Interventions that address socioeconomic determinants of health are receiving considerable attention from policy makers and health care executives, attention fueled in part by expected returns on investment. However, many current estimates of returns on investment are likely overestimated. This study presents a return-on-investment analysis based on a randomized controlled … [Read more...] about Evidence-Based CHW Program Addresses Unmet Social Needs and Generates Positive Return on Investment
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A conceptual framework for measuring community health workforce performance within primary health care systems
Management of CHW programs requires better data collection approaches at the community level. This paper describes a framework and proposes a list of metrics to monitor CHW performance in low- and middle-income countries. … [Read more...] about A conceptual framework for measuring community health workforce performance within primary health care systems
Application of the community health worker model in adult asthma and COPD in the U.S.: a systematic review
This paper systematically reviews the effectiveness of community health worker interventions in reducing healthcare utilization in adults with asthma and COPD. … [Read more...] about Application of the community health worker model in adult asthma and COPD in the U.S.: a systematic review
Means, Motives and Opportunity: determinants of community health worker performance
The Means, Motives and Opportunity (MMO) framework can be used to identify determinants of CHW performance. This article uses the case study of Anganwadi Workers (village nutrition workers) in Bihar, India to demonstrate how the framework is applied. … [Read more...] about Means, Motives and Opportunity: determinants of community health worker performance
Facilitating equitable community-level access to maternal health services: exploring the experiences of Rwanda’s community health workers
CHWs play an integral role in linking members of communities to maternal health services in formal health care systems. This study identifies specific strategies applied by CHWs in Rwanda to promote equitable maternal care in their communities. It highlights the need for future research on strategies to motivate community health workers. … [Read more...] about Facilitating equitable community-level access to maternal health services: exploring the experiences of Rwanda’s community health workers
