Fragmentation is one of the main challenges to successful and sustainable CHW scale-up - in terms of programming, the service delivery chain, and the multiplicity of public and private organizations, training, deploying and supporting CHWs. This paper proposes a set of generally agreed guiding principles to support countries and their partners in their efforts … [Read more...] about A framework for partners’ harmonised support
CHW Role
Predictors and a Framework for Fostering Community Advocacy as a Community Health Worker Core Function to Eliminate Health Disparities
In the United States, CHWs have been recognized as integral to providing patient-centered care and reducing health inequalities among disenfranchised groups. The workforce impact of CHWs is far-reaching in the realms of the prevention and control of chronic and infectious disease, the reduction of health care costs, and improved outreach, … [Read more...] about Predictors and a Framework for Fostering Community Advocacy as a Community Health Worker Core Function to Eliminate Health Disparities
Establishing a Professional Profile of Community Health Workers: Results from a National Study of Roles, Activities and Training
This paper presents results from the 2010 National Community Health Worker Advocacy Survey (NCHWAS) in an effort to strengthen a generalized understanding of the CHW profession that can be integrated into ongoing efforts to improve the health care delivery system. Results indicate that regardless of geographical location, work setting, and demographic characteristics, CHWs … [Read more...] about Establishing a Professional Profile of Community Health Workers: Results from a National Study of Roles, Activities and Training
Task shifting in HIV/AIDS service delivery: An exploratory study of expert patients in Uganda
This reports on a qualitative study conducted in May 2011 across six health facilities. It analyses the perspectives of expert patients, their supervisors and patients that they serve with regards to roles undertaken by expert patients and the support that they receive to undertake these roles. The report also provides recommendations for improvement and serves as a useful … [Read more...] about Task shifting in HIV/AIDS service delivery: An exploratory study of expert patients in Uganda
Human resources for mental health care: current situation and strategies for action
A challenge faced by many countries is to provide adequate human resources for delivery of essential mental health interventions. The overwhelming worldwide shortage of human resources for mental health, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries, is well established. Evidence suggests that mental health care can be delivered effectively in primary health-care … [Read more...] about Human resources for mental health care: current situation and strategies for action
