Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in healthcare delivery, especially in low-resource settings. This study explores the perspectives of Community Health Workers (CHWs) on using digital health tools in their work across 28 countries. It found that CHWs are already using digital devices and believe in their potential impact. Training in digital tools increases … [Read more...] about The use and potential impact of digital health tools at the community level: results from a multi-country survey of community health workers
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Evidence on the impact of community health workers in the prevention, identification, and management of undernutrition amongst children under the age of five in conflict-affected or fragile settings: a systematic literature review
Malnutrition, especially undernutrition, is a major global problem, particularly affecting children under five years old in conflict-affected, fragile settings (CAFS). Community health worker (CHW) models have been used to tackle this issue, but there's limited systematic evidence on their effectiveness in CAFS. In this review, 25 studies from 10 countries were analyzed to … [Read more...] about Evidence on the impact of community health workers in the prevention, identification, and management of undernutrition amongst children under the age of five in conflict-affected or fragile settings: a systematic literature review
Young Infants Clinical Signs Study 8-sign Algorithm for Identification of Sick Infants Adapted for Routine Home Visits: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of its Measurement Properties
The Young Infants Clinical Signs Study (YICSS)-home algorithm is a practical tool for identifying sick infants during community health worker (CHW) home visits. While it shows good sensibility and reliability, it has limitations. It was originally developed for health facility use, lacking assessment of inter-CHW reliability and construct validity. Future research should … [Read more...] about Young Infants Clinical Signs Study 8-sign Algorithm for Identification of Sick Infants Adapted for Routine Home Visits: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of its Measurement Properties
Wiring the Community Health Worker: A Winning Strategy for NCD Care
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease and diabetes are a major global health challenge, surpassing infectious diseases in causing deaths. Despite this, funding for NCD care lags behind the growing burden. This report explores how digital tools can empower community health workers (CHWs) to address NCDs effectively. It highlights the importance of investing in CHWs … [Read more...] about Wiring the Community Health Worker: A Winning Strategy for NCD Care
Scoping review of interventions to improve continuity of postdischarge care for newborns in LMICs
The first 28 days of life are critical for newborns, with millions of deaths occurring globally, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Efforts to reduce neonatal mortality focus on improving care continuity after discharge from healthcare facilities. This review examined interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) aimed at enhancing post-discharge care for newborns. … [Read more...] about Scoping review of interventions to improve continuity of postdischarge care for newborns in LMICs
