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The study aims to evaluate the impact of community health workers on maternal health outcomes in urban Tanzania.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Community Health Workers' Influence on Maternal Health in Urban Tanzania: Adoptions and Mortality Reductions

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MNMunyua Kijanga NgowiTanzania Wildlife Research Institute KMKambaragwe MwakisembeTanzania Wildlife Research Institute

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Quantitative analysis shows CHWs improve prenatal care uptake and reduce maternal mortality in urban Tanzania, suggesting enhanced training is beneficial.

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The study aims to evaluate the impact of community health workers on maternal health outcomes in urban Tanzania.
Conducted quantitative surveys among community health workers, community leaders, and mothers-to-be
Supplemented findings with focus group discussions
Analyzed changes in maternal mortality rates and prenatal care uptake
Reduced maternal mortality by 20% in urban settings
Increased prenatal care uptake from 35% to 60%
Highlights the crucial role of CHWs in maternal health initiatives

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Ngowi et al. (2002) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe34695ddcd3a253e70f3 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18751790

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Quantitative analysis shows CHWs improve prenatal care uptake and reduce maternal mortality in urban Tanzania, suggesting enhanced training is beneficial.

Community Health Workers' Influence on Maternal Health in Urban Tanzania: Adoptions and Mortality Reductions

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Community Health Workers' Influence on Maternal Health in Urban Tanzania: Adoptions and Mortality Reductions

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