The community has good perceptions towards the management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers: Findings from a qualitative study in Northern Kenya

Acute malnutrition is a persistent problem in Kenya’s drylands. In these settings, caregivers face geographic and economic challenges in accessing health services for malnourished children, leading to low service coverage and sub-optimal treatment outcomes. This study conducted in Turkana and Isiolo counties explored community members’ perceptions regarding acute malnutrition treatment by community health volunteers (CHVs), currently called community health promoters, at home. Data were collected through focus group discussions and key informant interviews with caregivers of children, CHVs, staff of implementing organizations, supervisors of CHVs, and community leaders.