This study assessed whether or not community health workers maintain competency in malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) administration over a twelve-month period as well as the CHW characteristics, such as age or level of experience, that influence competencies. The results indicate that a majority of CHWs maintain RDT competency over at least a twelve-month period and … [Read more...] about Evaluation of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) use by community health workers: a longitudinal study in western Kenya
CHW Role
Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Community Health Workers: A Call to Action
This policy brief provides evidence-based recommendations to support community-based CHW services with sufficient resources to address social determinants of health. The goal of these recommendations is to increase the establishment of healthcare policies related to CHW services for communities facing health inequities. … [Read more...] about Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Community Health Workers: A Call to Action
Roles and Functions of Community Health Workers in Primary Care
A literature review and synthesis of the roles and functions of community health workers in primary care designed to provide insight on how to better to integrate community health workers in primary care. The article analyses 30 studies, 12 functions and 3 prominent CHW roles and discusses the implications of CHW training and clinical support in primary care. … [Read more...] about Roles and Functions of Community Health Workers in Primary Care
Community health workers and accountability: reflections from an international “think-in”
Community health workers and accountability: reflections from an international “think-in,” presents a commentary with recommendations for research and further development in the area of CHWs and improved general health system accountability.” … [Read more...] about Community health workers and accountability: reflections from an international “think-in”
Primary Health Care and Universal Health Coverage: the evidence on contributions and effectiveness of community health workers
On May 21, 2018, a side event was hosted by the Governments of Ethiopia and Ecuador at the 71st World Health Assembly in Geneva, addressing the contributions and effectiveness of Community Health Workers in Primary Health Care and Universal Health Care Coverage. This background document, makes the case for the importance of CHWs in primary health care and the achievement of … [Read more...] about Primary Health Care and Universal Health Coverage: the evidence on contributions and effectiveness of community health workers
