What is it about?
School retention in Kenya after COVID-19 was lower for girls due to age, internet access, work, pregnancy, and marriage, while boys faced income loss, work, and substance use. Financial challenges affected both, highlighting gendered barriers to staying in school
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Why is it important?
This study reveals gendered barriers to school retention in Kenya post-COVID-19, combining data and narratives for a nuanced view. Its focus on marginalized adolescents offers timely insights for targeted policies to address pandemic-driven educational challenges
Perspectives
Writing this article was a rewarding experience as it allowed me to explore the pressing issue of school retention among marginalized adolescents in Kenya. It also opened up discussions with policymakers and educators, leading to more involvement in addressing education challenges post-COVID-19
Dr Ruth Nanjekho WAFUBWA
Population Council
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This page is a summary of: Adolescent school retention post COVID-19 school closures in Kenya: A mixed-methods study, PLOS One, December 2024, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0315497.
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