The socio-economic differentials in infant and child mortality in Kenya : evidenced from the 1993 KDHS data.
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Date
1997-10Author
Bogale, Berhane W
Type
ThesisLanguage
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The objective of this study was to estimate infant and child
mortality differential with the associated socio-economic factors
at macro-level In Kenya. The variables utilized are maternal
education, paternal education, working status and place of
residence of mothers. Data analysis was based on Kenya Demographic
Health Survey (KDHS) 1993. The study used the method of Trussell
variant of the Brass child survival for estimating infant and child
mortality and Coale Demeny regional North model life tables. The findings are consistent with those from earlier studies.
The education level of mothers and fathers as hypothesized were
found to be inversely related to infant and child mortality. Most
of the decline in infant and child mortality could be accounted for
by increased education of both mothers and fathers. The study
reveals that infant and child mortality is highest for rural
residence mothers and lowest for those who reside in urban areas.
The association of working status of mothers using the categories
of non working and working mothers show inconsistency In the
variable.
This study recommends that in,order,to reduce infant and child
mortality, mothers' and fathers' education need to be accelerated
to secondary level and above. The government could promote survival
of infants and children of working lactating mothers by providing
of breast feeding places, breaks, job security and paid maternity
leaves.
Sponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi
Subject
Infant & child mortalitySocio-economic differentials
Governmental policy
Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS)