Through a systematic review, the authors of this study explored approaches to worker supervision that improved CHW performance across low- and middle- income countries. Thirty of the 57 studies that were reviewed focused on CHW programs. The majority of successful approaches utilized some type of digital supervision technologies, such as SmartPhone or mHealth applications. The … [Read more...] about Systematic review of performance-enhancing health worker supervision approaches in low- and middle-income countries
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Engaging Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) for cardiovascular diseases risk screening in Nepal
In Nepal, female community health volunteers (FCHV) provide health services to mitigate cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Using a mixed methods approach, researchers administered a CVD risk screening questionnaire to 491 adults and conducted focus groups among FCHVs to understand perceptions of CVD risk screening. The authors concluded that there is a strong potential to … [Read more...] about Engaging Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) for cardiovascular diseases risk screening in Nepal
Community health workers at the dawn of a new era: 5. Roles and tasks
Successful CHW programs are well planned and considerations about work and workload are carefully thought through in advance. This paper highlights the need to consult with local CHW’s as well as previous literature when planning roles and tasks for CHWs for new programs. It provides a list of 10 questions that can help program planners consider important issues when … [Read more...] about Community health workers at the dawn of a new era: 5. Roles and tasks
Community Health Worker Training Curricula and Intervention Outcomes in African American and Latinx Communities: A Systematic Review
Community health workers are key stakeholders in implementing community-based interventions in racially diverse contexts. This systematic review illustrates key evidentiary gaps in the field to inform effective training for CHWs working with African American and Latinx communities. The study demonstrates the continued need for creating and disseminating evidence-based CHW … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Training Curricula and Intervention Outcomes in African American and Latinx Communities: A Systematic Review
Community health volunteers challenges and preferred income generating activities for sustainability: a qualitative case study of rural Kilifi, Kenya
Although community health volunteers are key in providing healthcare to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), retention of CHVs can be difficult. Income-generating activities (IGAs) have been known to decrease turnover rates. The authors of this study examined barriers to income generation experienced by CHVs in rural Kenya, as well as their preferred IGAs. They found that … [Read more...] about Community health volunteers challenges and preferred income generating activities for sustainability: a qualitative case study of rural Kilifi, Kenya
