NON Communicable Diseases/NCD

An Evaluation of Community Health Workers’ Knowledge Regarding Non-Communicable Diseases in Selected Primary Health Centres of Suryapet District, Telangana

In India, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing, and the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS) was launched to tackle this issue. This study assessed the knowledge and skills of community health workers (CHWs) in Suryapet, Telangana, regarding NCDs. Conducted among 300 CHWs from June to August … [Read more...] about An Evaluation of Community Health Workers’ Knowledge Regarding Non-Communicable Diseases in Selected Primary Health Centres of Suryapet District, Telangana

This study developed and tested a 5-day training program for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), female community health workers in India, focusing on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a randomized trial in Tehri-Garhwal district, 36 ASHAs participated. The program significantly increased NCD knowledge among ASHAs compared to controls. ASHAs in the intervention group … [Read more...] about Development and evaluation of a training program on non-communicable diseases to empower community health workers in rural India

Community health workers (CHWs) are essential in South Africa's primary health care, particularly in Cape Town's community-oriented primary care model. While their roles in HIV, tuberculosis, maternal, and child health are clear, their role in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) needs further exploration. This study examined CHWs' current involvement with NCDs in Cape Town's … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in non-communicable diseases in Cape Town, South Africa: descriptive exploratory qualitative study

This study aimed to identify peri- and post-menopausal women at risk of non-communicable diseases in rural India using artificial intelligence. Conducted in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, the observational study focused on women aged 45-60 from three villages in Latur district. Accredited social health activist workers identified 400 women, of whom 316 were … [Read more...] about Prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases in rural India amongst peri- and post-menopausal women: Can artificial intelligence help in early identification?

This study evaluates the impact of culturally adapted training on community health volunteers (CHVs) in Vietnam regarding non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and management. While the training significantly improved knowledge, attitudes and practices did not show notable change. However, sustaining knowledge gains over time proved challenging, indicating the need for … [Read more...] about Culturally adapted training for community volunteers to improve their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding non-communicable diseases in Vietnam