CHW interventions have been associated with improved birth outcomes. Through a systematic review, the authors of this study explore the relationship between birth outcomes and patient health knowledge and attitudes. The review suggests that CHW interventions have increased antenatal care utilization, enhanced knowledge of pregnancy-related danger signs, and contributed to … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Impact on Knowledge, Antenatal Care, And Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Zambia
A comparative study of adult and adolescent maternal care continuum following community-oriented interventions in Cambodia, Guatemala, Kenya, and Zambia
The authors of this article explore the effectiveness of CHWs executing health promotion and social accountability interventions in Cambodia, Guatemala, Kenya, and Zambia. Using a control group for comparison, researchers sought to determine differences in care-seeking behaviors, skilled birth attendance, and post-natal care among pregnant adolescents and young adults. The … [Read more...] about A comparative study of adult and adolescent maternal care continuum following community-oriented interventions in Cambodia, Guatemala, Kenya, and Zambia
Financing Alliance for Health Country Case Study: Zambia
Financing Alliance for Health has produced a series of country case studies providing robust information on community health system profiles, taking a financing lens. Each case study includes insights on community health system context, structure and lessons on financing. Community health policies in Zambia began in 2007 and have advanced to a fully fledged program Key … [Read more...] about Financing Alliance for Health Country Case Study: Zambia
Promising careers? A critical analysis of a randomized control trial in community health worker recruitment in Zambia
This article explores the effects of changes in recruitment practices made by the Zambian government based on the results of a randomized control trial (RCT). The RCT found that using posters that advertised CHW career paths attracted a greater number of suitable candidates. The Zambian government adopted this recruitment approach, but failed to follow through on the career … [Read more...] about Promising careers? A critical analysis of a randomized control trial in community health worker recruitment in Zambia
Systematic review of performance-enhancing health worker supervision approaches in low- and middle-income countries
Through a systematic review, the authors of this study explored approaches to worker supervision that improved CHW performance across low- and middle- income countries. Thirty of the 57 studies that were reviewed focused on CHW programs. The majority of successful approaches utilized some type of digital supervision technologies, such as SmartPhone or mHealth applications. The … [Read more...] about Systematic review of performance-enhancing health worker supervision approaches in low- and middle-income countries
