Informal health providers and the transmission of hepatitis C virus: pilot study in two Egyptian villages
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
The roles and practices of informal health care providers were studied in 2 Egyptian villages, focusing on practices which might be associated with the bloodborne transmission of hepatitis C virus [HCV]. In the study areas, many people resorted to male providers for injections, dentistry, wound treatment and male circumcision. Traditional birth attendants oversaw > 50% of all births. "Injectionists", barbers and staff at pharmacies performed services that may be associated with HCV transmission. These providers knew little about HCV, but were willing to learn. As villagers trust these providers and visit them even if primary health care facilities are accessible, efforts should be made to upgrade their practices in order to reduce the transmission of HCV
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3C: Increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Authority and Accountability for Healthcare Workers
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Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Hepatitis
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Health Education
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Hepatitis C
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Community Health Workers
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Risk Assessment
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2006
