Maintaining population health in low‐ and middle‐income countries during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Why we should be investing in Community Health Workers

作者：Benjamin Palafox, Alicia Renedo, Gideon Lasco, Lia M. Palileo‐Villanueva, Dina Balabanova, Martin McKee · 发表于：Tropical Medicine & International Health · 年份：2020 · DOI：10.1111/tmi.13498 · 被引用次数：31 · 研究领域：Global Maternal and Child Health、Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology、Healthcare Systems and Reforms

Community health workers in low- and middle-income country primary health care systems are well suited to perform essential functions on the frontlines of Covid-19 pandemic responses. However, clear and coordinated guidance, updated infection control training, and reliable access to personal protective equipment must be ensured in order to deploy them safely and effectively. With these additional responsibilities, community health workers must also be supported to ensure that hard-fought gains in population health, including progress on non-communicable diseases, are sustained throughout the pandemic.