Competency building for lay health workers is an intangible force driving basic public health services in Southwest China

• Main Authors: Shengxiang Liang (Author), Haoyue Deng (Author), Shili Liu (Author), Geng Wang (Author), Li Li (Author), Mei Wang (Author), Jie Pu (Author), Wei Xing (Author), Xingneng Luo (Author), John Ehiri (Author), Yueying Xiang (Author), Ying Li (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Providing universal basic public health services (BPHS) for residents is the main goal of the new health reform in China. Lay health workers (LHWs) in primary health care (PHC) sectors play key roles in BPHS delivery. The competency of LHWs is critical to quality BPHS. This study...