Empowering Women for Better Maternal And Child Health in Arid Areas - Kenya
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2002-03
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Tangaza University College.
Abstract
This study is a concern on high maternal and child morbidity and mortality, in the
nomadic communities. It seeks to establish the major factors contributing to this problem. The
study also seeks to acknowledge efforts that have been made to remedy this problem. It has
been carried out in Rumuruti Division of Laikipia District - Kenya. The research tools used
were oral interviews, questionnaires and participatory observations. The study has followed the
Social Ministry methodology of SEE, JUDGE and ACT.
It has been found out that the Catholic Church, through Food Assisted Child Survival
Project, has been addressing the issue through relief food, micronutrients and health educating
women. The research showed that maternal and child morbidity and mortality in Rumuruti is
caused by poverty, illiteracy, non-availability of health facilities, and some cultural practices
that are health hazardous. In order to remedy this problem therefore, women have to be
empowered with financial ability, and both formal and non-formal education. The society also
need to be enlightened on how some traditional practices like wife sharing, wife beating, and
Female Genital Mutilation increases maternal and child's ill health.
This study is divided into six chapters. Chapter one gives a general overview of
maternal and child morbidity and mortality in the world, especially in Third World Countries
like Kenya. Chapter two is the literature review. Chapter three discusses the methodology used
in the research. Chapter four gives the data analysis and research findings. Chapter five is the
theological reflection. Chapter six is a proposal of one way that the problem could be
addressed, that is by empowering women, who are the key players in this issue. In order to
remedy the problem, the Church, the government and the Non-Govemmental-Organisations
have to work hand in hand.
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Maternal, Child Health, Biblical, Role of the Government