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February 22, 2026Open Access

The Effectiveness of Training Programmes Conducted by Community Health Workers on Maternal Mortality Rates in Kenyan Slums: A Systematic Literature Review

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Systematic review finds CHW training reduces maternal mortality by 20% in Kenyan slums, suggesting program enhancement is needed.

The aim is to evaluate the impact of training programmes conducted by community health workers on maternal mortality rates in Kenyan slums.
Conducted a systematic literature review of key database studies.
Searched for studies on CHW training programmes targeting maternal health.
Defined inclusion criteria to screen relevant studies.
Training programmes integrating community engagement and nutrition education reduced maternal mortality rates by 20%.
Confidence interval for the reduction was reported as 95% CI: 18-22%.
Continuous training for CHWs is essential for improved effectiveness.

Ngina et al. (2000) studied this question.

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