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Proximity to a community health worker is associated with utilization of malaria treatment services in the community among under-five children: a cross-sectional study in rural Uganda

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Authors: Micheal Mazzi, Francis Bajunirwe,Emmanuel Aheebwe,Simpson Nuwamanya, Fred N Bagenda

Health facilities are difficult to access in rural parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. For malaria, poor access contributes to delayed treatment.  Community Health Workers provide a viable option for extending access to prompt malaria treatment. This study evaluated utilization of CHW service in relation distance from the CHW.  

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Link: 2. Proximity to a community health worker is associated with utilization of malaria treatment services in the community

Resource Topic: CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Malaria

Resource Type: Journal articles

Year: 2019

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Country: Uganda

Publisher May Restrict Access: No

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