Men who have sex with men experience negative HIV-related health and social outcomes. Researchers conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a community health worker-led ART delivery model in the Lagos State of Nigeria. The model was effective in increasing adherence to ART and achieving viral load suppression. This study highlights the important role CHWs have in … [Read more...] about Community health worker-led ART delivery improved scheduled antiretroviral drug refill among men who have sex with men in Lagos State, Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Community health workers’ efforts to build health system trust in marginalised communities: a qualitative study from South Africa
The authors of this study investigate CHW workplace trust, trust between the patient and the CHW, and trust in the health system within the national CHW program in South Africa. They found that while CHWs had low workplace trust and there is low trust in the healthcare system to provide adequate care, there is significant trust between CHWs and their patients. These results … [Read more...] about Community health workers’ efforts to build health system trust in marginalised communities: a qualitative study from South Africa
How workers respond to social rewards: evidence from community health workers in Uganda
How does recognition affect CHW performance? The authors of this study explored how a competitive annual award (a social reward) affected CHW performance in Uganda. The researchers found that when one CHW received the award, peer CHW performance decreased. Additionally, the authors found that if a whole CHW branch received an award, neighboring CHW branches showed decreased … [Read more...] about How workers respond to social rewards: evidence from community health workers in Uganda
Effect of community-led delivery of HIV self-testing on HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy initiation in Malawi: A cluster-randomised trial
HIV infection can go undetected in certain populations of Malawi, increasing disease-burden and continued transmission. Researchers conducted a study to assess the effectiveness and safety of community-led delivery of HIV self-testing (HIVST) to increase antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. The authors found that community-led HIVST was a safe and cost effective way to … [Read more...] about Effect of community-led delivery of HIV self-testing on HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy initiation in Malawi: A cluster-randomised trial
Assessing selection procedures and roles of Community Health Volunteers and Community Health Management Committees in Ghana’s Community-based Health Planning and Services program
In Ghana, community health volunteers (CHVs) and community health management committees (CHMCs) are essential to providing health care and fostering a sense of community ownership. This study sought to understand the criteria used to select these crucial community-based providers. The authors found that selection processes for CHVs and CHMCs vary widely; they suggest … [Read more...] about Assessing selection procedures and roles of Community Health Volunteers and Community Health Management Committees in Ghana’s Community-based Health Planning and Services program
