This study explores Community Health Workers' (CHWs) perspectives on teenage pregnancy in rural areas of Limpopo province. Through focus group discussions with 81 CHWs, three themes emerged: prevalence of teenage pregnancy, contributing factors, and challenges faced by CHWs. Findings suggest that CHWs encounter difficulties in addressing teenage pregnancy due to community … [Read more...] about Perceptions of community health workers on teenage pregnancy in rural Limpopo: A qualitative study
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Health Workers in Relation to Environmental Health Hazards in the Nelson Mandela Bay
This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Community Health Workers (CHWs) regarding environmental health hazards in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB). A questionnaire-based survey involving 110 CHWs revealed moderate knowledge levels and generally positive attitudes toward environmental health hazards. However, significant differences were noted in attitudes and … [Read more...] about Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Health Workers in Relation to Environmental Health Hazards in the Nelson Mandela Bay
Mobilisation towards formal employment in the healthcare system A qualitative study of community health workers in South Africa
This study examined the working conditions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in South Africa and their efforts to improve their situation. CHWs faced challenges like low pay and lack of resources. In semi-urban areas, they formed a task team and joined a union to negotiate for better conditions, leading to a pay increase. Rural CHWs faced obstacles in organizing due to fear of … [Read more...] about Mobilisation towards formal employment in the healthcare system A qualitative study of community health workers in South Africa
A qualitative analysis of community health worker perspectives on the implementation of the preconception and pregnancy phases of the Bukhali randomised controlled trial
This study explores the factors affecting the implementation of a preconception and pregnancy intervention called Bukhali in Soweto, South Africa, from the perspective of community health workers (CHWs) known as Health Helpers (HHs). Through focus group discussions with 13 HHs, six themes emerged, including challenges with the public healthcare sector, participant perceptions … [Read more...] about A qualitative analysis of community health worker perspectives on the implementation of the preconception and pregnancy phases of the Bukhali randomised controlled trial
Task-Shifting Can Community Health Workers Be Part of the Solution to an Inactive Nation
In low-to-middle income countries (LMICs), non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing, stressing healthcare systems. To address this, the report proposes expanding the role of community health workers (CHWs) in prescribing and promoting physical activity. This discussion paper introduces a model for task-shifting, assigning CHWs tasks like assessment, screening, … [Read more...] about Task-Shifting Can Community Health Workers Be Part of the Solution to an Inactive Nation