Quality of Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Selected Urban Informal Settlement in Nairobi, Kenya,

Abstract

Nairobi's rapid population growth and unregulated urbanization has led to an increase in people living in informal settlements. Lack of essential services has led to stalling maternal and neonatal mortality rates. While many births occur in healthcare facilities, disparities in the quality of care persist. This study assessed the quality of maternal and newborn health services available and accessible to mothers and newborns in Korogocho and Viwandani to understand the gaps in efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortalities.