CHW interventions have been associated with improved birth outcomes. Through a systematic review, the authors of this study explore the relationship between birth outcomes and patient health knowledge and attitudes. The review suggests that CHW interventions have increased antenatal care utilization, enhanced knowledge of pregnancy-related danger signs, and contributed to … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Impact on Knowledge, Antenatal Care, And Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Afghanistan
Female Community Health Workers and Health System Navigation in a Conflict Zone: The Case of Afghanistan
CHWs have been deployed in rural Afghanistan to provide basic health care to Afghani women in remote areas. This paper explored Afghani women’s motivations to become CHWs. It suggests that female CHWs should be provided accreditation and encouragement to progress in their careers as CHWs. Additionally, this paper highlights the need for the integration of CHWs in the country’s … [Read more...] about Female Community Health Workers and Health System Navigation in a Conflict Zone: The Case of Afghanistan
Challenges in the sociocultural milieu of South Asia: a systematic review of community health workers
Community health workers (CHWs) are especially crucial in providing healthcare to rural and remote communities, but may face barriers associated with the sociocultural environment of their communities. Researchers conducted a study to further understand barriers that CHWs face in South Asia and found that elements such as religion, culture, gender, social status and … [Read more...] about Challenges in the sociocultural milieu of South Asia: a systematic review of community health workers
Systematic review of performance-enhancing health worker supervision approaches in low- and middle-income countries
Through a systematic review, the authors of this study explored approaches to worker supervision that improved CHW performance across low- and middle- income countries. Thirty of the 57 studies that were reviewed focused on CHW programs. The majority of successful approaches utilized some type of digital supervision technologies, such as SmartPhone or mHealth applications. The … [Read more...] about Systematic review of performance-enhancing health worker supervision approaches in low- and middle-income countries
Opioid Use Disorder Course
Trainees will gain knowledge in treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and conducting outreach programs in their communities. … [Read more...] about Opioid Use Disorder Course
