Childhood mortality and associated factors in Migori County, Kenya: evidence from a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The under-five mortality (U5M) rate in Kenya (41 per 1000 live births) remains significantly above international goals (25 per 1000 live births). This is further exacerbated by regional inequalities in mortality. We aimed to describe U5M in Migori County, Kenya, and identify associated factors that can serve as programming targets.

Design

Cross-sectional observational survey.

Setting

Areas served by the Lwala Community Alliance and control areas in Migori County, Kenya.

Participants

This study included 15 199 children born to respondents during the 18 years preceding the survey.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The primary outcome was mortality in the first 5 years of life. The survey was powered to detect a 10% change in various health

SUBMITTER: Starnes JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10445361 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature