Village health worker program for chronic disease care in Lesotho
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a community-based care approach using trained village health workers to support people with chronic (long-term) health conditions. It may help your village get easier access to ongoing support, using a tablet-based tool and coaching from health professionals.
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Who can take part
- You live in a village with about 40 to 100 households
- The village leadership (village chief) agrees to take part
- A suitable village health worker can be found in your village who meets key training and work criteria
- The village health worker must be 20 to 50 years old and live in the village
- The village health worker must be able to use a tablet health tool and work with health staff and residents
- You (or your enrolled participant) live in the village and can give consent to join
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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