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February 28, 2026Open Access

Assessment of Community Health Workers' Outreach Programme's Effectiveness in Preventing AIDS Among Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya: A Six-Month Retrospective Review

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This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of community health workers' outreach programmes in preventing HIV/AIDS among female sex workers.
Conducted a comprehensive search of electronic databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar.
Included studies focused on CHW interventions targeting FSWs for at least six months post-intervention.
Utilized a retrospective review methodology.
CHW outreach programmes significantly reduced AIDS-related infections among FSWs by 20%.
Confidence interval for reduction was reported as 95% CI: 18-23%.
Results indicate a promising role for CHWs in HIV prevention when tailored interventions are provided.

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Retrospective review shows significant reduction in AIDS-related infections among female sex workers, suggesting effective outreach by CHWs.

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Retrospective review shows significant reduction in AIDS-related infections among female sex workers, suggesting effective outreach by CHWs.