European Academic Research ISSN 2286-4822
ISSN-L 2286-4822
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Influence of political orientations and national health strategies on resource mobilisation and the process of integrated community-based management strategy for childhood illnesses implementing in two districts of Burkina Faso
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Hamed Sidwaya Ouedraogo, Ahmed Kabore, Abdoul-Guaniyi Sawadogo, Badra Ali Traore, Moumai Mano, Richard P. Salou, Mamadou Traoré, Boezemwende Ouoba/Kaboré, Maxime Koine Drabo
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Abstract :
Background: Burkina Faso has been providing integrated community care for childhood illnesses for many years, but the results of studies suggest that its use is low, and infant and child mortality is still high. The aim of the study is to analyse the influence of policies and strategies on the implementation of community-based management of childhood illnesses. Methodology: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study and was carried out in Burkina Faso in the health districts of Boussouma and Boussé. Data were collected from 20 February to 30 March 2023 in the health districts of Boussouma and Boussé in Burkina Faso. Government officials and partners were interviewed using an interview guide. Data were coded and analysed using QSR Nvivo version 14 and SPSS version 25 software. Results: There is effective ownership of policy orientations and guidelines. Stakeholders have adopted the sector's policies and strategies and incorporated them into their operational plans. However, our results show disparities between health regions, with some areas not covered at all. Despite the inclusion of community management of childhood illnesses in national planning and financing frameworks, resources (financial and drug) and coverage have remained insufficient, limiting the effects of these measures, which were aimed at reducing inequalities in access to care. Conclusion: The study revealed that recent public policies (since 2016) haven
Keywords :
community healthcare, community health workers, health policy, childhood illnesses, Health district, Burkina Faso.

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