Ability to manage diabetes – community health workers’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs

摘要: Background. Diabetes constitutes a significant health problem in South Africa. Early detection and good management can prevent or delay complications, with national guidelines for diabetes treatment now available to facilitate this. However, problems are being encountered their implementation there is evidence that preventive care still inadequate Africa.Community workers (CHWs) lay personnel employed serve as link between professional staff the community. They visit homes be powerful force prevention adherence regimens, given appropriate knowledge.Method. We conducted study evaluate knowledge, beliefs attitudes of group CHWs serving poor urban area, using focus groups personal interviews.Results. The did not have requisite make positive impact on diabetes. For example, they cited eating sugar cause diabetes...