Community health workers programme in Luanda, Angola: an evaluation of the implementation process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Community Health Workers (CHWs) Programme was launched in Luanda, Angola, in 2007 as an initiative of the provincial government. The aim of this study was to assess its implementation process.

Methods

This is a case study with documental analysis, CHWs reports data, individual interviews and focus groups.

Results

Until June 2009, the programme had placed in the community 2,548 trained CHWs, providing potential coverage for 261,357 families. Analysis of qualitative data suggested an association of CHWs with improvements in maternal and child access to health care, as well as an increase in the demand for health services, generating further need to improve service capacity. Nevertheless, critical points for programme sustainability were identified.

Con

SUBMITTER: Giugliani C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4292814 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature