Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
healthcare occupation
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:CHWs
|
| gptkbp:bridgeType |
communities and health systems
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
gptkb:Universal_Health_Coverage
gptkb:Sustainable_Development_Goals |
| gptkbp:example |
gptkb:Accredited_Social_Health_Activist_(ASHA)
gptkb:Village_Health_Worker Barefoot Doctor Health Extension Worker Promotores de Salud |
| gptkbp:faced |
challenges in recognition
challenges in resources challenges in support |
| gptkbp:focusesOn |
infectious diseases
nutrition maternal health child health chronic diseases family planning immunization |
| gptkbp:hasWorkedWith |
non-governmental organizations
community-based organizations government health departments community settings |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Community Health Workers
|
| gptkbp:importantFor |
rural areas
low- and middle-income countries underserved communities |
| gptkbp:mayInclude |
volunteers
paid staff |
| gptkbp:provides |
preventive health services
basic health education referrals to health facilities |
| gptkbp:recognizedBy |
gptkb:United_Nations
gptkb:World_Health_Organization |
| gptkbp:requires |
gptkb:community
cultural competence ongoing training supervision by health professionals |
| gptkbp:role |
collecting health data
improving access to healthcare reducing health disparities advocating for community needs delivering health interventions supporting disease surveillance |
| gptkbp:sometimesCalled |
lay health workers
|
| gptkbp:trainer |
health promotion
disease prevention basic healthcare |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:CHWs
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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