Involvement of community health workers in antimicrobial stewardship interventions and programmes: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a global health threat, especially in low-income and middle-income countries. Community health workers (CHWs) are key actors in infection management and health promotion; however, their involvement in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) remains unclear. This study aims to assess CHWs' roles in AMS, examine their training and support, and evaluate outcomes regarding antibiotic use and resistance.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted to explore the roles, education, training and antimicrobial-related outcomes of CHWs. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines, with the protocol registered in Open Science Framework. Databases including PubMed

SUBMITTER: Castro-Sanchez E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12557733 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature