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To assess the impact of community health worker interventions on maternal mortality rates in informal housing zones in Lagos.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Community Health Workers' Impact on Maternal Mortality Rates in Lagos Informal Housing Zones: An Intervention Study

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To assess the impact of community health worker interventions on maternal mortality rates in informal housing zones in Lagos.
Quasi-experimental design utilized for data collection.
Pre- and post-intervention data collected from informal housing zones.
Comparison made with control areas to evaluate the impact of community health workers.
Maternal mortality rates decreased by 15% in intervention areas compared to controls.
Confidence interval for effect estimated between -20% to -10%.
Support for community health workers in improving maternal healthcare outcomes.

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Intervention study shows a 15% reduction in maternal mortality in informal housing with community health workers, indicating potential benefits.

Fahadu Usman (2011) studied this question.

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Intervention study shows a 15% reduction in maternal mortality in informal housing with community health workers, indicating potential benefits.