Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in providing primary health care within communities. However, there have been limited studies examining the specific time and tasks involved in CHWs' work. This descriptive quantitative study used a time observation tracker to record the time CHWs dedicated to addressing specific health conditions and tasks during household … [Read more...] about A time-motion study of community health workers delivering community-based primary health care in Neno District, Malawi
Qualitative
Engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Africa: Lessons from the Canadian Red Cross supported programs
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) has partnered with different National Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies and Ministries of Health in Africa in the implementation of programs where CHWs contributed to the provision of various health services. Using a qualitative methodology, this study reports on key findings (i.e., beneficiaries reached, CHWs engaged, programs implemented, … [Read more...] about Engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Africa: Lessons from the Canadian Red Cross supported programs
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
This review provides a comparative overview of CHW program implementation, expansion and reconfiguration for program managers and decision makers. Out of the 38 countries reviewed, only two ensured higher education for CHWs. Most countries do not guarantee adequate training and the majority of CHW work is carried out by women on a on a voluntary basis … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
Implementing community-based health program in conflict settings: documenting experiences from the Central African Republic and South Sudan
This study explored the feasibility, barriers, and strategies for context-specific agile programming in armed conflict affected settings through community-based health services in the Central African Republic and South Sudan. Community engagement, collaboration and negotiating safe passage; comprehensive delivery of services; and continued training were key strategies … [Read more...] about Implementing community-based health program in conflict settings: documenting experiences from the Central African Republic and South Sudan
Management of children with danger signs in integrated community case management care in rural southwestern Uganda (2014-2018)
This study investigated the CHW management of danger signs for severe illness implementing integrated community case management (iCCM) in a rural context in Uganda. Of the children that had been recorded as having a danger sign, 78% were referred by the CHWs as per the iCCM protocol. CHWs play a key role in early symptomatic detection, pre-referral treatment and early referral … [Read more...] about Management of children with danger signs in integrated community case management care in rural southwestern Uganda (2014-2018)
