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ReviewAfrican journal of disability2025

Impact of health conditions on daily functioning in Kenyan populations: A scoping review.

Naomi W Kingau, Quinette A Louw, Maria Y Charumbira

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Review in African journal of disability, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Naomi W KingauDepartment of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7936-252X
Quinette A LouwDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences (CHS), Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0238-0943
Maria Y CharumbiraDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences (CHS), Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2441-2566

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Kenya faces significant challenges in addressing the impact of various health conditions. Understanding the functioning problems associated with these conditions is crucial for informing targeted interventions and improving overall healthcare outcomes. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and types of functioning problems associated with health conditions contributing most to Years Lived with Disability in the adult Kenyan population and to identify the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) domains and categories most affected. Method: A scoping review was conducted. Searches were performed across multiple databases using relevant keywords and inclusion criteria. Studies published between January 2006 and December 2023 were eligible. Data were extracted from 39 eligible studies using a web-based software application ( Results: Major depressive disorder, human immunodeficiency virus, low back pain and fractures were identified as the leading conditions contributing to functioning problems in Kenya. The most prevalent problems included walking difficulties, paraesthesia, various forms of pain and depression. The most affected ICF domains were mobility (d4), sensory function and pain (b2) and mental (b1). Conclusion: The comprehensive description of functioning problems associated with priority health conditions in Kenya can be used to develop targeted interventions to improve health outcomes across affected domains. Contribution: This research enhances comprehension of disability burden guiding intervention development and policy formulation for improved rehabilitation and offers a platform for further evidence-based strategies to tackle the country's complex health challenges.

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activity limitationdisabilityfunctional impairmentfunctional lossparticipation restriction

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PMID40357350
PMCPMC12067023

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