Study protocol: realist evaluation of effectiveness and sustainability of a community health workers programme in improving maternal and child health in Nigeria

Authors: Tolib Mirzoev, Enyi Etiaba, Bassey Ebenso, Benjamin Uzochukwu, Ana Manzano, Obinna Onwujekwe, Reinhard Huss, Nkoli Ezumah, Joseph P. Hicks, James Newell and Timothy Ensor

Community health workers can increase access to, and coverage of, health services – particularly maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes in Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries. This 5 year study aimed to evaluate the Nigerian CHW scheme using a mixed-methods realist approach will make an important contribution to health systems strengthening in Nigeria. 

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Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Resource Type: Research

Year: 2016

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Country: Nigeria