African Human Development (Interdisciplinary - | 06 September 2004
Community Health Worker Training Programmes for Tuberculosis Prevention in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: An Evaluation of Case Management Quality and Community Engagement Indices 2004
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Abstract
This study examines the effectiveness of community health worker training programmes in Tanzania for tuberculosis prevention. Qualitative data was collected through interviews with stakeholders, focus group discussions, and document reviews. The analysis focused on themes related to programme implementation and participant experiences. Community health workers reported a significant improvement in their ability to manage tuberculosis cases effectively after receiving training, particularly in the area of stigma reduction among community members. The findings suggest that targeted interventions can enhance community engagement and improve case management outcomes for tuberculosis prevention. Future programmes should prioritise continuous feedback mechanisms and ongoing capacity-building for health workers to sustain improvements. community health worker training, tuberculosis prevention, Tanzania