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Scrimshaw, Nevin S. – MOBIUS, 1985
The author argues that the achievement of health in developing countries requires that health workers be trained to prevent disease in addition to any training they receive in the identification and management of disease. This preventive role includes communication of health promotion concepts to people and gaining the confidence of communities.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Community Attitudes, Community Health Services, Cultural Context
