Authors: Boatin, Boakye
This presentation summarizes a study performed in 4 Africa countries: Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo. The study examines the effect of training community health workers on Onchoceriacis control. The study concludes that utilizing CHWs can empower communities and citizens to work towards healthier lifestyles. Utilizing CHWs as a strategy has tremendous scope and potential to strengthen public health interventions and the approach forges a useful and practical bridge between the formal public health care system and the community.
Link: Community Directed Intervention for Onchocerciasis Control and Public Health Interventions
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Community Involvement, Employee Engagement, Training
Resource Type: Case studies, Presentations
Year: 2013
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