The Policy Implementation of the Community Health Worker Models in South Africa

This review looks at the policy implementation of the community health worker (CHW) models in South Africa.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
This review examines the CHWs policy implementation across six provinces in SA, the potential barriers and facilitators to implementation of the revised framework.

Editor's comments:
There is a paucity of knowledge on the roles and challenges of Community health workers in South Africa.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The current models of CHW policy implementation across South Africa

2. The facilitators and barriers to Community health worker programme implementation
3. The respondents’ recommendations on how the Community health workers programme can be improved
4. How to conduct a qualitative study using in-depth interview and focus group approach.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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