Authors: Sebastian Gualy, Christopher Herrera ,Clara Warden, Tyron Valle, Jeanie Barnum, Bessy Colman, Armando Siu
Access to surgical care represents a pressing challenge in LMICs, particularly for vulnerable populations. Community health workers (CHWs) and lay people play diverse roles in primary health care in these settings. However, they remain disconnected from surgical care in most environments. This study looked to assess the degree to which CHW understanding of surgical conditions could be improved using a pictorial based manual. The assessment was carried out using questionnaire instruments and context specific focus groups in Central America.
Link: Enabling Community Health Worker Recognition and Referral of Surgical Diseases: Pilot Study Results of a Pictorial Guide
Resource Topic: CHW Role, Care Teams, Community Health Workers/Volunteers
Resource Type: Journal articles
Year: 2019
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
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Publisher May Restrict Access: No