Literature DB >> 6648603

Training of eye care workers and their integration in Gazankulu's comprehensive health services.

E E Sutter.   

Abstract

An eye care and blindness prevention programme, integrated into the region's comprehensive health care, has been introduced in Gazankulu (Northern Transvaal). Training of eye care workers takes place at primary and secondary levels of health care, the ophthalmic nurse acting as a key person in the scheme. Benefits and constraints are discussed.

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Year:  1983        PMID： 6648603     DOI： 10.1016/0277-9536(83)90396-9

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Soc Sci Med        ISSN： 0277-9536            Impact factor:   4.634


  3 in total

1.  Primary eye care in rural sub-Saharan Africa.

Authors:  P G Steinkuller
Journal:  Int Ophthalmol       Date:  1987-12       Impact factor: 2.031

2.  Prevalence and causes of blindness in the northern Transvaal.

Authors:  P J Bucher; C B Ijsselmuiden
Journal:  Br J Ophthalmol       Date:  1988-10       Impact factor: 4.638

Review 3.  Evidence for integrating eye health into primary health care in Africa: a health systems strengthening approach.

Authors:  Rènée du Toit; Hannah B Faal; Daniel Etya'ale; Boateng Wiafe; Ingrid Mason; Ronnie Graham; Simon Bush; Wanjiku Mathenge; Paul Courtright
Journal:  BMC Health Serv Res       Date:  2013-03-18       Impact factor: 2.655
  3 in total

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