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March 10, 2026Open Access

Time-Specific Outcomes of Community Health Worker Programmes on Maternal Mortality Reduction in Kenyan Rural Areas,

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WNWambugu NgugiTechnical University of KenyaKMKajwang MutisoAfrican Population and Health Research CenterMGMogasai GithiimboKenya Medical Research Institute

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Implication

Mixed-methods analysis shows significant decline in maternal deaths in Kenyan rural areas, suggesting effective CHW interventions.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the impact of community health worker programmes on reducing maternal mortality in rural Kenya.
  • Utilized a mixed-methods approach encompassing survey data and qualitative interviews.
  • Collected data from community health workers, community members, and healthcare providers.
  • Analyzed changes in maternal mortality rates before and after CHW interventions.
  • Achieved a statistically significant reduction in maternal mortality rates by 34%.
  • Noted improvements in access to care facilitated by CHW interventions.
  • Significant reductions were observed during specific timeframes post-intervention.

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Ngugi et al. (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af956970916d39fea4ce2fhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18916102
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