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This study aims to evaluate the impact of community-driven workshops on maternal health education in Nairobi slums.

March 1, 2026Open Access

Community-Driven Maternal Health Education Workshops in Nairobi Slums: A Longitudinal Impact Study

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Quasi-experimental study shows improved maternal health knowledge in Nairobi slums, suggesting community involvement is key.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of community-driven workshops on maternal health education in Nairobi slums.
Quasi-experimental design to assess pre- and post-workshop changes.
Data collected through structured interviews with 150 randomly selected participants.
Participants’ knowledge and intentions regarding maternal health assessed before and after workshops.
Participants showed a significant increase in knowledge about maternal health, with a mean increase of 32%.
68% of participants who attended all workshop sessions expressed higher intentions to seek medical care.
The workshops had a positive but variable impact, indicating the need for optimization in delivery methods.

Kibet et al. (2004) studied this question.

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