Integrated Care Model by the Village Health Volunteers to Prevent and Slow down Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in a Rural Community, Thailand

• Main Authors: Ampornpan Theeranut (Author), Nonglak Methakanjanasak (Author), Sunee Lertsinudom (Author), Pattama Surit (Author), Nichanun Panyaek (Author), Saisamon Leeladapattarakul (Author), Peangtikumporn Nilpetch (Author), Pattapong Kessomboon (Author), Chalongchai Chalermwat (Author), Watcharapong Rintara (Author), Wudipong Khongtong (Author), Pawich Paktipat (Author), Pannee Banchonhattakit (Author), Darunee Chunlertrith (Author), Amod Sharma (Author), Ubon Cha'on (Author), Sirirat Anutrakulchai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem in Thailand and health behaviors are central to its risk and progression. Because of the shortage of healthcare personnel, village health volunteers (VHVs) have been collaborating in the primary health care system. However, the con...