In this cross-sectional study, researchers aimed to assess the knowledge of health extension workers (HEWs) about mental health issues in Ethiopia. Researchers recruited 259 HEWs across five districts in Jimma Zone. Participants answered a 30-item questionnaire which was designed to collect sociodemographic data, knowledge status, and information regarding HEW attitudes about … [Read more...] about Knowledge and attitude of health extension workers regarding mental health problems in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Community Health Workers/Volunteers
An intervention package for supporting the mental well-being of community health workers in low, and middle-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
In this study, researchers organized a Zoom workshop to discuss and support the mental health of CHWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. CHWs were invited from Australia, Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Malawi, Uganda, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In total, 27 people participated. Participants identified the importance of creating a hub, either … [Read more...] about An intervention package for supporting the mental well-being of community health workers in low, and middle-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
Implementation of mHealth applications in community-based health care: Insights from Ward-Based Outreach Teams in South Africa
In this qualitative study, researchers collected data from 28 CHWs in North West Province in South Africa. Authors aimed to explore how an mHealth application, Mobenzi, impacted community health work before its termination. Focus group discussions were conducted with 24 CHWs and four outreach team leaders. From the discussions, three main themes emerged. Firstly, participants … [Read more...] about Implementation of mHealth applications in community-based health care: Insights from Ward-Based Outreach Teams in South Africa
The usefulness of nutrition and health videos displayed on mobile phones in rural Uganda: Experiences of community health workers and mothers
In this study, authors investigated the use of mobile devices to train and educate CHWs in Kirewa subcounty in eastern Uganda. Twelve CHWs were provided with phones with educational videos about nutrition, health, and hygiene. Following a three month trial period, researchers conducted individual interviews and focus group discussions. Overall, CHWs reported that the videos … [Read more...] about The usefulness of nutrition and health videos displayed on mobile phones in rural Uganda: Experiences of community health workers and mothers
Iterative Development of a Mobile Phone App to Support Community Health Volunteers During Cervical Cancer Screening in Western Kenya: Qualitative Study
This study sought to develop a mobile application for HPV screening for CHVs in western Kenya. Application developers created the mSaada application to address previously identified gaps in HPV screening: patient education, data capture, and specimen tracking. Eighteen CHVs and physicians were surveyed and participated in-depth interviews to collect feedback on the application. … [Read more...] about Iterative Development of a Mobile Phone App to Support Community Health Volunteers During Cervical Cancer Screening in Western Kenya: Qualitative Study