Navigating Health Care for Children with Disabilities: Perspectives of Male Caregivers in Rural Kenya

dc.contributor.author	Karisa, A.
dc.contributor.author	Onyango, S.
dc.contributor.author	Otwate, P.
dc.contributor.author	Nampijja, M.
dc.contributor.author	Kitsao-Wekulo, P.
dc.date.accessioned	2025-07-24T14:43:16Z
dc.date.available	2025-07-24T14:43:16Z
dc.date.issued	2025
dc.identifier.uri	https://doi.org/10.22605/RRH9323
dc.identifier.uri	http://knowhub.aphrc.org/handle/123456789/2415
dc.description.abstract	This qualitative study explores how male caregivers in rural Kenya navigate healthcare options for their children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Conducted through four focus group discussions with 22 male caregivers, the research identifies four key themes: Limited local healthcare solutions, financial burdens, cultural reliance on traditional medicine, and spiritual coping mechanisms. The study highlights the significant challenges faced by male caregivers in accessing conventional healthcare services and underscores the importance of integrating local cultural resources and healthcare systems to provide comprehensive care for children with disabilities in rural Sub-Saharan Africa.
dc.publisher	Rural and Remote Health
dc.subject	Children
dc.subject	Disabilities
dc.subject	Health Care
dc.subject	Rural Kenya
dc.subject	Caregivers
dc.title	Navigating Health Care for Children with Disabilities: Perspectives of Male Caregivers in Rural Kenya

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