This study examines how Brazilian primary health care handles domestic violence against women. A gap between policies and practical application were found at local levels and community health workers were found to be critical to opening dialogue between women experiencing violence and the health care system. … [Read more...] about Domestic violence against women, public policies and community health workers in Brazilian Primary Health Care
Policy
Human resource for health reform in peri-urban areas: a cross-sectional study of the impact of policy interventions on healthcare workers in Epworth, Zimbabwe
This research paper looks at how the post 2008 human resource for health reform policy interventions affected healthcare workers in Harare, Zimbabwe. … [Read more...] about Human resource for health reform in peri-urban areas: a cross-sectional study of the impact of policy interventions on healthcare workers in Epworth, Zimbabwe
A study of human resource competencies required to implement community rehabilitation in less resourced settings
This review looks at the workforce characteristics that are required to implement quality rehabilitation services in areas with minimal resources for rehabilitation. … [Read more...] about A study of human resource competencies required to implement community rehabilitation in less resourced settings
A systematic review of economic evaluations of CHW interventions aimed at improving child health outcomes
This systematic review examines the cost-effectiveness of community health worker interventions that are focused on child health. … [Read more...] about A systematic review of economic evaluations of CHW interventions aimed at improving child health outcomes
Harmonizing community-based health worker programs for HIV: a narrative review and analytic framework
This narrative review covers literature on the harmonization of CHW programs for HIV. Additionally, the paper provides a potential analytic framework for harmonizing CHW programs addressing HIV. … [Read more...] about Harmonizing community-based health worker programs for HIV: a narrative review and analytic framework
