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The impact of para-professional social workers and community health care workers in Côte d'Ivoire: Contributions to the protection and social support of vulnerable children in a resource poor country

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  • Muriuki, Andrew M.
  • Moss, Tamarah

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Research indicates a disproportionate impact of HIV and AIDS in sub-Saharan African countries, leading to many vulnerable families and children. Many of these communities have limited resources to support these vulnerable families, especially orphans and vulnerable children (OVC).

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  • Muriuki, Andrew M. & Moss, Tamarah, 2016. "The impact of para-professional social workers and community health care workers in Côte d'Ivoire: Contributions to the protection and social support of vulnerable children in a resource poor country," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 67(C), pages 230-237.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:67:y:2016:i:c:p:230-237
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.06.018
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