Authors: Yoriko Masunaga, Joan Muela Ribera. Fatou Jaiteh, Daniel H de Vries. Koen Peeters Grietens
In this mixed-methods study, researchers in The Gambia set out to assess reductions in malaria prevalence within communities where village health workers (VHWs) are present. VHWs administered antimalarial drugs to acutely ill individuals and their close contacts. The study concludes that VHWs have the capacity to treat and reduce negative malaria-related outcomes, while obtaining respect and trust from the community members they serve.
Link: Village health workers as health diplomats: negotiating health and study participation in a malaria elimination trial in The Gambia
Resource Topic: Community Engagement, Community Trust, Education, Health outcomes, Knowledge, Malaria, Village health workers
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2022
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Gambia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No