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January 1, 2025Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences

A comparative study of community health worker programs in Sierra Leone and India: Lessons for strengthening primary healthcare systems

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CGChristian GendemehAKAtul KhajuriaFGFeima Bockarie Gendemeh

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Overview

Cross-sectional study highlights differing effectiveness and support mechanisms in CHW programs in Sierra Leone and India, indicating need for stronger integration of technology and supervision.

Key Points

  • CHW programs are vital for healthcare access in both Sierra Leone and India, ensuring health equity in rural communities.
  • Supervision frequency and ongoing training support in India significantly enhance CHW performance compared to Sierra Leone.
  • A cross-sectional descriptive analysis utilized mixed-methods, including structured interviews and thematic data analysis, to evaluate CHW effectiveness.
  • Strengthening programmatic support and integrating mHealth tools is essential for improving CHW effectiveness in both countries.

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Gendemeh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af76b97567bf4f94fefa9chttps://doi.org/10.4103/sujhs.sujhs_21_25
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