This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) use digital health tools. While CHWs were willing and interested in using these tools, actual usage was low, mainly because many lacked access to smartphones. The findings show that simply introducing digital tools isn’t enough. Improving access to devices and infrastructure is crucial for technology to effectively … [Read more...] about Bridging the gap between community health workers’ digital health acceptance and actual usage in Uganda: Exploring key external factors based on technology acceptance model
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Exploring community health worker acceptance of mobile health for cardiovascular risk management in rural Indonesian communities
This study looked at why community health workers in rural Indonesia choose to use mobile health tools. It found that CHWs were more likely to use the app when they felt it was useful, easy to use, supported by their peers, and came with simple non-cash rewards. Their intention to use the app strongly predicted whether they actually used it. Money, formal training, and … [Read more...] about Exploring community health worker acceptance of mobile health for cardiovascular risk management in rural Indonesian communities
Readiness and implications for adopting digitized payment of community health workers: A qualitative study of Benin and Uganda
This study looked at how ready Benin and Uganda are to use digital payments to pay community health workers. While digital payments are seen as convenient, many CHWs still face delays, uneven pay, non-payment, and weak systems for raising complaints. Digital skills gaps and unclear procedures remain major challenges, even though basic infrastructure and policy support exist. … [Read more...] about Readiness and implications for adopting digitized payment of community health workers: A qualitative study of Benin and Uganda
Community Health Workers and the use of digital health: Transformations of a living work
This study looked at how digital tools, like mobile technology, are changing the work of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in primary healthcare. Interviews, focus groups, and observations showed that technology helps CHWs improve data collection, plan services, and reach more people. It also strengthens their role and recognition in the community. While technology is growing, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers and the use of digital health: Transformations of a living work
Factors Associated With Digital Capacity for Health Promotion Among Primary Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
This study examined the digital skills of community health workers in Shanghai, China, for promoting health through digital media. It found that nearly half of the workers used digital media for over 19 hours a week, but their overall digital capacity for health promotion was moderate. Factors such as education level, positive attitudes toward digital media, and experience in … [Read more...] about Factors Associated With Digital Capacity for Health Promotion Among Primary Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study