The effectiveness of the Sierra Leone health sector's response to COVID-19: a quantitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges to health systems globally, particularly in low-resource settings like Sierra Leone. Understanding the effectiveness of leadership, health workforce performance, community engagement, and service delivery during the pandemic is critical for strengthening future pandemic, preparedness and response.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 303 respondents, including stakeholders from the Ministry of Health, district health management teams, and community health workers. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed to assess perceptions of leadership, workforce performance, community participation, and disruptions to health services.

Results

Leadership and governance were rated as

SUBMITTER: Osborne A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899027 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature