Mixed-methods analysis shows improved infant health and knowledge in mothers from Kibera slums, indicating effective community support.
Breastfeeding is crucial for infant health in Kibera slums, where access to healthcare is limited and breastfeeding practices are often suboptimal. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys will assess the programme's effectiveness and participants' satisfaction. The survey indicated that 85% of participating mothers reported an improvement in knowledge about breastfeeding, with a mean score on a nine-point scale for infant health outcomes increasing from baseline to follow-up. The promotion programme was well-received by the community and showed positive effects on both knowledge acquisition and infant health metrics. Further research should explore long-term sustainability and scalability of this model in other urban slum settings. Treatment effect was estimated with logit(pᵢ)=β₀+β^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
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