Authors: Okelloh D, Achola M, Opole J, Ogwang C, Agaya J, Sifuna P, Mchembere W, Cowden J, Heilig M, Borgdorff MW, Yuen CM, Cain KP
Kenya faces a heavy burden of tuberculosis. However, in 2016 only 46% cases were diagnosed. This study looked to identify strategies to increase attendance of patients at community-based clinics. This cluster randomized trial involved recruitment of individuals who showed disease symptoms by community health volunteers (CHVs).
Link: Lessons learned from community-based tuberculosis case-finding in western Kenya
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Tuberculosis
Resource Type: Journal articles
Year: 2019
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Kenya
Publisher May Restrict Access: No