Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Community Health Workers' Role in Malaria Prevention: Evaluating Outcomes and Sustainability in Rural Western Uganda

Chirinda Onyango, Department of Epidemiology, Busitema University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18945298
Published: May 17, 2012

Abstract

This case study examines the role of community health workers in malaria prevention within rural Western Uganda. Community surveys were conducted using a convenience sampling method to assess malaria prevalence and knowledge levels. Data analysis included chi-squared tests for statistical significance. A statistically significant reduction in malaria incidence was observed (p < $0.05$, with robust standard errors of ±2%). Community health workers played a crucial role in enhancing community awareness and reducing malaria cases, demonstrating the potential for sustainable malaria prevention strategies in rural settings. Further research should be conducted to identify long-term sustainability measures for these programmes, including monitoring costs and effectiveness over time.

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Chirinda Onyango (2012). Community Health Workers' Role in Malaria Prevention: Evaluating Outcomes and Sustainability in Rural Western Uganda. African Stem Cell Research (Medical), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18945298

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GeographicAfricaKenyaVillagesSustainableMalariaPrevention

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