This study explored how the community health worker program works in Fiji. It found that community health workers play an important role in improving basic health care and are trusted by their communities. There is strong government support, good supervision, and high motivation among workers. However, the program faces challenges, including uneven management, gaps in training, … [Read more...] about Exploring the implementation of community health worker program in Fiji An exploratory qualitative study
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‘First of all, I need training’: a qualitative study evaluating the Fiji community health worker training program
This study evaluates the training of community health workers (CHWs) in Fiji, aiming to improve their effectiveness in healthcare delivery. Despite well-established training policies, challenges like inconsistent training for new recruits and resource limitations persist. There's a need for restructuring and standardizing both initial and ongoing training, especially in … [Read more...] about ‘First of all, I need training’: a qualitative study evaluating the Fiji community health worker training program
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
In this systematic review, authors investigated how gender intersects with healthcare, especially when considering community health work and arboviral vector-borne disease. Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze 2,812 articles in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Overall, researchers found most included studies were conducted in the global south, as South … [Read more...] about Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
Application of primary healthcare principles in national community health worker programmes in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review
This systematic review sought to investigate how primary health care (PHC) principles in CHW programs impact health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Four PHC principles were included in the review: universal health care, community participation, intersectoral coordination, and appropriateness of services. Authors screened 281 papers, and included 26 for review. … [Read more...] about Application of primary healthcare principles in national community health worker programmes in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review