Characterizing street-connected children and youths’ social and health inequities in Kenya: a qualitative study

Characterizing street-connected children and youths’ social and health inequities in Kenya: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Street-connected children and youth (SCY) in Kenya disproportionately experience preventable morbidities and premature mortality. We theorize these health inequities are socially produced and result from systemic discrimination and a lack of human rights attainment. Therefore, we...

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Main Authors: L. Embleton, P. Shah, A. Gayapersad, R. Kiptui, D. Ayuku, P. Braitstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Street children
Kenya
Social determinants of health
Health equity
Human rights
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-020-01255-8

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