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March 3, 2026Open Access

Maternal and Child Health Awareness Programmes Through Community Health Workers in Urban Cotonou, Benin: A Longitudinal Impact Evaluation

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AAAkosua AgyeiwoAAAlphonse AgbenouïUniversité de ParakouAAAlassane AgboginAfrican Union

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Implication

Longitudinal evaluation shows improved health outcomes in urban mothers and children through community health initiatives.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the impact of maternal and child health awareness programs led by community health workers in urban Cotonou.
  • Mixed-methods approach using surveys and qualitative interviews
  • Data collection from a representative sample over two years
  • Baseline measurements recorded at the start of the intervention
  • 25% increase in community health workers' confidence in delivering health messages
  • 60% of mothers reported improved knowledge on nutrition and hygiene practices
  • Evidence suggests effectiveness of CHW-led programs in enhancing maternal and child health awareness

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Agyeiwo et al. (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67f1ff353c071a6f0b1f2https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18825560
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