Training community health workers to provide care for non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh

From:
Department for International Development
Published
5 September 2014
Country:
Bangladesh
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Islam, A., Afsana, K., Huque, R., Nasreen, S.

Abstract

This study will pilot and test an information and service package for non-communicable diseases (NCD). An analysis of the process of care for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), diabetes and hypertension will be performed. An assessment of the role of the 2 groups of community health workers in Bangaldesh (Shasthya Shebika (SS) and Shasthya Kormi (SK)) to target NCD care and prevent NCDs.will be made.

Citation

Huque, R.; Nasreen, S.; Islam, A.; Afsana, K. Training community health workers to provide care for non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh.

Training community health workers to provide care for non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh

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Published 5 September 2014
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