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This research aims to evaluate how microcredit programs impact healthcare access in urban slums, specifically in Nairobi.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Microcredit Expansion in Nairobi Slums: A Meta-Analysis on Healthcare Access Barriers and Solutions

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This research aims to evaluate how microcredit programs impact healthcare access in urban slums, specifically in Nairobi.
Conducted a meta-analysis of studies on microcredit programs and healthcare access.
Included studies compared healthcare utilization before and after microcredit implementation.
Used meta-regression models to analyze data and estimate treatment effects.
Microcredit expansion led to a 25% increase in healthcare utilization (p < 0.01) among urban slum residents.
Improvements in healthcare access varied by socioeconomic status, benefiting lower-income households more.

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Meta-analysis finds microcredit boosts healthcare access in Nairobi slums, suggesting financial solutions are effective.

Gitonga et al. (2013) studied this question.

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