Exploring knowledge and attitudes toward non-communicable diseases among village health teams in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Exploring knowledge and attitudes toward non-communicable diseases among village health teams in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Community health workers are essential personnel in resource-limited settings. In Uganda, they are organized into Village Health Teams (VHTs) and are focused on infectious diseases and maternal-child health; however, their skills could potentially be utilized in national efforts...

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Main Authors: Temitope Tabitha Ojo, Nicola L. Hawley, Mayur M. Desai, Ann R. Akiteng, David Guwatudde, Jeremy I. Schwartz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
community health workers
Village health teams
Non-communicable diseases
Uganda
Task-shifting
Community engagement
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4954-8

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