternal Depression in Kibera Slum, Kenya: An Intervention Study

Eunice Kilonzii, Department of Pediatrics, Pwani University Mary Wanjiku, Department of Public Health, Maseno University Odhiambo Mutai, Pwani University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18911414
Published: February 20, 2010

Abstract

Maternal depression is a significant public health issue in Kibera Slum, Kenya, affecting approximately 15% of pregnant women and impacting child development and survival outcomes. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with a sample size of 300 participants, randomly assigned to either traditional healthcare or gender-specific mental health clinics. Data collection included pre- and post-intervention assessments using standardised depression scales. The results showed that women in the gender-specific intervention group had a significant reduction in depressive symptoms (p < 0.05) compared to those receiving standard care, with an average decrease of 24% in symptom severity. Gender-specific mental health clinics appear effective in mitigating maternal depression symptoms in Kibera Slum. Promote the implementation of gender-sensitive healthcare services and further research into their long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness. Maternal Depression, Gender-Specific Care, Mental Health Clinics, Kibera Slum Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Eunice Kilonzii, Mary Wanjiku, Odhiambo Mutai (2010). Gender-Specific Mental Health Clinics and Maternal Depression in Kibera Slum, Kenya: An Intervention Study. African Bioethics (Interdisciplinary - Philosophy/Medical/Law/Social), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18911414

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KenyaSlumMaternal DepressionGender-Specific HealthcareCommunity InterventionsPsychoeducationRandomized Controlled Trials

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