Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Community Health Clinics and Maternal Health in Nairobi’s Slums: A Longitudinal Comparative Analysis

Wambugu Ochieng, Department of Advanced Studies, Technical University of Kenya Mukalazi Muthoni, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Kibet Ngugi, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18859581
Published: October 23, 2007

Abstract

This study examines the impact of Community Health Clinics (CHCs) on maternal health outcomes in Nairobi’s slums over a five-year period. Data from five years of longitudinal studies conducted at four CHCs were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. CHCs reported a significant reduction in maternal deaths by 25% compared to pre-CHC baseline rates, with a notable increase in antenatal care utilization among women. The findings suggest that CHCs play a crucial role in improving maternal health outcomes and can be effective when adequately supported and staffed. Investment in training for CHC staff and provision of essential supplies are recommended to enhance their effectiveness.

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Wambugu Ochieng, Mukalazi Muthoni, Kibet Ngugi (2007). Community Health Clinics and Maternal Health in Nairobi’s Slums: A Longitudinal Comparative Analysis. African Corporate Governance Law (Law/Business crossover), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18859581

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African geographymaternal health outcomescommunity health clinicsNairobi slumslongitudinal studiespublic health interventionsspatial analysis

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