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Roles, responsibilities and characteristics of lay community health workers involved in diabetes prevention programmes: A systematic review.

Jillian HillNasheeta PeerBrian OldenburgAndre Pascale Kengne
Published in: PloS one (2017)
The complexity of DPPs and the diverse CHW roles preclude attributing specific outcomes to CHW involvement. Nevertheless, documenting potential CHW roles and the relevant training required may optimise CHW contributions and facilitate their involvement in DPPs in the future.
Keyphrases
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • glycemic control
  • current status
  • adipose tissue
  • skeletal muscle
  • insulin resistance
  • virtual reality
  • climate change