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Task shifting and community engagement as the keys to increasing access to modern contraception: Findings from mixed methods operational research in coastal Kenya

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This study examined the effect of the Riziki Demonstration Project on contraceptive service provision and identified drivers of the intervention's success in increasing public sector contraceptive uptake. Findings demonstrate the potential for task sharing combined with community engagement efforts to improve contraceptive awareness, knowledge and supply. Community engagement … [Read more...] about Task shifting and community engagement as the keys to increasing access to modern contraception: Findings from mixed methods operational research in coastal Kenya

Training and experience outperform literacy and formal education as predictors of community health worker knowledge and performance, results from Rongo sub-county, Kenya.

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This study investigated the predictors of CHW knowledge of obstetric and early infant danger signs as well as performance in achieving antenatal care and immunization uptake among their clients. The study found that recency of training and experience were associated with improved CHW knowledge and performance.  Clients of CHWs trained through the intervention were 15% more … [Read more...] about Training and experience outperform literacy and formal education as predictors of community health worker knowledge and performance, results from Rongo sub-county, Kenya.

Task shifting roles, interventions and outcomes for kidney and cardiovascular health service delivery among African populations: a scoping review

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The aim of this review was to evaluate the task shifting roles, interventions, and outcomes for addressing kidney and cardiovascular (CV) health problems within African populations. The findings emphasize the importance of HRH, including the CHW workforce, in improving the process of care measures as well as identification, awareness, and treatment of CV and kidney disease in … [Read more...] about Task shifting roles, interventions and outcomes for kidney and cardiovascular health service delivery among African populations: a scoping review

Individual and community experiences and the use of language in understanding diabetes and depression in rural Kenya

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The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the specific needs of rural communities from the perspectives of individuals with diabetes and depression and health care workers, including CHWs. In rural Kenya identifying people with diabetes or mental health problems is challenging due to the stigma and negative experiences within community settings. Four broad … [Read more...] about Individual and community experiences and the use of language in understanding diabetes and depression in rural Kenya

Community participation in the health system: analyzing the implementation of community health committee policies in Kenya

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This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing the implementation of community health committee (CHC)-related policies in Kenya. A qualitative study design was utilized to extract data from policy documents, and key informant interviews were conducted with health workers and health managers in two counties (rural and urban) and with the national Ministry of Health. Results … [Read more...] about Community participation in the health system: analyzing the implementation of community health committee policies in Kenya