Christopher Wanyoike

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) that Contribute to Low Vitamin A Coverage among Caregivers of Children 6-59 Months: Results from the KAP Survey done in Kenya

Lucy Murage, Jacqueline Kung'u, Evelyne Kikechi, Christopher Wanyoike & Terry Wefwafwa · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: The uptake of VAS for children 6-59 months in Kenya is low with only 30% receiving the recommended two doses of VAS yearly. The KAP survey was done to determine socio-cultural enablers and barriers of coverage and uptake of two dose VAS and thus inform the design of r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21113

Myths and Perceptions on Diarrhea and Use of ORS/Zinc among Mothers and Caregivers of under Five Years Old Children among a Nomadic Community in Kenya

John Nduba, Josephat Nyagero, Elijah Mbiti, Bob Akach, Jacqueline Kung'u, Stewart Kabaka & Christopher Wanyoike · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: Diarrheal disease is the second leading cause of death in children aged below five years in Kenya. Community and individual myths, perceptions and attitudes toward diarrhea does influence caregiver decisions and practices in the diarrhea prevention and management. Thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21002