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The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of community health worker programmes in reducing maternal mortality in urban Zimbabwe.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Longitudinal Analysis of Community Health Worker Programmes' Success in Reducing Maternal Mortality Among Pregnant Women in Urban Zimbabwean Centers,Setting

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Longitudinal analysis reveals community health worker programmes decline maternal mortality in urban Zimbabwe, suggesting effective intervention.

The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of community health worker programmes in reducing maternal mortality in urban Zimbabwe.
Conducted a longitudinal analysis using data over a specific time frame
Employed logistic regression models to analyze programme impact
Assessed maternal mortality rates among participants receiving community health worker services compared to non-participants
Observed an 18% decline in maternal mortality rate among programme participants
Findings indicate significant effectiveness of community health worker services
Recommended further research to enhance long-term programme sustainability

Tracey Griffiths-Ellis (2010) studied this question.

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Longitudinal analysis reveals community health worker programmes decline maternal mortality in urban Zimbabwe, suggesting effective intervention.