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Impact of Community Health Worker Certification on Workforce and Service Delivery for Asthma and Other Selected Chronic Diseases (2020)
This study aimed to examine the relationship between CHW certification and CHW outcomes, such as recruitment and retention. It also strived to describe the association between certification and health outcomes for patients with asthma and other chronic illnesses. However, the investigators failed to find much evidence on CHW certification, itsRead more…
COVID-19 Crisis Creates Opportunities for Community-Centered Population Health Community Health Workers at the Center (2020)
In this paper, the authors outline a two-step state plan to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by utilizing CHWs. They envision an evolved healthcare system in which the continued use of CHWs plays a vital role in developing a community-centered healthcare system.
Global and Local Community Health Workers as a lifeline for communities facing inequities in the midst of COVID-19 and beyond (2020)
This white paper focuses on the importance of CHWs in addressing health inequities and the needs of marginalized populations in the face of COVID-19. The authors offer an historical perspective and emphasize the importance of CHWs multifaceted role in addressing vulnerable populations’ myriad needs. They argue that CHWs have theRead more…
Strengthening Public Health Systems : Policy Ideas from a Governance Perspective (English) (2020)
Pandemic response requires a trusted community-based workforce. Economic theory on incentives for public health workers (PHWs) informs recruitment and management of frontline health workers. The authors surveyed PHWs in India and utilized the data and economic theory to outline health worker incentives and policy responses for pandemics.
Using mobile phones to improve community health workers performance in low-and-middle-income countries (2020)
The authors of this study stress the importance of mHealth to enhance the impact of CHW’ work in LMICs. They emphasize the importance of mobile phones for data collection, provider communication, and monitoring. They also point out that obstacles, such as a lack of mHealth training and internet service, canRead more…
Bringing severe acute malnutrition treatment close to households through community health workers can lead to early admissions and improved discharge outcomes (2020)
Researchers in Mali aimed to determine whether CHWs delivering Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) care would promote early case identification compared to outpatient treatment at health facilities (HFs). The results indicated that CHWs diagnosed and treated more infectious disease cases. Additionally, CHWs administering SAM treatment resulted in earlier admissions, more integratedRead more…
Evaluating community health worker education policy through a National Certificate (Vocational) Primary Health qualification lens (2020)
South Africa’s National Department of Health (NDoH) intended to determine whether the National Certificate (Vocational), or NC(V), for CHWs met the qualifications set forth by the NDoH and World Health Organization (WHO) for CHW programme optimization. Using qualitative data collection, the researchers found that the NC(V) met the NDoH andRead more…
Community health workers for pandemic response: a rapid evidence synthesis (2020)
The authors synthesized data on the role of CHWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that CHWs raised awareness, resolved stigma, and administered primary healthcare. CHWs need to be trained, supported, and equipped with personal protective equipment to safely respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
National UK programme of community health workers for COVID-19 response (2020)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors suggest a CHW taskforce be trained to aid people in their homes, particularly the elderly who are especially vulnerable to the virus. They argue that CHWs responding to COVID-19 should be between 18-30 years old because the youth are currently at lessRead more…
Quality assured COVID-19 Library of resources for community-based health workers (2020)
This database offers a variety of medically-reviewed educational materials regarding COVID-19. Visitors will find resources related to: emergency response, risk mitigation and community engagement, case finding, surveillance, public health prevention measures, infection prevention and control, lab testing, case management, and societal response.
Prioritising the role of community health workers in the COVID-19 response (2020)
This action article stresses the significance of CHWs for achieving 4 pivotal goals in the effort against the COVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate effects on vulnerable populations. The authors argue for and present strategies to: “(1) PROTECT healthcare workers, (2) INTERRUPT the virus, (3) MAINTAIN existing healthcare services while surgingRead more…
Performance of community health workers and associated factors in a rural community in Wakiso district, Uganda (2019)
Conducted in rural Uganda, this cross-sectional qualitative study evaluated CHW performance and elements associated with performance among 201 CHWs. . Results indicated that only 19.9% of the CHWs performed well and that 90.3% of CHWs ran out of necessary medication in the 6 months before the study. Furthermore, of theRead more…
Observational stepped-wedge analysis of a community health worker-led intervention for diabetes and hypertension in rural Mexico (2020)
This study evaluated a CHW-led intervention focusing on patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension in rural Mexico. The results indicated a decrease in glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) in diabetic patients by 0.35%; similarly, the research showed a decrease in systolic blood pressure (SBP) in hypertensive patients by 4.7 mm Hg.
Role of home visits by volunteer community health workers: to improve the coverage of micronutrient powders in rural Bangladesh (2020)
This evaluation study used cross-sectional survey data to assess the effectiveness of Shasthya Shebikas (SSs) visiting homes to distribute micronutrient powder (MNP) in Bangladesh. According to the results, SS coverage increased the population’s knowledge and use of MNP.
Theory-Based Development of an Implementation Intervention Using Community Health Workers to Increase Palliative Care Use (2020)
This two-phased qualitative study conducted among 15 stakeholder groups explored the use of CHWs to improve patient and provider understanding and use of palliative care services for African Americans. The researchers found that CHWs are effective agents for promoting palliative care awareness and use among physicians and patients.
Effects of team-based goals and non-monetary incentives on front-line health worker performance and maternal health behaviours: a cluster randomised controlled trial in Bihar, India (2019)
Conducted in India, this study assessed a ‘Team-Based Goals and Incentives’ intervention aimed to enhance frontline (community health) worker (FLW) performance and promote healthier behaviors. The results revealed a significant rise in antenatal home visits and iron-folic acid tablet ingestion, along with progress in teamwork among FLWs. Changes in otherRead more…
‘Our village is dependent on us. That’s why we can’t leave our work’. Characterizing mechanisms of motivation to perform among Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) in Bihar (2019)
This study aimed to identify factors that inspire Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in India. The results highlight the importance of self-empowerment, adequate financial compensation, and connection to the community’s health system as a few motivating factors for ASHAs. Conversely, implementation and management challenges are sources of ASHA discontent.
The fidelity of implementation of recommended care for children with malaria by community health workers in Nigeria (2020)
Conducted in Nigeria, this study measured the fidelity of implementation (FOI) for CHWs performing a recommended malaria treatment. The evidence found that CHW adherence was highest for following malaria treatment guidelines and lowest for post-treatment counseling. verall CHW adherence to guidelines was 83%.
Implementation research on community health workers’ provision of maternal and child health services in rural Liberia ()
This study conducted in rural Liberia examined changes in maternal and child health after the implementation of an upgraded CHW intervention. Results indicated increased percentages of children receiving care, facility-based delivery, and formal sector care for acute respiratory infection and diarrhea. The percentage of mothers that received antenatal and postnatalRead more…
Piloting a participatory, community-based health information system for strengthening community-based health services: findings of a cluster-randomized controlled trial in the slums of Freetown, Sierra Leone (2019)
This operations research study in Sierra Leone observed the impact of a participatory community-based health information system (PCBHIS) approach to community engagement. The study showed improved results on selected CHW performance indicators at intervention sites, but more limited improvements in ward development committee and health management committee capacity.
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