"They are gaining experience; we are gaining extra hands": a mixed methods study to assess healthcare worker perceptions of a novel strategy to strengthen human resources for HIV in South Africa

• Main Authors: Deanna Tollefson (Author), Nasiphi Ntombela (Author), Sarah Reeves (Author), Salome Charalambous (Author), Gabrielle O'Malley (Author), Geoffrey Setswe (Author), Ann Duerr (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Lay health workers (LHWs) can support the HIV response by bridging gaps in human resources for health. Innovative strategies are needed to expand LHW programs in many low- and middle-income countries. Youth Health Africa (YHA) is a novel LHW approach implemented in South Africa t...