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Job stress among community health workers: a multi-method study from Pakistan (2008)
This multi-method study investigated Lady Health Workers’ (LHWs) viewpoints on their job description, the problems they face and the levels of stress they encounter. All LHWs in one rural sub-district in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, were surveyed. Around a quarter of LHWs were found to have significant occupational stress. The authors concludeRead more…
Mobile Technology & Community Case Management- Solving the Last Mile in Health Care Delivery (2012)
This document is the report from a workshop that brought together public health and mobile technology experts. The group examined how the use of mobile phones and other related technology can improve health care delivery by supporting CHWs and integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) programs. The report presents scenarios thatRead more…
Scaling Up, Saving Lives (2013)
This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Global Health Workforce Alliance’s Task Force for Scaling Up and Training for Health Workers, focusing on countries with a health workforce crisis. The report uses evidence from Brazil, Ethiopia,and India on what can and has been done to expand the educationRead more…
Tackling social factors to save lives in India (2011)
This article from the Bulletin of the WHO, describes various roles played by Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), India’s national cadre of village-based workers, and other innovative community health programs working on maternal and child health, sanitation and hygiene, contraception, immunization and other health issues. CHWs are making major contributionsRead more…
Community performance-based financing in health: Incentivizing mothers and community health workers to improve maternal health outcomes in Rwanda (2011)
This paper is one of a series of background papers commissioned by WHO for the October, 2011, World Conference on Social Determinants of Health. It describes Rwanda’s attempt to improve maternal indicators by pairing a community performance-based financing (CPBF) strategy to empower CHWs with a strategy to incentivize mothers. TheRead more…
Community Health Worker Training Manual (2005)
This is the second (2005) edition of the Community Health Worker Training Manual of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health. The training manual provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of CHWs in meeting the health needs of the population, as well as key information and skills the CHWs require.Read more…
Community Health Workers Evidence-Based Models Toolbox- HRSA Office of Rural Health Policy (2011)
This is a tool created by the U.S. Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) (a program of the Health Resources and Services Administration) to support the development of CHW programming in rural areas in the U.S.. It draws on and shares lessons learned from proven CHW program models. The toolkitRead more…
Knowledge and communication needs assessment of community health workers in a developing country: a qualitative study (2009)
This study documents the perceptions of CHWs on their knowledge and communication needs, image building through mass media and mechanisms for continued education. Focus group discussions were held with health workers and their supervisors in all four provinces in Pakistan. About four fifths of the respondents described their communication skillsRead more…
Thirty years after Alma-Ata: a systematic review of the impact of community health workers delivering curative interventions against malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea on child mortality and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa (2011)
The authors conducted a systematic review of studies conducted between 1987 and 2007 in sub-Saharan Africa on the impact of CHW programs on morbidity and mortality of children under six. Seven studies in which CHWs provided curative treatment were included in the review. The authors conclude that CHW programs haveRead more…
Community Health Workers: Policy and Systems-Level Approach (2013)
This document provides guidance and resources for implementing policy recommendations to integrate CHWs into community-based efforts to prevent chronic disease. After providing general information on CHWs in the United States, it sets forth evidence demonstrating the value and impact of CHWs in preventing and managing a variety of chronic diseases,Read more…
Community Health Workers Toolkit (2013)
This toolkit, designed by the Rural Assistance Center (RAC), provides help in developing CHW programs and resources and best practices developed by successful CHW program. It is made up of 8 modules, each focusing on different aspects of CHW program, including: introduction to CHW, program models, training approaches, program implementation,Read more…
Diabetes and the Family/La Diabetes y La Union Familiar Curriculum (2011)
The Arizona Prevention Research Center’s (University of Arizona) Diabetes and the Family Curriculum is a tool for CHWs, focusing on health promotion and chronic disease prevention designed for individuals and their families. The tool is available in both English and Spanish.
Non-financial Incentives for Voluntary Community Health Workers: A Qualitative Study (2009)
This article describes a qualitative study that examines the efficacy of non-financial incentives in sustaining volunteerism among CHWs. The study addresses: the motivation of volunteer CHWs; barriers and de-motivating factors; the effectiveness of non-financial incentives; and the mechanisms by which incentives motivate volunteer CHWs. The study also explores the roleRead more…
Steps Forward/Pasos Adelantes Curriculum (2013)
The Arizona Prevention Research Center’s (University of Arizona) Steps Forward/Pasos Adelante Curriculum is a tool for CHWs, focusing on health food choices and preparations, chronic disease risk, community health and participant advocacy. It is available in both English and Spanish.
Promoting Policy and Systems Change to Expand Employment of Community Health Workers (2011)
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention E-Learning training series provides written and audio information regarding what CHWs are and what they do, as well as, details about CHW workforce issues and development, sustainable funding, and moving policy and systems forward. The training also provides links to CHWs resources andRead more…
SONRISA: A Curriculum Toolbox for Promoters/Community Health Workers to Address Mental/Emotional Health Associated with Diabetes (2005)
This curriculum was created by the Southwest Center for Community Health Promotion at the University of Arizona. The tool was designed for promoters/CHWs to use in their work with clients to prevent and manage diabetes and the mental/emotional health complications associated with diabetes. The tool is available in both EnglishRead more…
Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Toolkit (2013)
This toolkit provides a variety of resources that form a platform for strengthening policy makers, program managers and service providers’ capacity to promote access to maternal, newborn and child heath care. Developed by the Peace Corps, the toolkit includes information on: pregnancy and birth preparedness; labor, post partum and newbornRead more…
Social and Behavior Change Toolkit (2013)
This toolkit provides a variety of resources that form a platform for strengthening volunteers’ or CHWs’ capacity to achieve social and behavior change. Developed by the Peace Corps, the toolkit includes information and resources on behavior change communications and community mobilization.
The Postpartum Hemorrhage: Prevention and Management Toolkit (2011)
This toolkit provides a variety of resources that form a platform for strengthening capacity to address public health priorities, specifically postpartum hemorrhage, which is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. The toolkit, developed by MCHIP, includes hemorrhage-related information on: advocating, policy, preparing providers, advocating, quality of care, increase awareness,Read more…
Pre-Service Education Toolkit (2013)
This pre-service education toolkit outlines key programmatic steps, highlights lessons learned, and identifies key resources to assist in developing quality and relevant pre-service education interventions. The toolkit, originally developed by Jhpiego under the leadership of MCHIP, has been shaped significantly by the technical advisory group at MCHIP. Although targeted forRead more…
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