Improving Breast Cancer Control via the Use of Community Health Workers in South Africa: A Critical Review

Breast cancer is a growing concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMCs). We explore community health worker (CHW) programs and describe their potential use in LMCs. We use South Africa as an example of how CHWs could improve access to breast health care because of its middle-income status, exi...

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Main Authors: Brianna M. Wadler, Christine M. Judge, Marianne Prout, Jennifer D. Allen, Alan C. Geller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Oncology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/150423