This paper presents a new method called "Sharing Histories" for CHWs to use to teach health behavior change to mothers. … [Read more...] about Sharing Histories—a transformative learning/teaching method to empower community health workers to support health behavior change of mothers
Journal articles
Supportive supervision and constructive relationships with healthcare workers support CHW performance: Use of a qualitative framework to evaluate CHW programming in Uganda
This paper tested a qualitative evaluative framework and tool to understand CHW performance in rural Uganda. The authors found that supportive supervision and bonds between healthcare workers affected performance outcomes. … [Read more...] about Supportive supervision and constructive relationships with healthcare workers support CHW performance: Use of a qualitative framework to evaluate CHW programming in Uganda
Microeconomic institutions and personnel economics for health care delivery: a formal exploration of what matters to health workers in Rwanda
This paper interviewed health workers in Rwanda to uncover key institutional factors in human resources that affect the quality of care. … [Read more...] about Microeconomic institutions and personnel economics for health care delivery: a formal exploration of what matters to health workers in Rwanda
Human resource for health reform in peri-urban areas: a cross-sectional study of the impact of policy interventions on healthcare workers in Epworth, Zimbabwe
This research paper looks at how the post 2008 human resource for health reform policy interventions affected healthcare workers in Harare, Zimbabwe. … [Read more...] about Human resource for health reform in peri-urban areas: a cross-sectional study of the impact of policy interventions on healthcare workers in Epworth, Zimbabwe
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
