This study looked at how people in rural South Sudan feel about using self-injectable birth control. Many liked being able to use it privately at home, which helped them avoid cultural and distance-related barriers. However, challenges like stigma, side effects, and family pressure made it hard for some to keep using it. Involving community health workers and local leaders in … [Read more...] about Perspectives of stakeholders on enhancing access to self-injectable contraception in rural South Sudan
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Epidemiology of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Displacement Settings: Surveillance Gaps and Community-Based Solutions in Refugee Camps
This study looked at how well disease outbreaks are tracked in five refugee camps across Sudan, Syria, and South Sudan. Most outbreaks were reported late—over 70% took more than 72 hours to report—leading to high death rates from diseases like cholera and hepatitis E. Many camps didn’t have early warning systems or ways for the community to report health issues. While community … [Read more...] about Epidemiology of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Displacement Settings: Surveillance Gaps and Community-Based Solutions in Refugee Camps
What makes community health worker models for tuberculosis active case finding work? A cross-sectional study of TB REACH projects to identify success factors for increasing case notifications
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyze data from the TB REACH initiative, which has supported interventions using CHWs to deliver TB care in over 30 countries, to address key knowledge gaps in CHW networks. A survey was conducted to understand projects’ practices on CHW recruitment, training, activities, supervision, compensation, and sustainability. The results … [Read more...] about What makes community health worker models for tuberculosis active case finding work? A cross-sectional study of TB REACH projects to identify success factors for increasing case notifications
The role of community health worker-based care in post-conflict settings: a systematic review
The purpose of this article was to review the evidence on community health worker (CHW)-delivered healthcare in conflict-affected settings and to synthesize the reported information on the effectiveness of interventions and characteristics of care delivery. Data was collected from OVID MedLine, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health … [Read more...] about The role of community health worker-based care in post-conflict settings: a systematic review
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?