Career and Recognition of Community Health Professionals Graduated from Alioune Diop University in Bambey (Senegal)

Ousseynou Ka; Fatou Oumar Ndiaye Sy; Mountaga Elimane Dia; Ndeye Fatou Ngom; Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye; Aladji Madior Diop; Boubacar Gueye; Cheikh Tacko Diop; Martial Coly Bop; Alioune Badara Tall; Papa Gallo Sow; Mansour Faye; Lamine Guéye

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Career and Recognition of Community Health Professionals Graduated from Alioune Diop University in Bambey (Senegal)

Ousseynou Ka, Fatou Oumar Ndiaye Sy, Mountaga Elimane Dia, Ndeye Fatou Ngom, Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, Aladji Madior Diop, Boubacar Gueye, Cheikh Tacko Diop, Martial Coly Bop, Alioune Badara Tall, Papa Gallo Sow, Mansour Faye, Lamine Guéye

Published in Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 7, Issue 3)

Received: 20 February 2021 Accepted: 5 May 2021 Published: 27 May 2021

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Introduction: Constituting a new body to contribute to improving the health of populations, community health professionals trained at Alioune Diop University in Bambey (Senegal) must integrate into a medicalized health system where curative medicine occupies a place preponderant. Objectives: to appreciate the level of understanding of the concept of community health and the challenge of integrating graduates in community health into the health care system. Methods: This was a qualitative study conducted from February 1 to April 15, 2020, targeting community health professionals and employers. Two tools were used: semi-structured interviews for employers and the focus group for community health professionals. Results: Community health professionals are assimilated by healthcare professionals and by patients to community health workers, although the latter have no professional qualification. The actions used by employers are more akin to public health than to community health. Community health professionals reported the existence of jurisdictional conflicts within the core team of the medical region or health district. The community health professionals greatly appreciated the establishment of the community health program, which according to it should be extended to hospitals and urban populations. Moreover, they would like their recruitment into the public service to strengthen the human resources of the health system. Conclusion: Recommendations have been formulated for an appropriation of this concept by healthcare professionals and decision-makers.

Published in	Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 7, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.cajph.20210703.13
Page(s)	102-110
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Community Health, Public health, Community Health Professionals, Community Health Workers, Jurisdictional Conflicts, Primary Health Care

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Ousseynou Ka, Fatou Oumar Ndiaye Sy, Mountaga Elimane Dia, Ndeye Fatou Ngom, Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, et al. (2021). Career and Recognition of Community Health Professionals Graduated from Alioune Diop University in Bambey (Senegal). Central African Journal of Public Health, 7(3), 102-110. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cajph.20210703.13

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Ousseynou Ka; Fatou Oumar Ndiaye Sy; Mountaga Elimane Dia; Ndeye Fatou Ngom; Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, et al. Career and Recognition of Community Health Professionals Graduated from Alioune Diop University in Bambey (Senegal). Cent. Afr. J. Public Health 2021, 7(3), 102-110. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20210703.13

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Ousseynou Ka, Fatou Oumar Ndiaye Sy, Mountaga Elimane Dia, Ndeye Fatou Ngom, Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, et al. Career and Recognition of Community Health Professionals Graduated from Alioune Diop University in Bambey (Senegal). Cent Afr J Public Health. 2021;7(3):102-110. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20210703.13

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Ousseynou Ka

Community Health Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Fatou Oumar Ndiaye Sy

Community Health Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Mountaga Elimane Dia

Community Health Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Ndeye Fatou Ngom

Médecine Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye

Community Health Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Aladji Madior Diop

Sustainable Development Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Boubacar Gueye

Community Health Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Cheikh Tacko Diop

Community Health Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Martial Coly Bop

Community Health Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Alioune Badara Tall

Community Health Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Papa Gallo Sow

Community Health Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Mansour Faye

Community Health Department, Health and Sustainable Development Training and Research Unit, Alioune Diop University, Bambey, Senegal
Lamine Guéye

Physiology Department, Faculty Médicine, Pharmacy and Odontology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal

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AU  - Fatou Oumar Ndiaye Sy
AU  - Mountaga Elimane Dia
AU  - Ndeye Fatou Ngom
AU  - Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye
AU  - Aladji Madior Diop
AU  - Boubacar Gueye
AU  - Cheikh Tacko Diop
AU  - Martial Coly Bop
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VL  - 7
IS  - 3
ER  -

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