Authors: Thabo Ishmael Lejone, Felix Gerber, Ravi Gupta, Jennifer M. Belus, Thesar Tahirsylaj, Tristan Lee, Giuliana Sanchez‑Samaniego, Maurus Kohler, Maria Ines Haldemann, Fabian Raeber, Andrea Williams, Makhebe Khomolishoele, Palesa Mahlatsi, Pauline Mamoroents’ane Sematle, Lucia Motlatsi, Boikano Matjeane, Dave Basler, Kevin Kindler, Pauline Grimm, Martin Rohacek, Alain Amstutz, Niklaus Daniel Labhardt
In rural Lesotho, a pilot study tested whether community health workers (CHWs) could screen people for high blood pressure and diabetes in their homes. Ten CHWs visited 687 households and screened over 1,800 people. About 27% had high blood pressure, and around 5% had diabetes. Community members welcomed the screenings and trusted the CHWs. The study showed that CHW-led testing for non-communicable diseases is both practical and well accepted, suggesting it could be expanded to other areas.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Diabetes, Hypertension
Resource Type: Mixed Methods
Year: 2025
Region: Africa
Country: Lesotho
Publisher May Restrict Access: No