In this study, a non-randomized trial design is used to assess the effectiveness of a group interpersonal psychotherapy intervention, delivered by CHWs, in the reduction of depression amongst caregivers of children with nodding syndrome. … [Read more...] about Psychological treatments delivered by community health workers in low-resource government health systems: effectiveness of group interpersonal psychotherapy for caregivers of children affected by nodding syndrome in Uganda
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
The Profile and Work Process of Community Health Agents / Profile and the Working Process of Community Health Agents
This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to describe the typical profile and work processes of Community Health Agents (CHA) in Brazil. … [Read more...] about The Profile and Work Process of Community Health Agents / Profile and the Working Process of Community Health Agents
Report on the ‘Think-in’ on Community Health Worker Voice, Power, and Citizens’ Right to Health
Drawing on information from Brazil, India, South Africa and the United States, this report assesses the role of CHWs in fostering health system accountability to the community. … [Read more...] about Report on the ‘Think-in’ on Community Health Worker Voice, Power, and Citizens’ Right to Health
Report on the ‘Think-in’ on Community Health Worker Voice, Power, and Citizens’ Right to Health
Drawing on information from Brazil, India, South Africa and the United States, this report assesses the role of CHWs in fostering health system accountability to the community. … [Read more...] about Report on the ‘Think-in’ on Community Health Worker Voice, Power, and Citizens’ Right to Health
Approaches and strategies used in the training and supervision of Health Extension Workers (HEWs) delivering integrated community case management (iCCM) of childhood illness in Ethiopia: a qualitative rapid appraisal
This article reports the findings from a rapid qualitative appraisal of community health worker training and supervision for integrated community case management of childhood illnesses. … [Read more...] about Approaches and strategies used in the training and supervision of Health Extension Workers (HEWs) delivering integrated community case management (iCCM) of childhood illness in Ethiopia: a qualitative rapid appraisal
