Authors: G. E. Khumalo, S. Ntuli, E. Lutge & T. P. Mashamba-Thompson
This study sought to describe the spatial distribution of CHWs in relation to the geographic prevalence of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in South Africa. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing secondary data for geospatial analysis. Overall, results demonstrated shortages and misallocations of CHWs across South African districts, including no clear pattern in the distribution of CHWs in relation to HIV prevalence. These findings indicate that a reallocation of CHWs to districts with high levels of HIV prevalence and poverty may be important to strengthen South Africa’s response to the HIV epidemic.
Link: Geo-analysis: the distribution of community health workers in relation to the HIV prevalence in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa
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Resource Topic: CHW, HIV Prevalence
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2022
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: South Africa
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