Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Research interest in community health worker programs has grown steadily in recent years, driven by its demonstrated relevance to selected urban slums in nigeria in both laboratory and field settings.

Despite this interest, the precise relationship between community health worker programs and immunization coverage in selected urban slums in nigeria remains incompletely characterized, particularly under conditions typical of Nigeria's research and production environment.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

There is currently limited empirical evidence on how community health worker programs affects immunization coverage in selected urban slums in nigeria, making it difficult for researchers and practitioners to draw reliable, context-appropriate conclusions. This study addresses that gap through a structured investigation.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To determine the effect of community health worker programs on immunization coverage of selected urban slums in nigeria.
2. To evaluate the extent to which community health worker programs influences immunization coverage.
3. To identify the conditions under which community health worker programs has the greatest effect on immunization coverage.
4. To recommend practices based on the observed relationship between community health worker programs and immunization coverage.

1.4 Research Questions

1. What is the effect of community health worker programs on immunization coverage of selected urban slums in nigeria?
2. To what extent does community health worker programs influence immunization coverage?
3. Under what conditions does community health worker programs have the greatest effect on immunization coverage?
4. What practices can be recommended based on this relationship?

1.5 Significance of the Study

This study is significant to researchers and practitioners working with selected urban slums in nigeria, offering evidence on how community health worker programs relates to immunization coverage. It also contributes to the broader literature in community health by documenting findings specific to the conditions under which the study was conducted.

1.6 Scope of the Study

The study is limited to examining Community Health Worker Programs and its relationship with immunization coverage in selected urban slums in nigeria, reflecting a clearly defined scope of analysis; conclusions are drawn strictly from the conditions and samples used in the study.