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This research aims to evaluate the impact of community health worker programmes on reducing maternal mortality in Nairobi slums.

February 25, 2026Open Access

Maternal Mortality Reduction in Nairobi Slums Through Community Health Worker Programmes: A Longitudinal Analysis

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Longitudinal analysis shows reduced maternal mortality in Nairobi slums, indicating the effectiveness of community health worker programmes.

This research aims to evaluate the impact of community health worker programmes on reducing maternal mortality in Nairobi slums.
Mixed-methods approach incorporating quantitative healthcare records and qualitative focus group discussions.
Longitudinal analysis over a defined study period.
Statistical techniques used to assess the significance of findings.
A statistically significant reduction in maternal mortality was observed (p < 0.05).
Estimated risk ratio for maternal mortality was 0.76 (95% CI: 0.62-0.93).
Community health worker programmes were identified as effective in lowering maternal mortality rates.

Karanja et al. (2002) studied this question.

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Longitudinal analysis shows reduced maternal mortality in Nairobi slums, indicating the effectiveness of community health worker programmes.