Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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The Role of Community Health Workers in Tuberculosis Diagnostics and Treatment: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Rural Uganda

Muhumuza Elvis Kampayire, Gulu University Kabaka Stephen Okello, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18916180
Published: September 8, 2010

Abstract

Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a critical role in tuberculosis diagnostics and treatment in rural areas of Uganda. A mixed-methods study combining quantitative data from health records with qualitative insights from interviews with CHWs and patients. Data collection spans two years across three rural districts. CHWs facilitated a significant increase in the number of TB cases detected (30% higher than previous rates), resulting in improved patient adherence to treatment protocols, reducing transmission risks by 25%. CHWs are essential for enhancing tuberculosis diagnostic services and treatment outcomes in rural Uganda. Policy makers should prioritise training and support for CHWs to maximise their impact on TB control efforts.

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Muhumuza Elvis Kampayire, Kabaka Stephen Okello (2010). The Role of Community Health Workers in Tuberculosis Diagnostics and Treatment: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Rural Uganda. African Trade Policy and Economics (Economics/Political Science/Law, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18916180

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UgandaCHWsTBCost-EffectivenessMixed-MethodsRuralEpidemiology

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