In this mixed methods study, researchers sought to evaluate a medication home delivery service implemented by community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted from April 2020 to October 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. Using the Metro Health Services, or MHS, a program that serves 80 percent of the uninsured population in Cape Town, researchers … [Read more...] about Evaluating the implementation of home delivery of medication by community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cape Town, South Africa: a convergent mixed methods study
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Experiences of teachers and community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual reproductive health and rights problems in rural health systems: a case of the RISE project in Zambia
This study sought to explore teachers and community based health workers (CBHWs)’ experiences in addressing adolescents sexual, reproductive, health and rights (SRHR) problems in rural health systems in Zambia. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with teachers and CBHWs involved in the implementation of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in communities. The findings … [Read more...] about Experiences of teachers and community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual reproductive health and rights problems in rural health systems: a case of the RISE project in Zambia
Reflections on Digital Maternal and Child Health Support for Mothers and Community Health Workers in Rural Areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa
An exploratory-descriptive study was conducted to reflect on the experiences of mothers, community leaders, and CHWs engaged in maternal and child-focused mobile health interventions in rural areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Focus groups and individual semi-structured interviews were performed, and uncovered the significant role of digital support apps in maternal and … [Read more...] about Reflections on Digital Maternal and Child Health Support for Mothers and Community Health Workers in Rural Areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa
A peer group intervention implemented by community volunteers increased HIV prevention knowledge
This implementation study tested whether the Mzake ndi Mzake (Friend-to-Friend; hereafter Mzake) intervention remained effective when implemented by trained community volunteers in Malawi. The Mzake program is a 6-session, peer group intervention delivered by health workers aimed to improve HIV prevention knowledge and other related health outcomes. HIV prevention knowledge was … [Read more...] about A peer group intervention implemented by community volunteers increased HIV prevention knowledge
Cervical Cancer Screening Promotion in Eswatini: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Community Health Workers’ Perceived Barriers
This study sought to examine CHW’s perceived barriers to discussing cervical cancer screening with women eligible for screening and explored factors associated with experiencing more barriers. A telephone survey was conducted with CHWs between July and August of 2021, and uncovered the following commonly endorsed barriers: perceived inability to convince women to undertake … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer Screening Promotion in Eswatini: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Community Health Workers’ Perceived Barriers
