Despite psychiatric disorders contributing to a significant portion of the global disease burden, insufficient access to mental health services is widespread. This study examined its CHW mental health training program, developed in close collaboration with the Western Cape Department of Health, and evaluates the program’s success in improving the knowledge, skill and … [Read more...] about Piloting a mental health training programme for community health workers in South Africa: an exploration of changes in knowledge, confidence and attitudes
Evaluation
Role of Monetary Incentives on Motivation and Retention of Community Health Workers: An Experience in a Kenyan Community
Retaining trained CHWs is a challenge faced by many countries. This study assesses the role of monetary incentives on motivation and retention of CHWs in Kibwezi Sub-county, Kenya. … [Read more...] about Role of Monetary Incentives on Motivation and Retention of Community Health Workers: An Experience in a Kenyan Community
Effect of a Community Health Worker Led Health Education Intervention on Latrine Coverage in Mwingi West Sub-County; Kenya: A Quasi-Experiment
With low latrine coverage in Kenya, there is a high prevalence of hygiene and sanitation related illnesses. This study assesses the effects of a CHW-led intervention, on latrine coverage in Mwingi West Sub-County, Kitui County-Kenya. … [Read more...] about Effect of a Community Health Worker Led Health Education Intervention on Latrine Coverage in Mwingi West Sub-County; Kenya: A Quasi-Experiment
The roles, training and knowledge of community health workers about diabetes and hypertension in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
This cross-sectional study assessed the current roles, training, and knowledge of CHWs about diabetes and hypertension in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. One hundred and fifty CHWs from two non-governmental organisations required to provide non-communicable disease care as part of a comprehensive package of services were interviewed. Results indicate that roles were broad and varied, … [Read more...] about The roles, training and knowledge of community health workers about diabetes and hypertension in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Community Health Workers
This report details the history and current state of CHW programs around the world and highlights the importance of sustainability and improving CHW performance. … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers
