The viability of utilising phone-based text messages in data capture and reporting morbidities due to lymphatic Filariasis by community health workers: a qualitative study in Kilwa district, Tanzania

• Main Authors: Akili Kalinga (Author), Michael Munga (Author), Abdallah Ngenya (Author), Winfrida John (Author), William Kisoka (Author), Ndekya Oriyo (Author), Prince Mutalemwa (Author), Wilfred Mandara (Author), Leonard Masagati (Author), John Ogondiek (Author), Patricia Korir (Author), Ute Klarmann-Schulz (Author), Sacha Horn (Author), Inge Kroidl (Author), Alex Debrah (Author), Achim Hoerauf (Author), Upendo Mwingira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Globally, there is recognition of the value of using mobile phones among health providers in improving health systems performance. However, in many Low- and Middle-income countries where there is shortage of health providers, Community Health Workers have assumed some responsibil...