Community health workers impact on maternal and child health outcomes in rural South Africa - a non-randomized two-group comparison study.

Karl W le RouxEllen AlmirolPanteha Hayati RezvanIngrid M le RouxNokwanele MbewuElaine DippenaarLinnea Stansert-KatzenVenetia BakerMark TomlinsonMary Jane Rotheram-Borus

Published in: BMC public health (2020)

The impact of CHWs in a rural area was less pronounced than in peri-urban areas. CHWs are likely to need enhanced support and supervision in the challenging rural context.

Keyphrases

south africa
hiv positive
double blind
open label
placebo controlled
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
clinical trial
body mass index
pregnant women
birth weight
physical activity
gestational age
study protocol
glycemic control