Cash for care: nigeria study tests whether money can save mothers and babies
NCT ID NCT04090762
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study in Nigeria tested whether giving pregnant women cash payments for attending prenatal visits and giving birth at a health facility could improve health outcomes for mothers and babies. Over 36,000 women participated. Some women also received information about their personal pregnancy risks. The goal was to see if these incentives increase use of medical care and reduce deaths.
What this could mean
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Active substance
conditional cash transfer and risk information
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce maternal and newborn deaths by encouraging more women to use prenatal care and give birth at health facilities.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a medical treatment. Results may depend on local context and may not apply to other regions. Cash transfers may not address all barriers to care.
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Locations
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Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria