Through key interviews and focus group discussions in 4 low- and middle-income countries, this study assesses factors influencing CHW motivation and job satisfaction, including: work-life balance and remuneration, relationships with stakeholders, and opportunities to support community members. This study provides important evidence on CHW work experiences outside of a … [Read more...] about Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Africa and Asia-A multi-country study
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An intervention package for supporting the mental well-being of community health workers in low, and middle-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
In this study, researchers organized a Zoom workshop to discuss and support the mental health of CHWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. CHWs were invited from Australia, Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Malawi, Uganda, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In total, 27 people participated. Participants identified the importance of creating a hub, either … [Read more...] about An intervention package for supporting the mental well-being of community health workers in low, and middle-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
A Community Health Volunteer Involvement Program for Glycated Hemoglobin Reduction Among Thai Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Method Study
This mixed-method study developed and investigated the efficacy of a CHV-led program to reduce glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels among patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Sixty patients were recruited from two communities in Thailand. The treatment group received educational materials, educational activities, and CHV home visits. The control group received usual care. … [Read more...] about A Community Health Volunteer Involvement Program for Glycated Hemoglobin Reduction Among Thai Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Method Study
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Village Health Volunteers in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study sought to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Village Health Volunteers regarding soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Thailand. A survey was administered to 552 randomly selected VHVs from four subdistricts in southern Thailand. Overall, researchers found that VHVs had inadequate knowledge and practices regarding soil-transmitted helminthiasis, but … [Read more...] about Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Village Health Volunteers in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study
Lessons from an eight-country community health data harmonization collaborative
This article describes a data harmonization and collaboration executed by the Community Health Impact Coalition. This project aimed to identify practices that enable quality care across community health sites, facilitate cross-site learning, and reinforce health information systems across communities. In the initial data collection phase described in this paper, researchers … [Read more...] about Lessons from an eight-country community health data harmonization collaborative
