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This review evaluates the impact of community health worker programs on maternal mortality rates across South African provinces.

March 15, 2026Open Access

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Systematic literature review shows community health worker programs cut maternal mortality by 28% in provinces, highlighting resource challenges.

This review evaluates the impact of community health worker programs on maternal mortality rates across South African provinces.
Systematic literature review conducted using PubMed and Web of Science databases.
Included studies were assessed based on relevance and quality.
Provincial outcomes were compared between tailored intervention provinces and those without programs.
CHW programs reduced maternal mortality rates by 28% (95% CI: 18-38%).
Community engagement through CHWs significantly improved health outcomes.
Challenges include resource allocation and consistent training across provinces.

Nomzakhe Motsenbocker (2013) studied this question.

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Systematic literature review shows community health worker programs cut maternal mortality by 28% in provinces, highlighting resource challenges.