Exploring patient-provider interactions and the health system's responsiveness to street-connected children and youth in Kenya: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Embleton Lonnie (Author), Shah Pooja (Author), Gayapersad Allison (Author), Kiptui Reuben (Author), Ayuku David (Author), Wachira Juddy (Author), Apondi Edith (Author), Braitstein Paula (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Kenya, street-connected children and youth (SCY) have poor health outcomes and die prematurely due to preventable causes. This suggests they are not accessing or receiving adequately responsive healthcare to prevent morbidity and mortality. We sought to gain insight into the h...