Authors: Marie-Claire Boutrin, Zachary Gately, Charis McLarty & Marci Andersen
This study looked at child deaths in Béré, Chad, where poor health records make planning care difficult. Community health workers surveyed 517 families to understand family situations, child deaths, and where people get health advice. Most households were led by male farmers with some education. Infant deaths were most common, especially among boys in the Béré-Mouraye area. Families with more children had a higher risk of losing a child. The study also found that getting advice from traditional birth assistants (TBAs) helped reduce the risk of infant death for girls. These findings suggest that different risk and protective factors affect boys and girls, and that both family and community influences play a key role in child survival, important insights for improving health programs.
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Resource Topic: Child health
Resource Type: Cross-sectional mixed methods
Year: 2025
Region: Africa
Country: Chad
Publisher May Restrict Access: No
