Authors: James O’Donovan, Doreen Nakku, Daniel Nyanzi, Esther Nakasagga, Rebecca Hamala, Allan Saul Namanda, Kenneth Kabali, Niall Winters, Shelly Chadha, and Mahmood F Bhutta
In Uganda there is shortage of ear and hearing care; community health workers (CHWs) are well-positioned to bridge the gap. Researchers conducted a study to assess the effectiveness of CHWs in screening for ear and hearing services. They found that 98% of referrals made by CHWs were appropriate. The study highlights the significant potential for CHWs to provide ear and hearing care in Uganda.
Link: Training, supervision, and performance of Community Health Workers in the delivery of ear and hearing care to 321 community members in rural Uganda
Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Ear and Hearing Care
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2021
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Uganda
Publisher May Restrict Access: No