This paper investigated the role of local women village health volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the northern province of Thailand. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 40 local village health volunteers from: Mae Hia, Fa Ham, Suthep, and Tha Sala sub districts. Results demonstrated that their roles were diverse during the pandemic.hTey acted as community … [Read more...] about Women on the frontline of Covid-19: understanding local women village health volunteers in the northern province of Thailand
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Effectiveness of a community health worker-led case management programme to improve outcomes for people with psychotic disorders in Thailand: a one-year prospective cohort study
This paper sought to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a less intensive case management program (LICM), led by CHWs, on one-year social functioning and service use. A prospective cohort study was conducted on patients aged eighteen and older residing in a hospital catchment area in Thailand, and outcomes were compared between LICM and non-LICM participants. The primary … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a community health worker-led case management programme to improve outcomes for people with psychotic disorders in Thailand: a one-year prospective cohort study
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
In this systematic review, authors investigated how gender intersects with healthcare, especially when considering community health work and arboviral vector-borne disease. Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze 2,812 articles in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Overall, researchers found most included studies were conducted in the global south, as South … [Read more...] about Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
Anthropological study of village health volunteers’ (VHVs’) socio-political network in minimizing risk and managing the crisis during COVID-19
This article sought to understand the role and function of village health volunteers in their communities, VHVs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The author conducted in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with five VHVs from Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Additionally, participating VHVs were observed conducting their routine functions, such as daily temperature … [Read more...] about Anthropological study of village health volunteers’ (VHVs’) socio-political network in minimizing risk and managing the crisis during COVID-19
