Integrated Care Model by the Village Health Volunteers to Prevent and Slow down Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in a Rural Community, Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem in Thailand and health behaviors are central to its risk and progression. Because of the shortage of healthcare personnel, village health volunteers (VHVs) have been collaborating in the primary health care system. However, the contribution of VHVs to CKD reduction has not been evaluated yet. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the VHV-integrated model in preventing and slowing down CKD and its risk factors.

Methods

The population-based cohort study was conducted in a rural community of Thailand between 2017 and 2019. Baseline clinical and behavioral characteristics including CKD, diabetes, hypertension, and other high-risk factors of the participants were collected. The integrated care model was in

SUBMITTER: Theeranut A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10981849 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature