Incentives and remuneration are core issues that affect the performance of individual CHWs and of CHW programs. This paper details case study data about CHW compensation and incentives in 29 national CHW programmes, describing the range and types of incentives offered to CHWs and the underlying factors affecting CHW motivation in a number of different domains. The findings … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era 8. Incentives and remuneration
Recognition/remuneration
Compensation models for community health workers: Comparison of legal frameworks across five countries
Despite the life-saving work CHWs perform, they have long been subject to global debate about their remuneration. Donors and officials in many countries believe that CHW salaries are not ‘sustainable’ or that remunerating CHWs might pollute their intrinsic motivations. However, there is now consensus that CHWs should be paid appropriately. This study examines the legal … [Read more...] about Compensation models for community health workers: Comparison of legal frameworks across five countries
Exploration of Community Health Workers’ views about in their role and support in Primary Health Care in Northern Cape, South Africa
The objectives of this study conducted in South Africa were better understand CHW views of their work and work environment. Findings showed that CHWs perform various health and social care roles, they believe they make a substantial impact on the primary healthcare system, and the system relies on them. They stated community recognition and a good relationship with their team … [Read more...] about Exploration of Community Health Workers’ views about in their role and support in Primary Health Care in Northern Cape, South Africa
Performance of volunteer community health workers in implementing home-fortification interventions in Bangladesh: A qualitative investigation
This paper explored individual, community, and BRAC work-related factors that influenced volunteer Shasthya Shebika (SS) performance. The authors found that age, education, experience, and community recognition positively affected SS performance. However, they also noted challenges with BRAC, particularly in its compensation of SS. The paper concludes by advising BRAC to modify … [Read more...] about Performance of volunteer community health workers in implementing home-fortification interventions in Bangladesh: A qualitative investigation
Performance of community health workers and associated factors in a rural community in Wakiso district, Uganda
Conducted in rural Uganda, this cross-sectional qualitative study evaluated CHW performance and elements associated with performance among 201 CHWs. . Results indicated that only 19.9% of the CHWs performed well and that 90.3% of CHWs ran out of necessary medication in the 6 months before the study. Furthermore, of the 98.5% of CHWs that stressed the importance of motivation in … [Read more...] about Performance of community health workers and associated factors in a rural community in Wakiso district, Uganda