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April 28, 2026Advances in Public HealthOpen Access

Rural–Urban Disparities in Noncommunicable Diseases and Associated Factors Among Women of Reproductive Age: An Analysis of the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey

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DODavid Mensah OtooFOFrancesca OrengePTPrince Tsekpetse

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals rural-urban disparities in NCD prevalence among women, indicating critical intervention needs.

Key Points

  • This study aims to analyze rural-urban disparities in the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases among Kenyan women of reproductive age.
  • Utilized cross-sectional data from the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey.
  • Sample included 32,156 women aged 15-49.
  • Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression models.
  • NCD prevalence was 8.0% overall; higher in urban areas (8.6%) than rural (7.7%).
  • Age and marital status significantly increased NCD risk (e.g., age 45-49 rural: HR 4.2, urban: HR 3.8).
  • 51% of rural-urban disparities were linked to sociodemographic characteristics; 49% unexplained.

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Otoo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f04e9b727298f751e72898https://doi.org/10.1155/adph/1474061
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