This study assessed the accuracy of using mobile phone photos taken by a community health worker (CHW) for detecting dental caries in children aged 6-12 in Iran. Results showed high accuracy of tele-dentistry, with over 80% sensitivity and 90% specificity. Inter-rater reliability between remote dentists and gold standard dental examination was substantial to almost perfect. … [Read more...] about Diagnostic accuracy of tele-dentistry in screening children for dental caries by community health workers in a lower-middle-income country
Mixed Methods
Experiences in Improving the Quality of Community-Based Fever Management from Three Malaria-Endemic African Countries
The WHO emphasizes the effectiveness of trained, supervised, and supported community health workers (CHWs) in delivering quality healthcare. In response, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Impact Malaria Project conducted a study focusing on Madagascar, Malawi, and Mali to document approaches for improving community-based fever management. The study involved interviews and … [Read more...] about Experiences in Improving the Quality of Community-Based Fever Management from Three Malaria-Endemic African Countries
Training-of-trainers program for community health workers involved in an innovative and community-based intervention against malaria among goldminers in the Guiana shield a quality and effectiveness evaluation
In the Guiana Shield, where malaria persists among hard-to-reach populations involved in gold mining, a community-based intervention relies on trained community health workers (CHWs). This study evaluated the quality and effectiveness of the training program for CHWs using a mixed-method case study. The training-of-trainers model, based on the CDC framework, showed high … [Read more...] about Training-of-trainers program for community health workers involved in an innovative and community-based intervention against malaria among goldminers in the Guiana shield a quality and effectiveness evaluation
Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach
Since 2004, Ethiopia has been using Community health workers (Health Extension Workers - HEWs) who are credited with several achievements in improving the country's health indicators. However, information about the HEWs' motivation and job satisfaction is limited. Using a mixed methods study approach, the authors sought to assess the HEWs' motivation and job satisfaction, as … [Read more...] about Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach
Task shifting and community engagement as the keys to increasing access to modern contraception: Findings from mixed methods operational research in coastal Kenya
This study examined the effect of the Riziki Demonstration Project on contraceptive service provision and identified drivers of the intervention's success in increasing public sector contraceptive uptake. Findings demonstrate the potential for task sharing combined with community engagement efforts to improve contraceptive awareness, knowledge and supply. Community engagement … [Read more...] about Task shifting and community engagement as the keys to increasing access to modern contraception: Findings from mixed methods operational research in coastal Kenya
