Authors: Katabarwa, M.N., Habomugisha, P., Richards, JR, F.O., and Hopkins, D.
The community-directed interventions (CDI) strategy achieved a desired coverage of the ultimate treatment goal of at least 90% with ivermectin distribution for onchocerciasis control, and filled the gap between the health care services and the communities. One of the research questions included how the primary actors (community-directed heath workers and community-directed health supervisors) would perform if they were given more responsibilities for other health and development activities within the community. The drop-out rate was 2.6% and the study concludes that the CDI strategy promoted integration of health and development activities with a high potential for sustainability.
Link: Community-directed interventions strategy enhances efficient and effective integration of health care delivery and development a
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Country Ownership, Motivation/incentives, Recruitment and Retention, Sustainability
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2005
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