Authors: Tijani Idris Ahmad OSENI, Abdulgafar Lekan OLAWUMI, Tawakalit Olubukola SALAM, Amudalat ISSA, Mohammed Abubakar ABISO, Ibraheem SANUSI, Temitope ILORI
This study in Nigeria assessed the role of community health workers (CHWs) in managing hypertension and patient satisfaction. It involved 381 CHWs across five states, finding that only a third could correctly diagnose hypertension and few knew the necessary baseline investigations. Supervision by doctors was linked to better diagnostic knowledge. Patient satisfaction with CHW services was generally positive. The study highlights the CHWs’ critical role in hypertension management but underscores the need for improved training and supervision to enhance their effectiveness.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Hypertension, Supervision
Resource Type: Mixed Methods
Year: 2024
Region: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Publisher May Restrict Access: No