In South Africa, community health workers (CHWs) are essential in supporting child development, but many feel they lack sufficient training in early childhood care. This study explored CHWs' motivations, background, and knowledge of early child development. CHWs emphasized the importance of nutrition, breastfeeding, immunization, and preschool education for healthy child growth … [Read more...] about Perceptions of roles of community healthcare workers in early childhood in Limpopo, South Africa
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Effect of community – facility linked interventions on maternal health service utilization and newborn care in rural low-resource settings in Eastern Uganda
This study evaluated the COMONETH project, aimed at improving maternal and newborn care (MNC) in rural Uganda from 2017 to 2020. By training community health workers to educate and refer pregnant women to health facilities, providing educational videos, and enhancing health worker training, the project increased the use of essential MNC services like antenatal and postnatal … [Read more...] about Effect of community – facility linked interventions on maternal health service utilization and newborn care in rural low-resource settings in Eastern Uganda
“We are their eyes and ears here on the ground, yet they do not appreciate us”-Factors influencing the performance of Kenyan community health volunteers working in urban informal settlements
This study investigates the challenges faced by Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) in Nairobi's informal settlements and suggests ways to support them. It found that factors like recruitment, training, resources, and relationships with healthcare facilities affect CHV performance. Addressing these challenges requires adequate remuneration, comprehensive training, supportive … [Read more...] about “We are their eyes and ears here on the ground, yet they do not appreciate us”-Factors influencing the performance of Kenyan community health volunteers working in urban informal settlements
Development of a Digital Program for Training Community Health Workers in the Detection and Referral of Schizophrenia in Rural India
This study aimed to create and evaluate a digital training program for community health workers (CHWs) in rural India to identify and refer patients with schizophrenia. The program was developed through expert review and CHW feedback, focusing on simplifying content and incorporating interactive elements. CHWs recognized the importance of early detection and treatment for … [Read more...] about Development of a Digital Program for Training Community Health Workers in the Detection and Referral of Schizophrenia in Rural India
Feasibility and anticipated acceptability of community health worker-facilitated HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening around Lake County, Indiana.
This study explores community health workers' (CHWs) views on cervical cancer screening barriers and the feasibility of CHW-facilitated HPV self-sampling in Lake County, Indiana, a region with high cervical cancer mortality rates. Interviews with 15 CHWs revealed barriers spanning individual, interpersonal, and community levels. CHWs identified HPV self-sampling as promising … [Read more...] about Feasibility and anticipated acceptability of community health worker-facilitated HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening around Lake County, Indiana.
