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February 27, 2026Open Access

Evaluating Community Health Worker Programmes Against Malaria in Rural Mozambique: A Mixed-Methods Study in Tete Province 2003

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FAFernanda AfonsoNNNehemia NhamatengoPedagogical UniversityVCVera ChikopoCatholic University of Mozambique

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Implication

Mixed-methods study reveals effectiveness of CHW programmes in reducing malaria cases in Mozambique, indicating need for community engagement.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of community health worker (CHW) programmes in reducing malaria in rural Mozambique.
  • Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews
  • Data collection in Tete Province from January to June
  • 450 households surveyed to assess malaria incidence
  • CHW activities resulted in an 18% reduction in malaria cases
  • Thematic analysis indicated improvements in health education and service provision
  • Study highlighted need for better community engagement and resource allocation

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Afonso et al. (2003) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a1359eed1d949a99abfbb9https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18769461
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