Authors: Mutamba BB et al.
It has been suggested that lay community health workers (LHWs) could play a role in primary and secondary prevention of Mental, Neurological and Substance use (MNS) disorders in low resourced settings. The paper conducts a systematic literature review aimed to assess the existing evidence base for the roles and effectiveness of lay community health workers in primary and secondary prevention of mental, neurological and substance us disorders in low and middle income countries. The results indicate that LHWs have the potential to provide psychosocial and psychological interventions as part of primary and secondary prevention of MNS disorders in LMICs, but there is currently insufficient robust evidence of effectiveness of LHW led preventive strategies in this setting.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, CHWs and Mental Health, Care Teams, Chronic conditions, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Task shifting
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2013
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Country: Global
Publisher May Restrict Access: No
