This study demonstrates how geographic optimization can improve community health programs in rural areas. Using mapping and route optimization tools, researchers planned efficient door-to-door visits by community health workers (CHWs) in Madagascar for mass health campaigns and regular case management. Results showed varying workloads for CHWs depending on location. An … [Read more...] about Combining OpenStreetMap mapping and route optimization algorithms to inform the delivery of community health interventions at the last mile
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Monitoring and Evaluation Systems on Performance of Community Health Workers Programme in Banadir Region, Somalia
This study examined how monitoring and evaluation systems affect the performance of the Community Health Workers (CHW) program in Banadir, Somalia, with a focus on capacity building. Data from households showed that increased capacity building could improve CHW project performance by up to 90%. Key findings suggest that investing in more CHWs is essential for improving … [Read more...] about Monitoring and Evaluation Systems on Performance of Community Health Workers Programme in Banadir Region, Somalia
Community Health Worker Initiatives: An Approach to Design and Measurement
The purpose of this paper was to provide a unified and comprehensive logic model of CHW initiatives supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that can serve as a common framework for monitoring and evaluation. The logic model was developed to fully describe the levels of effort needed to effectively and sustainably engage CHWs. Current monitoring and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Initiatives: An Approach to Design and Measurement