Researchers used complete georeferenced census and other high-resolution spatial datasets to compare proximity of community health posts and CHWs in Niger in 2000 and 2013. Through modeling, they estimated that CHWs increased access to and geographical coverage of healthcare. The results highlight the utility of CHWs in increasing access to primary healthcare in low-resource … [Read more...] about Optimising geographical accessibility to primary health care: a geospatial analysis of community health posts and community health workers in Niger
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Improving maternal, newborn and child health outcomes through a community-based women’s health education program: a cluster randomised controlled trial in western Kenya
Chamas for Change, a community health volunteer group, provides health education for pregnant and postpartum women in Kenya. Researchers conducted a cluster randomized controlled trial involving 74 community health units in Trans Nzoia County to understand the effectiveness of this model of health education on maternal, newborn, and child health. They found that Chamas for … [Read more...] about Improving maternal, newborn and child health outcomes through a community-based women’s health education program: a cluster randomised controlled trial in western Kenya
Community health worker models in South Africa: a qualitative study on policy implementation of the 2018/19 revised framework
Community health workers (CHWs) are well-positioned to provide essential healthcare due, in part, to their deep integration with the community they serve. Researchers conducted a qualitative study in six provinces in South Africa to better understand CHW policy implementation. Through interviews with provincial and district health managers and service providers, they identified … [Read more...] about Community health worker models in South Africa: a qualitative study on policy implementation of the 2018/19 revised framework
Gender intersections identified whilst transitioning mass vitamin A supplementation into an integrated reproductive and child health programme in Sierra Leone
Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) coverage in Sierra Leone has greatly increased over recent years through the integration of VAS with counseling and distribution of contraceptives. However, research suggests that investigators take a critical look at how these VAS campaigns interact with gender. The authors interviewed parents, government stakeholders, and community health … [Read more...] about Gender intersections identified whilst transitioning mass vitamin A supplementation into an integrated reproductive and child health programme in Sierra Leone
Influencing factors for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage and early detection of childbearing women at risk in Northern Province of Rwanda: beneficiary and health worker perspectives
Factors associated with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) pose significant barriers to maternal health globally. Researchers interviewed family members, community health workers (CHWs), and healthcare providers in Rwanda to understand their perspectives on strategies to prevent PPH. Respondents stressed that getting pregnant women to a health facility in a timely manner was a key to … [Read more...] about Influencing factors for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage and early detection of childbearing women at risk in Northern Province of Rwanda: beneficiary and health worker perspectives
