Community health workers’ involvement in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Wakiso District, Uganda

Community health workers’ involvement in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Wakiso District, Uganda

Abstract Background Community health workers (CHWs) are an important cadre of the global health workforce as they are involved in providing health services at the community level. However, evidence on the role of CHWs in delivering interventions for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda is limi...

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Main Authors: David Musoke, Edwinah Atusingwize, Deborah Ikhile, Sarah Nalinya, Charles Ssemugabo, Grace Biyinzika Lubega, Damilola Omodara, Rawlance Ndejjo, Linda Gibson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Globalization and Health
Subjects:
Community health workers
Non-communicable diseases
Risk factors
Knowledge
Attitudes
Practices
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-020-00653-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-020-00653-5

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