Experiences and perspectives of community health workers from implementing treatment for schistosomiasis using the community directed intervention strategy in an informal settlement in Kisumu City, western Kenya

Experiences and perspectives of community health workers from implementing treatment for schistosomiasis using the community directed intervention strategy in an informal settlement in Kisumu City, western Kenya

Abstract Background The Community Directed Intervention (CDI) strategy has been used to conduct various health interventions in Africa, including control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Although the CDI approach has shown good results in the control of onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis...

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Main Authors: Gladys O. Odhiambo, Rosemary M. Musuva, Maurice R. Odiere, Pauline N. Mwinzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis
Mass drug administration
Community directed intervention
Community health worker
Informal settlement
Urban area
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3662-0

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