Authors: S Harding, l Kaduka, J Olale, J Mutai, S Mbuka, M Bosire, M Obuya, D Mitaru, R Ochieng
The HEKIMA project tested health kiosks in community markets, staffed by community health workers and supervised by nurses, to improve access to cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in Vihiga County, Kenya. Over six months, 2,224 people, mostly women, used the kiosks for screenings and health promotion. Many had high blood pressure (48%), overweight (32%), or diabetes (12%). The kiosks, supported by partnerships with government, businesses, and local leaders, were well-received and integrated into primary healthcare. Despite challenges like understaffing, the project showed promise for reducing non-communicable diseases in vulnerable communities, with plans for expansion across Kenya.
Link: NCD prevention and control in Kenya: feasibility study of health kiosks in markets “HEKIMA Study”
Resource Topic: NON Communicable Diseases/NCD
Resource Type: Mixed Methods
Year: 2024
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Kenya
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes