Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Eradicating Pneumonia in Ugandan Smaller Settlements Through Community Health Worker Programmes: An Analytical Study in African Contexts

Martin Kagenda Ntaganda, Department of Advanced Studies, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Grace Odhiambo Namugizi, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) James Okello Makoyi, Kampala International University (KIU)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18814942
Published: December 5, 2005

Abstract

Eradicating pneumonia remains a significant public health challenge in Uganda, particularly among smaller settlements where access to healthcare services is limited. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including cross-sectional surveys and qualitative interviews with CHWs and local authorities to assess programme implementation and outcomes. Community health workers reported a 20% reduction in pneumonia cases among children under five years old following the introduction of regular vaccinations and hygiene education sessions. CHW programmes have shown promise in improving access to healthcare services and promoting preventive measures against pneumonia in smaller Ugandan settlements. Further research should focus on scaling up successful interventions, integrating CHWs into primary health care networks, and enhancing community engagement for sustained impact. Pneumonia, Community Health Workers, Smaller Settlements, Public Health

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Martin Kagenda Ntaganda, Grace Odhiambo Namugizi, James Okello Makoyi (2005). Eradicating Pneumonia in Ugandan Smaller Settlements Through Community Health Worker Programmes: An Analytical Study in African Contexts. African Theoretical Statistics (Pure Science), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18814942

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UgandaSmaller SettlementsCommunity Health WorkersEpidemiologyPublic Health StrategiesHealth EducationAnthropology

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