Expanding the role of village malaria workers in Cambodia: Implementation and evaluation of four health education packages.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early access to correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment is essential for malaria elimination, and in Cambodia this relies on village malaria workers (VMWs). Decreasing malaria transmission leave VMWs with diminished roles. Activities related to the control of other health conditions could keep these community health workers relevant.

Methods

During 2022, 120 VMWs attended training at local health centres on four health education packages: 1. hygiene and sanitation; 2. disease surveillance; 3. management of mild illness; 4. vaccination and antenatal care. All training and evaluation sessions were documented through meeting minutes, and 19 focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted among VMWs and health centre personnel. Audio-records of FGDs were transcribed

SUBMITTER: Betrian M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10490887 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature