{"id":819,"date":"2026-06-04T17:54:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gril-ujkz.com\/index.php\/?p=819"},"modified":"2026-06-04T17:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:54:24","slug":"how-community-based-health-workers-fulfil-their-roles-in-epidemic-disease-surveillance-a-case-study-from-burkina-faso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gril-ujkz.com\/index.php\/how-community-based-health-workers-fulfil-their-roles-in-epidemic-disease-surveillance-a-case-study-from-burkina-faso\/articles-scientifiques\/06\/","title":{"rendered":"How community-based health workers fulfil their roles in epidemic disease surveillance: a case study from Burkina Faso"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong>Ann\u00e9e<\/strong> : 2024<\/div>\n<div class=\"pub-actions\"><strong>Lien de l&rsquo;article :<\/strong>\u00a0<a title=\"Ouvrir l'article dans un nouvel onglet\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12913-024-11853-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\">\u00a0https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12913-024-11853-9<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pub-actions\"><strong>Discipline :<\/strong>\u00a0Sociologie<\/div>\n<div class=\"auteur-row\"><strong>Auteur(s) :<\/strong>\u00a0Sanou Hamidou, Korb\u00e9ogo Gabin, Dan W. Meyrowitsch, Samuelsen Helle<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sub-title\">R\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<section>Background In 2016, Burkina Faso adopted a new community-based model for disease surveillance, appointing two<br \/>\ncommunity-based health workers (CBHWs) per village. The CBHWs play a crucial yet under-researched role in Burkina<br \/>\nFaso\u2019s health system. This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing their practices in relation to their official roles<br \/>\nin epidemic disease surveillance.<br \/>\nMethods Conducted in the Dand\u00e9 Health District in southwestern Burkina Faso, this qualitative study collected data<br \/>\nthrough semi-structured interviews with 15 CBHWs and 25 health professionals, supplemented by observations of the<br \/>\nCBHWs\u2019 working conditions. Data analysis employed a qualitative content analysis.<br \/>\nResults Analysis showed major challenges in the current community health strategy, particularly in capacity building<br \/>\nand the working conditions of CBHWs (e.g., lack of monthly report sheets and financial incentives). Recognition from<br \/>\nthe community was the key motivation for volunteering as a CBHW in Dand\u00e9 Health District where rural populations<br \/>\nare under great financial pressure. Consequently, financial incentives (monthly remuneration and extra incentives)<br \/>\nand non-financial rewards in terms of status and prestige, play a crucial role in sustaining volunteer enegagment and<br \/>\neffectiveness.<br \/>\nConclusions This study underscores the necessity of establishing a clear policy on compensation and protection for<br \/>\nCBHWs to motivate and optimize their work. Such policies are essential for enhancing their contribution to a robust<br \/>\nnational community surveillance system, ultimately improving public health outcomes in Burkina Faso.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"sub-title\">Mots-cl\u00e9s<\/h2>\n<p>Community-based health workers, Volunteering, Epidemic disease surveillance, Burkina Faso<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ann\u00e9e : 2024 Lien de l&rsquo;article :\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12913-024-11853-9 Discipline :\u00a0Sociologie Auteur(s) :\u00a0Sanou Hamidou, Korb\u00e9ogo Gabin, Dan W. Meyrowitsch, Samuelsen Helle R\u00e9sum\u00e9 Background In 2016, Burkina Faso adopted a new community-based model for disease surveillance, appointing two community-based health workers (CBHWs) per village. The CBHWs play a crucial yet under-researched role in Burkina Faso\u2019s health system. 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