Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Expanding Maternal Health Services through Community Health Workers in Mali's Central Indian River Delta: An Effectiveness Study

Alassane Traoré, USTTB Bamako (University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies) Seyni Sow, USTTB Bamako (University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies) Ibrahima Diallo, Department of Advanced Studies, University of Bamako (consolidated) Kamissou Konaté, Department of Advanced Studies, Rural Polytechnic Institute (IPR/IFRA) of Katibougou
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18914286
Published: February 26, 2010

Abstract

Maternal health services in Mali's Central Indian River Delta are underutilized, with significant disparities across communities. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews and quantitative data analysis was employed to assess CHW impact on maternal healthcare utilization and patient satisfaction levels. Community health workers significantly increased maternal healthcare utilization by 25% within six months, particularly among rural populations with limited access to formal healthcare facilities. CHWs demonstrated effective in bridging gaps in maternal care provision in the Central Indian River Delta of Mali. Expand CHW training programmes and integrate them into existing health infrastructure for broader coverage and sustainability.

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Alassane Traoré, Seyni Sow, Ibrahima Diallo, Kamissou Konaté (2010). Expanding Maternal Health Services through Community Health Workers in Mali's Central Indian River Delta: An Effectiveness Study. African Macroeconomic Studies, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18914286

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Geographical Indicators of MaliIndian River DeltaCommunity Health WorkersMaternal Mortality ReductionMixed-Methods ApproachIndigenous Knowledge SystemsPublic Health Policies

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