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    Household Income and Linda Mama Maternal Healthcare Cover Uptake in Mukuru Slums in Nairobi City County – Kenya
    (INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS OF ACADEMICS & RESEARCH, 2023-10) Wambua, Ruth; Kaviku, Benjamin K.
    The low utilization of maternal health care coverage in sub-Saharan Africa is a pressing concern, as it impacts the well-being of mothers and children and the reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality. Despite recognizing the critical role of insurance in risk management, there is limited uptake, necessitating swift policy interventions. This study investigates the influence of household income on the adoption of Linda Mama maternal healthcare coverage in Nairobi's Mukuru slums, guided by the Cumulative Prospect Theory. Using a descriptive research design and stratified random sampling, data were collected from 230 individuals, including county health executives, health directors, community health workers, and expectant women aged 18-49 living in Mukuru Slums, out of a possible target population of 524. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis. The study found a significant positive correlation between household income and the uptake of Linda Mama maternal healthcare coverage in Mukuru slums. Consequently, the study recommends that policymakers take action to alleviate financial constraints for low-income households, with the aim of increasing the utilization of the Linda Mama program among vulnerable populations in Mukuru slums. This intervention would contribute to improving maternal and child health outcomes in the region, addressing the perplexing issue of low maternal healthcare coverage in sub Saharan Africa.