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Impact Evaluation of Community Health Volunteers on Maternal Mortality Rates in Kano City, Nigeria: A Mixed Methods Study

Sunday Obiora, Babcock University Felix Adeyemi, Department of Advanced Studies, University of Maiduguri Chidera Nwosu, Babcock University Ifeyinfa Ezieku, University of Benin
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18854678
Published: July 24, 2007

Abstract

Maternal mortality rates in Kano City, Nigeria remain high despite efforts by healthcare providers. Community health volunteers (CHVs) are increasingly recognised as a critical component of maternal health interventions. A mixed methods study combining quantitative data from surveys and qualitative insights from focus group discussions. Data collection took place in Kano City, Nigeria between January and March . CHVs reported a significant increase in prenatal care uptake among women (85% vs. baseline 70%), associated with improved health outcomes. Community health volunteers effectively enhance maternal healthcare access and quality of care, warranting their continued integration into public health strategies. Integrate CHVs into comprehensive maternal healthcare programmes, prioritising training and support to sustain positive impacts.

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Sunday Obiora, Felix Adeyemi, Chidera Nwosu, Ifeyinfa Ezieku (2007). Impact Evaluation of Community Health Volunteers on Maternal Mortality Rates in Kano City, Nigeria: A Mixed Methods Study. African Cognitive Psychology (Social/Humanities overlap), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18854678

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African geographycommunity healthmixed methodsqualitative analysisquantitative datasocial determinantscultural anthropology

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