Retaining CHWs is essential in the sustainability of CHW programs; yet, there is little literature on reasons for their attrition that might help CHW retention. This study measured CHW attrition and its predictors in a rural area in Kenya. … [Read more...] about Prevalence, incidence and predictors of volunteer community health worker attrition in Kwale County, Kenya
CHW Role
Can community health workers play a greater role in increasing access to medical abortion services? A qualitative study
This qualitative study explores the acceptability, perspectives and preferences of women and CHWs in Rajasthan, India, regarding the involvement of CHWs in medical abortion referrals. … [Read more...] about Can community health workers play a greater role in increasing access to medical abortion services? A qualitative study
Reflecting strategic and conforming gendered experiences of community health workers using photovoice in rural Wakiso district, Uganda
Through the use of photovoice, this paper explores the gendered roles of CHWs in rural Wakiso district, Uganda to better understand the strategic and conformist gendered implications of CHW work. … [Read more...] about Reflecting strategic and conforming gendered experiences of community health workers using photovoice in rural Wakiso district, Uganda
A new era for community health in countries of low and middle income?
How will we address the predicted worldwide shortage of over 14 million health workers by 2030? At the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland in 2015, a 4-year US$100 million fund supporting Last Mile Health and Living Goods to train 50,000 CHWs in six countries was launched. This commentary details the goals and challenges of such an initiative. … [Read more...] about A new era for community health in countries of low and middle income?
Use of most significant change (MSC) technique to evaluate health promotion training of maternal community health workers in Cianjur district, Indonesia
In the Indonesian primary health system, health promotion is often not implemented by CHWs due to a lack of knowledge and skills. This study uses “most significant change” (MSC) method to evaluate the impact of health promotion training of maternal community health workers in Cianjur district, Indonesia. … [Read more...] about Use of most significant change (MSC) technique to evaluate health promotion training of maternal community health workers in Cianjur district, Indonesia
