Training needs, practices and barriers in the work of community reproductive health workers in Masindi district, Uganda.
Community reproductive health workers play a valuable role in family planning counselling and the distribution of contraceptive methods in rural communities. However, they face stigma, misconceptions and a lack of support. Regular supervision by health workers and support from community leaders can help address these issues.
Martinez
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R
Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 0XH, Scotland, UK. rm129z@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
Vivancos
R
R
Visschers
B
B
Namatovu
L
L
Nyangoma
E
E
Walley
J
J
D001294:Attitude to Health; D003150:Community Health Workers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D018456:Reproductive Medicine / Q000193:education; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014454:Uganda