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Community Health Worker Programs: Effectiveness and Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa

by Emma Anderson 1,*
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Emma Anderson
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JMCR  2019 1(1):3; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20191030
Received: 22 August 2019 / Accepted: 26 September 2019 / Published Online: 30 October 2019
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Abstract

Community Health Worker (CHW) programs have gained significant attention as a potential solution to address the healthcare challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper aims to explore the effectiveness and challenges associated with CHW programs in the region. The analysis is based on a comprehensive review of existing literature, case studies, and empirical evidence. The paper finds that CHW programs have demonstrated positive outcomes in improving access to healthcare, reducing mortality rates, and enhancing health literacy among the community. However, several challenges have been identified, including inadequate training and supervision, limited resources, and the struggle to maintain sustainability. The study highlights the importance of addressing these challenges through effective policy implementation, broader community engagement, and enhanced support from both governmental and non-governmental organizations. The findings suggest that, with the right strategies in place, CHW programs can become a valuable asset in the fight against diseases and improving the overall health status of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Keywords: Community Health Workers, Sub-Saharan Africa, Healthcare challenges, Health literacy, Sustainability.;
Copyright: © 2019 by Anderson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Anderson, E. Community Health Worker Programs: Effectiveness and Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Medical Care Research, 2019, 1, 3. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20191030
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Anderson E. Community Health Worker Programs: Effectiveness and Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Medical Care Research; 2019, 1(1):3. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20191030
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Anderson, Emma 2019. "Community Health Worker Programs: Effectiveness and Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa" Journal of Medical Care Research 1, no.1:3. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20191030
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Anderson, E. (2019). Community Health Worker Programs: Effectiveness and Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Medical Care Research, 1(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20191030

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