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ArticleGlobal health action2026

Residents' perspectives on a community health worker-delivered household air pollution prevention programme pilot in Eldoret, Kenya: a qualitative evaluation.

Sepeedeh Saleh, Diana Menya, Maureene Ondayo, Noelle Sutton, Edna Sang, Sharon Cherono, Esilaba Anabwani, Nancy Chebichii, Serena Saligari, Daniel Pope and 1 more

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Sepeedeh SalehDepartment of Public Health, Policy & Systems, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-1944-1677
Diana MenyaSchool of Public Health, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.ORCID 0000-0003-3708-1871
Maureene OndayoSchool of Environmental Studies, University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya.ORCID 0000-0002-7202-2562
Noelle SuttonSchool of Public Health, Amref International University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Edna SangSchool of Public Health, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
Sharon CheronoSchool of Public Health, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
Esilaba AnabwaniSchool of Public Health, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
Nancy ChebichiiPublic Health & Health Systems, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.ORCID 0000-0002-5278-739X
Serena SaligariDepartment of Public Health, Policy & Systems, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-7565-965X
Daniel PopeDepartment of Public Health, Policy & Systems, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-2694-5478
James MwitariPublic Health & Health Systems, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.ORCID 0000-0001-7464-1677

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backgroundHousehold air pollution (HAP), from the use of polluting fuels for cooking, heating, and lighting, poses significant health and environmental risks, particularly in low-resource settings. The Community Household Air Pollution Prevention Programme (CHAP-PP) integrated a 'household air pollution, health, and prevention' module into Kenyan national Community Health Worker training, involving household-based education, awareness-raising, and discussions around air pollution, health, and clean energy.

objectivesThis evaluation examined residents' perspectives on the programme, considering impacts on energy use and HAP exposures in the context of wider experiences and providing recommendations for improvement.

methodsThis qualitative descriptive study used semi-structured interviews and one focus group discussion with purposively selected household representatives, analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

resultsResidents welcomed the programme, reporting enhanced knowledge around HAP-related risks, harm mitigation practices (e.g. improved ventilation), and clean fuels. The latter enabled clean fuel adoption for some, but residual challenges remained. Using the COM-B (Capability-Opportunity-Motivation-Behaviour) model we considered how the programme influenced communities' clean fuel uptake. Participants proposed solutions to financial barriers precluding clean fuel use including subsidies, value-added tax removal, and 'pay-as-you-go' schemes for liquefied petroleum gas, some of which have since been implemented.

conclusionsThe CHAP-PP programme was felt to be successful, increasing HAP awareness and supporting harm mitigation and transitions to cleaner cooking. Findings have informed module rollout nationally and contributed to Kenya's HAP prevention strategy. Ongoing efforts aim to improve affordability and scale clean cooking solutions, with future evaluations planned to assess long-term impacts on energy use and health outcomes.\.

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Air Pollution, IndoorCommunity Health WorkersCookingFemaleFocus GroupsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInterviews as TopicKenyaMalePilot ProjectsProgram EvaluationQualitative Researchclean cooking solutionsclean energycommunity health workers (CHWs)Household air pollution (HAP)sustainable development goals (SDGs)

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