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 limited. This study, therefore, assessed the involvement of CHWs in the prevention and control of NCDs in Wakiso District, Uganda with a focus on their knowledge, attitudes and practices, as well as community perceptions.

Methods

A cross-sectional study using mixed methods was conducted which involved a structured questionnaire among 485 CHWs, and 6 focus group discussions (FGDs) among community members. The study assessed knowledge, perceptions including the importance of the various risk fac

SUBMITTER: Musoke D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791672 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature