Authors: Catherine van de Ruit
Task shifting from clinicians to community health workers (CHWs) in regions of the world where physician to population density is low is a growing strategy among policy makers. This article looks at structural and local factors which lead to unintended consequences of CHW program implementation such as CHWs working simultaneously for multiple organizations, freelancing in communities, and uncoordinated care leading to adverse patient outcomes.
Link: Unintended Consequences of Community Health Worker Programs in South Africa
Resource Topic: CHW Role
Resource Type: Journal articles
Year: 2019
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: South Africa
Publisher May Restrict Access: No