This policy brief provides evidence-based recommendations to support community-based CHW services with sufficient resources to address social determinants of health. The goal of these recommendations is to increase the establishment of healthcare policies related to CHW services for communities facing health inequities. … [Read more...] about Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Community Health Workers: A Call to Action
Community Involvement
Illness recognition and care-seeking for maternal and newborn complications in rural eastern Uganda
The authors conducted a cross-sectional study using 48 event narratives and 6 focus group discussions. Upon analyzing the collected qualitative data, it was found that community health workers and women's saving groups improved illness recognition, decision-making, care-seeking for maternal and newborn illness. … [Read more...] about Illness recognition and care-seeking for maternal and newborn complications in rural eastern Uganda
Contribution of community health workers to surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases in the Obala health district
This is a cross-sectional descriptive study examining the effectiveness of community health workers controlling vaccine-preventable diseases in the Obala health district. The authors found that community health workers provide community-based surveillance that is critical to controlling vaccine-preventable diseases in the Obala health district. … [Read more...] about Contribution of community health workers to surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases in the Obala health district
Perspectives and experiences of community health workers in Brazilian primary care centers using m-health tools in home visits with community members
This research paper examines CHWs' experiences with m-health tools through interviewing CHWs in primary care centers in Brazil. While m-health tools can be particularly helpful in low- and middle-income countries, CHW input should be sought during the design phase of the tool. … [Read more...] about Perspectives and experiences of community health workers in Brazilian primary care centers using m-health tools in home visits with community members
Linking communities to formal health care providers through village health teams in rural Uganda: lessons from linking social capital
Global literature has shown that community health workers connect communities to formal health care services. This article investigates whether or not this holds true in Uganda by examining village health teams (VHTs). The paper suggests several factors that limit VHTs ability to effectively link communities to form health care services. … [Read more...] about Linking communities to formal health care providers through village health teams in rural Uganda: lessons from linking social capital
