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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Health Workers in Relation to Environmental Health Hazards in the Nelson Mandela Bay.

David G MortonMpinane Flory Senekane
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2024)
Most of the CHWs had a moderate knowledge of environmental health hazards. Furthermore, most of the CHWs had a very positive or positive attitude towards environmental health hazards. However, there is a need for CHWs to receive very specific training in environmental health. In addition, the scope of work of CHWs, as well as their role in relation to environmental health, needs to be further explored.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • human health
  • mental health
  • health information
  • primary care
  • health promotion
  • life cycle
  • risk assessment
  • climate change
  • high intensity