The State of the Evidence report was created by conducting a title/keyword search in six electronic databases for both peer-reviewed and gray literature: Medline (PubMed), Google Scholar, MedNar, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, World Wide Science, and WHO Global Index Medicus. Our completed search returned a total of 1,130 results, of which 736 were non-duplicates. … [Read more...] about State of the Evidence 2021- Appendix
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Does integrated community case management (iCCM) target health inequities and treatment delays? Evidence from an analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys data from 21 countries in the period 2010 to 2018
Integrated community case management (iCCM) improves access for hard-to-reach populations by deploying CHWs to deliver essential treatment for children. This study reviewed demographic and health survey data from 21 countries over 9 years to evaluate iCCM programs. The study determined that iCCM can address treatment delays and target underserved populations. … [Read more...] about Does integrated community case management (iCCM) target health inequities and treatment delays? Evidence from an analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys data from 21 countries in the period 2010 to 2018
Barriers and facilitators of rendering HIV services by community health workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-synthesis.
In sub-Saharan Africa, CHWs contribute to strengthening HIV programs, but face various country-specific barriers in providing care. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis, this study determined some of the challenges CHWs encounter with HIV-related services, and implementing these interventions. The study found that CHWs altruism and job availability facilitated HIV … [Read more...] about Barriers and facilitators of rendering HIV services by community health workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-synthesis.
Early Lessons From Launching an Innovative Community Health Household Model Across 3 Country Contexts
Community health workers (CHWs) are an essential part of the health workforce and are integrated throughout health systems. Partners In Health (PIH), a nongovernmental organization, incorporated the “household model” (HHM) in 3 countries where larger health care system strengthening partnerships already exist. The HMM was deployed in Liberia, Mexico, and Malawi to address … [Read more...] about Early Lessons From Launching an Innovative Community Health Household Model Across 3 Country Contexts
Developing a district level supportive supervision framework for community health workers through co-production in South Africa
In an effort to address highly chronic communicable/non communicable diseases and move towards Universal Health Coverage, South Africa relies on community health worker programs. However, CHW programs suffer from limited training and resources, low trust with other primary health care workers and inadequate supervision. This study applied the model of co-production to a … [Read more...] about Developing a district level supportive supervision framework for community health workers through co-production in South Africa
