Word on the Street is a collection of interactive StoryMaps that bring the reproductive health data to life through digital storytelling. StoryMaps amplify the voices of women around their reproductive health concerns, desires, and quality of life.
Word on The Street: Kenya
Word on The Street Kenya: This interactive StoryMap delves into the lived experiences of Kenyan women, weaving together their personal stories with relevant data to illuminate local realities. Built on ESRI’s ArcGIS platform, it is a collaborative effort developed by CAMI Health, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Union Movie Works, and Blackwell Films. This impactful project was made possible through the generous support.of the ViiV Healthcare Positive Action Programme grant.
Key Takeaways:
- Disproportionate Risks for Women:
Adolescent girls and young women in Kenya face significant health challenges. One in five adult women in Kisumu live with HIV and each year, 13% of women in Nairobi are diagnosed with chlamydia. The majority of pregnancies in Kenya from 2015-2019 were unintended, underscoring the interconnected risks of HIV, STIs, and unplanned pregnancies. - Identifying Hotspots:
Nairobi and Kisumu are key “hotspot” regions identified by CAMI Health’s MPT Target Population Mapping Tool, where high HIV prevalence and contraceptive needs overlap, signaling critical areas for intervention. - Regional Perspectives:
Word on the Street Kenya: Shares stories from Nairobi and Kisumu, amplifying the voices of adolescent girls, young women, men, and experts advocating for comprehensive reproductive health solutions.
Word on The Street: South Africa
Word on The Street South Africa: This dynamic StoryMap explores the unique perspectives of South African women, combining their powerful narratives with data insights to highlight regional contexts. Built on ESRI’s ArcGIS platform, as part of a collaboration between CAMI Health, Wits RHI, and FHI 360. It was made possible by the generous support of the American people through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the terms of cooperative agreement AID-OAA-A-15-00045.
Key Takeaways:
- Disproportionate Risks for Women:
In South Africa, young girls and women face serious health challenges from HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unmet contraceptive needs, highlighting the interconnected nature of these risks. Research indicates about 40% of women in South Africa have an active STI, with 10% of women being infected with more than one STI. - Identifying Hotspots:
Using CAMI Health’s MPT Target Population Mapping Tool, “hotspots” with overlapping high HIV prevalence and contraceptive needs were identified in sub-Saharan Africa, including Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town in South Africa. - Regional Perspectives:
Word on the Street South Africa: Features personal stories from South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, amplifying the voices of women and communities in these high-priority regions.
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