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What motivates maternal and child nutrition peer educators? Experiences of fathers and grandmothers in western Kenya

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  • Martin, Stephanie L.
  • Muhomah, Teresia
  • Thuita, Faith
  • Bingham, Allison
  • Mukuria, Altrena G.

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Peer-led dialogue groups (i.e., support or self-help groups) are a widely used community-based strategy to improve maternal and child health and nutrition. However, the experiences and motivation of peer educators who facilitate these groups are not well documented.

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  • Martin, Stephanie L. & Muhomah, Teresia & Thuita, Faith & Bingham, Allison & Mukuria, Altrena G., 2015. "What motivates maternal and child nutrition peer educators? Experiences of fathers and grandmothers in western Kenya," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 143(C), pages 45-53.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:143:y:2015:i:c:p:45-53
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.08.036
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