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Understanding the gender disparity in HIV infection across countries in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from the Demographic and Health Surveys (2011)
Journal Article
Magadi, M. A. (2011). Understanding the gender disparity in HIV infection across countries in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from the Demographic and Health Surveys. Sociology of Health and Illness, 33(4), 522-539. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9566.2010.01304.x

Women in sub-SaharanAfrica bear a disproportionate burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, which is exacerbated by their role in society and biological vulnerability. The specific objectives of this article are to (i) determine the e... Read More about Understanding the gender disparity in HIV infection across countries in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from the Demographic and Health Surveys.

Cross-national analysis of the risk factors of child malnutrition among children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from the DHS (2011)
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Magadi, M. A. (2011). Cross-national analysis of the risk factors of child malnutrition among children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from the DHS. Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH, 16(5), 570-578. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3156.2011.02733.x

Objective To examine the risk factors of malnutrition among children whose mothers are infected with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Methods Multilevel logistic regression models applied to Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data collected during 2... Read More about Cross-national analysis of the risk factors of child malnutrition among children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from the DHS.

Investigating the association between HIV/AIDS and recent fertility patterns in Kenya (2010)
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Magadi, M., & Agwanda, A. O. (2010). Investigating the association between HIV/AIDS and recent fertility patterns in Kenya. Social science & medicine, 71(2), 335-344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.03.040

Findings from previous studies linking the HIV/AIDS epidemic and fertility of populations have remained inconclusive. In sub-Saharan Africa, demographic patterns point to the epidemic resulting in fertility reduction. However, evidence from the 2003... Read More about Investigating the association between HIV/AIDS and recent fertility patterns in Kenya.

Risk factors for severe child poverty in the UK (2010)
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Magadi, M. (2010). Risk factors for severe child poverty in the UK. Journal of Social Policy, 39(2), 297-316. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0047279409990651

Despite recent declines in child poverty in the UK, there is evidence that children from the poorest families remain a legitimate concern. Little is known about the circumstances of children in severe poverty for whom policy responses may need to be... Read More about Risk factors for severe child poverty in the UK.

Determinants of transitions to first sexual intercourse, marriage and pregnancy among female adolescents: evidence from South Nyanza, Kenya (2008)
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Magadi, M. A., & Agwanda, A. O. (2009). Determinants of transitions to first sexual intercourse, marriage and pregnancy among female adolescents: evidence from South Nyanza, Kenya. Journal of biosocial science, 41(3), 409-427. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021932008003210

Summary The timing of transitions to sexual activity, marriage and childbearing in sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing profound changes. This study investigates the determinants of adolescent transitions in South Nyanza, a socioeconomically deprived set... Read More about Determinants of transitions to first sexual intercourse, marriage and pregnancy among female adolescents: evidence from South Nyanza, Kenya.

Gender-role attitudes and reproductive health communication among female adolescents in South Nyanza, Kenya (2006)
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Agwanda, A., Obare, F., & Magadi, M. (2006). Gender-role attitudes and reproductive health communication among female adolescents in South Nyanza, Kenya. Etude de la population africaine = African population studies, 21(1), 37 - 54

In this paper, we use data from three districts of NyanzaProvince in Kenya to examine gender-role attitudes and reproductive health communication among adolescent females aged 12-19 years. We test for differences in gender-role attitudes between youn... Read More about Gender-role attitudes and reproductive health communication among female adolescents in South Nyanza, Kenya.

A comparative analysis of the use of maternal health services between teenagers and older mothers in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) (2006)
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Magadi, M. A., Agwanda, A. O., & Obare, F. O. (2007). A comparative analysis of the use of maternal health services between teenagers and older mothers in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). Social science & medicine, 64(6), 1311-1325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2006.11.004

This paper uses Demographic and Health Surveys data from 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa to examine the use of maternal health services by teenagers. A comparison of maternal health care between teenagers and older women, based on bivariate analys... Read More about A comparative analysis of the use of maternal health services between teenagers and older mothers in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS).

Size of newborn and caesarean section deliveries among teenagers in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from DHS (2006)
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Magadi, M., Agwanda, A., Obare, F., & Taffa, N. (2007). Size of newborn and caesarean section deliveries among teenagers in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from DHS. Journal of biosocial science, 39(2), 175-187. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021932006001313

This paper uses DHS data from 20 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, collected in the late 1990s and early 2000s, to examine perceived size of newborn and Caesarean section deliveries among teenagers in the region. A comparison between teenagers and old... Read More about Size of newborn and caesarean section deliveries among teenagers in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from DHS.