This study sought to explore the experiences and challenges involved in using CHW-led disclosure support mechanisms among adults living with HIV (ALHIV) in heterosexual relationships in rural Uganda. A qualitative design was utilized, involving in-depth interviews with CHWs and ALHIV facing HIV disclosure difficulties to sexual partners in the greater Luwero region. Results of … [Read more...] about Experiences and challenges of using community health worker-led mechanism in supporting HIV disclosure among adults living with HIV in heterosexual relationships in the rural Uganda
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Community case management of malaria in Western Kenya: performance of community health volunteers in active malaria case surveillance
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of community health volunteers’ (CHVs’) active case detection and management of malaria in western Kenya. A cross-sectional active case detection (ACD) of malaria survey was carried out between May and August of 2021 in three distinct zones in Kisumu, Kenya: Kano Plains, Lowland lakeshore, and Highland Plateau. CHVs … [Read more...] about Community case management of malaria in Western Kenya: performance of community health volunteers in active malaria case surveillance
The effect of supervision on community health workers’ effectiveness with households in rural South Africa: A cluster randomized controlled trial
This study sought to examine if child and maternal outcomes are better when existing government CHWs, who are perinatal home visitors, receive ongoing enhanced supervision and monitoring compared to standard care. A cluster randomized controlled effectiveness trial was conducted to compare outcomes over two years between different supervision and monitoring models.The observed … [Read more...] about The effect of supervision on community health workers’ effectiveness with households in rural South Africa: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Implementation of evidence-based multiple focus integrated intensified TB screening to end TB (EXIT-TB) package in East Africa: a qualitative study
The purpose of this paper was to present the accounts of participants from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia regarding the implementation of EXIT-TB, and suggestions for scaling up the initiative. EXIT-TB is an evidence-based, multiple focus integrated intensified TB screening package in the East African region, aimed at increasing TB case detection and the number of … [Read more...] about Implementation of evidence-based multiple focus integrated intensified TB screening to end TB (EXIT-TB) package in East Africa: a qualitative study
Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
This review sought to identify countries where CHWs administer vaccines and to synthesize health systems factors that may influence the feasibility of CHWs administering vaccines. Data included peer-reviewed literature from three databases and gray literature identified through web searches and by CHW subject matter experts. From this database, 23 CHW cadres were identified … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
