This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) use digital health tools. While CHWs were willing and interested in using these tools, actual usage was low, mainly because many lacked access to smartphones. The findings show that simply introducing digital tools isn’t enough. Improving access to devices and infrastructure is crucial for technology to effectively … [Read more...] about Bridging the gap between community health workers’ digital health acceptance and actual usage in Uganda: Exploring key external factors based on technology acceptance model
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Integrating dementia care into primary health services: lay health workers with internal facilitation in Uganda
This study explored whether community-based dementia care could be delivered in rural Uganda using lay health workers (LHWs) supported by Health Assistants. LHWs were willing to help but needed more training, clear referral pathways, and job aids. Health Assistants were seen as trusted supervisors who could provide guidance and feedback. The approach, including public … [Read more...] about Integrating dementia care into primary health services: lay health workers with internal facilitation in Uganda
Effects of Financial Compensation Structures on Community Health Worker Performance, Motivation, and Retention: Evidence from a Multi-Arm Quasi-Experiment in Uganda
This study in Uganda tested different ways of paying community health workers to see what works best. Over nine months, CHWs were given different mixes of fixed pay and performance-based bonuses. The results showed that a balance of steady pay with some performance incentives led to better service delivery, higher motivation, and strong retention. Too much reliance on bonuses … [Read more...] about Effects of Financial Compensation Structures on Community Health Worker Performance, Motivation, and Retention: Evidence from a Multi-Arm Quasi-Experiment in Uganda
Community health volunteers and contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women in Kenya: a three-wave analysis
Community health volunteers (CHVs) visiting households can help young women access healthcare. This study looked at 3,394 young women in Kenya aged 15–24 to see if CHV visits influenced health facility visits, contraceptive use, and family planning needs. Only 11% of the women were visited by a CHV in the past year. Those who were visited were more likely to go to a health … [Read more...] about Community health volunteers and contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women in Kenya: a three-wave analysis
Protective factors and stressors that influence the mental wellbeing of community health workers in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
This review examined what affects the mental wellbeing of community health workers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. It found that CHWs feel more supported when they receive recognition, fair incentives, training, and emotional support, and when their work allows some flexibility. At the same time, many face stress from heavy workloads, late or missing pay, unclear career … [Read more...] about Protective factors and stressors that influence the mental wellbeing of community health workers in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review