This study sought to ascertain how the COVID-19 pandemic was perceived by oncology patients and CHWs and whether this contributed to disruptions in cancer care in Northern Tanzania. A cross-sectional study was conducted using structured telephone interviews with patients and structured questionnaires completed by CHWs. Primary outcomes for patients included missed appointments … [Read more...] about Impact of COVID-19 on delivery of oncology services in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study of community health workers and patients undergoing cancer treatment at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
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Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on frontline health workers through a photovoice study in Kaduna, Kwara and Ogun States, Nigeria
This study sought to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CHW well-being with a view to identify strategies that could support CHWs during COVID-19 and subsequent health system shocks within Nigeria. A creative participatory methodology of photovoice with CHWs was utilized, in which participants were asked to take and share photos documenting their experiences of … [Read more...] about Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on frontline health workers through a photovoice study in Kaduna, Kwara and Ogun States, Nigeria
Technical Report: Analyzing The Landscape: Supply Chain Mobile Tools for Community Health Workers
The goal of this analysis was to provide evidence about systems capabilities, features, and use of mobile applications by CHWs to increase data visibility, access to data for decision-making, and improved product availability at the last mile. Researchers collected data via two strategies: (1) by conducting an Internet search to assess which mobile applications CHWs use and (2) … [Read more...] about Technical Report: Analyzing The Landscape: Supply Chain Mobile Tools for Community Health Workers
Mental health care in the city of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Analysis of demand, supply and operational response capacity of the health district of Tshamilemba
This study sought to analyze the existing demand and supply of mental health care in the health district of Tshamilemba in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Researchers also critically examined the district’s operational response capacity to address mental health. A multimethod, cross-sectional exploratory study was conducted, including a documentary review, household … [Read more...] about Mental health care in the city of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Analysis of demand, supply and operational response capacity of the health district of Tshamilemba
Impact of integrated community-facility interventions model on neonatal mortality in rural Bangladesh- a quasi-experimental study
The purpose of this study was to outline an intervention package that included CHW-assisted pregnancy and birth surveillance, postnatal visits to access newborns, referral for facility-based care, and establishment of a newborn stabilization unit. A quasi-experimental controlled study was conducted in Bangladesh to measure the effectiveness of this intervention. Primary … [Read more...] about Impact of integrated community-facility interventions model on neonatal mortality in rural Bangladesh- a quasi-experimental study
