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Undesirable Levels of Practice Behaviours and Associated Knowledge amongst Community Health Workers in Rural South India Responsible for Type 2 Diabetes Screening and Management.

Anirudh Gaurang GudlavalletiGiridhara R BabuVarun AgiwalGudlavalleti Venkata Satyanarayana MurthyNicolaas C SchaperOnno C P van Schayck
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2024)
This study highlights widespread deficiencies (97% CHWs) in diabetes management practices and knowledge (95% CHWs). To overcome these deficiencies, a thorough needs assessments is vital for effective CHW training. Training of CHWs should not only identify prior knowledge and/or behaviour but also their interrelationship to help create a robust and flexible set of practice behaviours.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • type diabetes
  • primary care
  • glycemic control
  • cardiovascular disease
  • virtual reality
  • south africa
  • quality improvement
  • metabolic syndrome
  • weight loss