Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Community Health Worker Programmes in Zanzibar and Burundi: Enhancing Healthcare Access and Quality

Razafimbilavona Rasoanaivo, Higher Institute of Management (ISG) Nyamwanga Niyonsabaganwa, Higher Institute of Management (ISG) Ndayishimiye Nzabonimwe, Centre National de Recherche en Sciences de l'Education (CNRSE) Kabusoza Kanyonyere, Centre National de Recherche en Sciences de l'Education (CNRSE)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18818116
Published: December 10, 2005

Abstract

In Zanzibar and Burundi, healthcare access is significantly lower than in more developed regions due to geographical barriers and economic constraints. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, focus groups, and interviews with CHWs and patients to assess programme impact. Community health workers reported an increase of 40% in patient attendance at clinics where CHWPs were implemented compared to areas without such programmes. CHWPs significantly enhanced healthcare access by bridging the gap between underserved communities and healthcare services, particularly in rural areas. Continued support for CHWPs is recommended, along with expanded training opportunities and coordination with government health systems. Community Health Workers, Healthcare Access, Quality Improvement, Zanzibar, Burundi

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Razafimbilavona Rasoanaivo, Nyamwanga Niyonsabaganwa, Ndayishimiye Nzabonimwe, Kabusoza Kanyonyere (2005). Community Health Worker Programmes in Zanzibar and Burundi: Enhancing Healthcare Access and Quality. African Developmental Psychology, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18818116

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African geographycommunity health workersparticipatory action researchrural healthcare accessqualitative methodspublic health interventionsservice delivery models

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