Authors: Nicholas Paul Oliphant, Nicolas Ray, Khaled Bensaid, Adama Ouedraogo, Asma Yaroh Gali, Oumarou Habi, Ibrahim Maazou, Rocco Panciera, Maria Muñiz, Zeynabou Sy, Samuel Manda, Debra Jackson, and Tanya Doherty
Researchers used complete georeferenced census and other high-resolution spatial datasets to compare proximity of community health posts and CHWs in Niger in 2000 and 2013. Through modeling, they estimated that CHWs increased access to and geographical coverage of healthcare. The results highlight the utility of CHWs in increasing access to primary healthcare in low-resource settings.
Link: Optimising geographical accessibility to primary health care: a geospatial analysis of community health posts and community health workers in Niger
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Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Geography, Geospatial analysis, Primary Health Care
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2021
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Niger
Publisher May Restrict Access: No