Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)
Development and Evaluation of Community Health Worker Training Programmes in Nairobi Slums: A Perspective on Maternal Care Initiatives in Africa
Oscar Kinyanjui, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Wambugu Ndioga, Pwani University
Mwenda Owino, Strathmore University
Odhiambo Ochieng, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Strathmore University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18727771
Published: August 17, 2001
Abstract
In Nairobi slums, maternal care services are often inadequate, leading to high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality. A mixed-methods approach including surveys, focus groups, and observational studies was employed to assess CHW practices and knowledge gaps. Training programmes for CHWs have the potential to enhance maternal health outcomes in Nairobi slums by addressing knowledge gaps and improving service delivery. Promote sustained training and continuous support for CHWs, with community engagement as a key component of future initiatives.
How to Cite
Oscar Kinyanjui, Wambugu Ndioga, Mwenda Owino, Odhiambo Ochieng (2001). Development and Evaluation of Community Health Worker Training Programmes in Nairobi Slums: A Perspective on Maternal Care Initiatives in Africa. African Computational Pharmaceutical Sciences (Applied aspect), Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18727771
Keywords
African geographymaternal healthcommunity health workersslum studiesqualitative methodsparticipatory evaluationpublic health initiatives