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Exploring Local Health Knowledge and Access: Focus Group Findings from Community Health Workers in Pader District, Uganda

2025-09-12

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In Northern Uganda, communities continue to face significant health challenges driven by a legacy of conflict, poverty, and structural health system challenges. Community health workers (CHW) play a critical role in rural districts like Pader, where access to formal care remains limited. This study explores CHWs’ perspectives on community health needs, barriers to care, and priorities for strengthening CHW-led ser...

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10.1101/2025.09.11.25335608
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