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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

Comparative analysis finds effective CHW programs in Sierra Leone and India, suggesting operational improvements for health interventions.

Key Points

  • CHW programs are vital for healthcare access in rural areas, enhancing community trust and engagement.
  • Regular supervision is linked to better CHW performance, with significant differences between Sierra Leone and India.
  • Cross-sectional analysis involved 236 participants, revealing distinct operational challenges faced by CHWs in both countries.
  • Strengthening systemic support, integrating technology, and ongoing training are essential for effective CHW models.

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Gendemeh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af59d7ad7bf08b1eade43chttps://doi.org/10.4103/sujhs.sujhs_21_25
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