Table 4 Practices of CHWs in the prevention and control of NCDs
Characteristic | Categories | Frequency (n = 485) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Involvement in NCDs prevention and control | Yes | 306 | 63.1 |
No | 179 | 36.9 | |
NCD prevention and control activities involved (n = 306) | Community mobilisation | 64 | 20.9 |
Screening and early detection | 39 | 12.7 | |
Referral | 63 | 20.6 | |
Supporting adherence to treatment | 6 | 2.0 | |
Examples of NCDs CHWs were involved in their prevention and control (n = 306) | Cancer | 143 | 46.7 |
Diabetes | 171 | 55.9 | |
High blood pressure | 195 | 63.7 | |
Cardiovascular diseases | 19 | 6.2 | |
Others | 35 | 11.4 | |
Faced challenges while involved in the prevention and control of NCDs (n = 306) | Yes | 245 | 80.1 |
No | 61 | 19.9 | |
Challenges involved in the prevention or control of NCDs (n = 245) | Low knowledge | 143 | 58.4 |
Lack of training on NCDs | 92 | 37.6 | |
Negative community perception towards NCDs | 86 | 35.1 | |
Lack of support from health workers | 29 | 11.8 | |
Others | 13 | 5.3 | |
Received training in NCD prevention and control | Yes | 337 | 69.5 |
No | 148 | 30.5 | |
Organisers of training (n = 337) | Ministry of Health | 33 | 9.8 |
District Health Office | 35 | 10.4 | |
NGO / other partners | 294 | 87.2 |