This study looked at how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Wakiso district, Uganda, accept digital payments. Most CHWs had used mobile money before, and over half were open to using digital payments. The study found that CHWs who trusted digital payments were more likely to use them, while those worried about risks were less likely to adopt them. Qualitative interviews … [Read more...] about Adoptability of digital payments for community health workers in peri-urban Uganda: A case study of Wakiso district
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Communities of Practice to Improve the Delivery of Contact Tracing for Tuberculosis by Community Health Workers: Antecedents and Mechanisms of Action
This study explored how Communities of Practice (CoPs) can help community health workers (CHWs) improve their performance in low-resource settings, specifically in Uganda. CoPs are groups that regularly meet to share knowledge and support each other. The research showed that CoPs enhanced collective efficacy and social support among CHWs, improving their ability to conduct … [Read more...] about Communities of Practice to Improve the Delivery of Contact Tracing for Tuberculosis by Community Health Workers: Antecedents and Mechanisms of Action
Timeliness of Malaria Treatment in Children Under Five Years in Uganda: An Analysis of 2016 Demographic Health Survey Data
Malaria is a leading cause of illness and death in Ugandan children under five. Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent severe illness and reduce mortality. This study analyzed factors affecting timely malaria treatment using data from the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, which included 4,063 children with recent fever as a proxy for malaria. Results showed that 41% of … [Read more...] about Timeliness of Malaria Treatment in Children Under Five Years in Uganda: An Analysis of 2016 Demographic Health Survey Data
Enhancing the capacity of community health workers in prevention and control of epidemics and pandemics in Wakiso district, Uganda: evaluation of a pilot project
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are vital in managing outbreaks through tasks like health education and contact tracing. A pilot project trained 766 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Wakiso district, Uganda, on epidemic and pandemic preparedness, including COVID-19. A year later, an evaluation revealed that the training improved CHWs' knowledge and skills in managing … [Read more...] about Enhancing the capacity of community health workers in prevention and control of epidemics and pandemics in Wakiso district, Uganda: evaluation of a pilot project
Private pharmacy and community health worker engagement in the provision of TB services
This study evaluated how involving private pharmacies and community health workers (CHWs) impacts access to tuberculosis (TB) care in Uganda. It compared TB diagnosis and treatment through three channels: private pharmacies, CHWs, and public health facilities. Data from 325 participants showed varying delays in starting treatment: CHWs (149 days), pharmacies (119 days), and … [Read more...] about Private pharmacy and community health worker engagement in the provision of TB services
