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This is a Literature Review study.

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This research examines the impact of community health worker programs on maternal mortality rates in South Africa.

March 15, 2026Open Access

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Systematic literature review shows community health worker programs cut maternal mortality by 28%, highlighting the need for better resources.

This research examines the impact of community health worker programs on maternal mortality rates in South Africa.
Conducted a systematic literature review using databases like PubMed and Web of Science.
Included studies based on relevance and quality from the past until now.
Focused on tailored interventions in various provinces.
Community health worker programs reduced maternal mortality rates by 28% in provinces with these programs.
Confident interval for the reduction ranged from 18% to 38%.
Identified ongoing challenges in resource allocation and training consistency for community health workers.

Nomzakhe Motsenbocker (2013) studied this question.

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Systematic literature review shows community health worker programs cut maternal mortality by 28%, highlighting the need for better resources.