A qualitative study on health workers’ and community members’ perceived sources, role of information and communication on malaria treatment, prevention and control in southeast Nigeria

The role of digital libraries in information generation,organization, dissemination and storage cannot be overemphasized. This article articulates the importance of digital libraries and the need to preserve them from disasters. It highlights the causes and effects of disasters in digital libraries. Prevention and management of disasters were also discussed. Issues and challenges around information and communication technology (ICT), that has direct bearings on digital libraries and disaster management in developing countries were raised. In addition, recommendations were made on how to improve on disaster prevention and control.

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Engaging village health workers in non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and control in Vietnam: A qualitative study

Global Public Health ◽

10.1080/17441692.2019.1678660 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 611-625 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Hongfei Long ◽

Zhenyu Ma ◽

Tran Thi Duc Hanh ◽

Hoang Van Minh ◽

Lal B. Rawal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Health Workers ◽

Communicable Disease ◽

Village Health Workers ◽

And Control ◽

Village Health ◽

Non Communicable Disease

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Community health workers’ involvement in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Wakiso District, Uganda

Globalization and Health ◽

10.1186/s12992-020-00653-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Author(s):

David Musoke ◽

Edwinah Atusingwize ◽

Deborah Ikhile ◽

Sarah Nalinya ◽

Charles Ssemugabo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Community Health ◽

Community Health Workers ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Health Workers ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Community Mobilisation ◽

Community Members ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

And Control

Abstract Background Community health workers (CHWs) are an important cadre of the global health workforce as they are involved in providing health services at the community level. However, evidence on the role of CHWs in delivering interventions for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda is limited. This study, therefore, assessed the involvement of CHWs in the prevention and control of NCDs in Wakiso District, Uganda with a focus on their knowledge, attitudes and practices, as well as community perceptions. Methods A cross-sectional study using mixed methods was conducted which involved a structured questionnaire among 485 CHWs, and 6 focus group discussions (FGDs) among community members. The study assessed knowledge, perceptions including the importance of the various risk factors, and the current involvement of CHWs in NCDs, including the challenges they faced. Quantitative data were analysed in STATA version 13.0 while thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data. Results The majority of CHWs (75.3%) correctly defined what NCDs are. Among CHWs who knew examples of NCDs (87.4%), the majority mentioned high blood pressure (77.1%), diabetes (73.4%) and cancer (63.0%). Many CHWs said that healthy diet (86.2%), physical activity (77.7%), avoiding smoking/tobacco use (70.9%), and limiting alcohol consumption (63.7%) were very important to prevent NCDs. Although more than half of the CHWs (63.1%) reported being involved in NCDs activities, only 20.9 and 20.6% had participated in community mobilisation and referral of patients respectively. The majority of CHWs (80.1%) who were involved in NCDs prevention and control reported challenges including inadequate knowledge (58.4%), lack of training (37.6%), and negative community perception towards NCDs (35.1%). From the FGDs, community members were concerned that CHWs did not have enough training on NCDs hence lacked enough information. Therefore, the community did not have much confidence in them regarding NCDs, hence rarely consulted them concerning these diseases. Conclusions Despite CHWs having some knowledge on NCDs and their risk factors, their involvement in the prevention and control of the diseases was low. Through enhanced training and community engagement, CHWs can contribute to the prevention and control of NCDs, including health education and community mobilisation.

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Disaster Management in Digital Libraries

Emergency and Disaster Management ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-6195-8.ch073 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1556-1571

Author(s):

Goodluck Ifijeh ◽

Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose ◽

Chidi Segun-Adeniran ◽

Julie Ilogho

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Disaster Management ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Digital Libraries ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Information Generation ◽

And Control ◽

And Storage

The role of digital libraries in information generation,organization, dissemination and storage cannot be overemphasized. This article articulates the importance of digital libraries and the need to preserve them from disasters. It highlights the causes and effects of disasters in digital libraries. Prevention and management of disasters were also discussed. Issues and challenges around information and communication technology (ICT), that has direct bearings on digital libraries and disaster management in developing countries were raised. In addition, recommendations were made on how to improve on disaster prevention and control.

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Role of the Epidemiologist in the Containment of COVID-19 Pandemic

10.21467/preprints.183 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Chidera Gabriel Obi ◽

Ephraim Ibeabuchi Ezaka ◽

Jennifer Ifunanya Nwankwo ◽

Irene Ifeatu Onuigbo

Keyword(s):

Health System ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Health Personnel ◽

Health Workers ◽

Focal Point ◽

Visible Image ◽

Novel Virus ◽

Respiratory Hygiene ◽

And Control

The COVID-19 virus is a novel virus that is zoonotic and has infected more than two million people with over Three hundred people who died from the pandemic. The virus has been declared a pandemic by the W.H.O overwhelming the health system and capacity of many countries with known cases of death of health workers and non-health workers alike. The virus can be prevented through adequate personal and respiratory hygiene and maintaining social distancing at this point in time. Although doctors and nurses might be the frontline and visible image of health workers in the ongoing battle against the virus, there are other health workers behind the scene like epidemiologists working round the clock to control this current pandemic Epidemiologist deals with data and data is the focal point in the prevention and control of diseases. Epidemiologists are involved in the Surveillance, Identification and Monitoring of Outbreaks, conducting researches and evaluating policies geared at Outbreaks. Problems associated with Data are the major constraints of an Epidemiologist. Efforts are currently ongoing by various health personnel to control the virus and provide vaccines for the treatment of the disease.

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