This paper used a cluster randomized controlled trial in South Africa to determine the effectiveness of improved training and continuous quality improvement based mentoring. The authors found that these methods improved the CHW-mother interactions. … [Read more...] about A continuous quality improvement intervention to improve the effectiveness of community health workers providing care to mothers and children: a cluster randomised controlled trial in South Africa
Human Resources Management/Workforce Development
A rapid review of the rate of attrition from the health workforce
This review covers studies published since 2005 that involve attrition rates of health workers. Understanding attrition from the health workforce is critical to workforce planning, especially since many places have shortages of health workers. … [Read more...] about A rapid review of the rate of attrition from the health workforce
Unit cost analysis of training and deploying paid community health workers in three rural districts of Tanzania
This paper estimates the cost of training and deploying paid community health workers in Tanzania. The authors found the estimated cost to be sustainable on a large scale. … [Read more...] about Unit cost analysis of training and deploying paid community health workers in three rural districts of Tanzania
A time-use study of community health worker service activities in three rural districts of Tanzania (Rufiji, Ulanga and Kilombero)
This research article examines how community health workers allocate their time during the work day. … [Read more...] about A time-use study of community health worker service activities in three rural districts of Tanzania (Rufiji, Ulanga and Kilombero)
Practitioner Expertise to Optimise Community Health Systems: Harnessing Operational Insight
This newly released report, titled ‘Practitioner Expertise to Optimise Community Health Systems: Harnessing Operational Insight’ examines how CHWs can successfully be integrated into national health systems, subsequently contributing towards efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage. By using a number of case studies from six organisations (Hope Through Health, Last Mile … [Read more...] about Practitioner Expertise to Optimise Community Health Systems: Harnessing Operational Insight