CHWs are integral to addressing healthcare shortages in rural South Africa, but little is known about their experiences implementing CHW programs. To strengthen program implementation, this study conducted semi structured interviews with 18 CHWs to understand their experiences with government-implemented CHW programs. The study determined 3 themes that established CHW work … [Read more...] about Are we listening to community health workers? Experiences of the community health worker journey in rural South Africa
CHW Role
Community health workers at the dawn of a new era.
This is an overview of 11 related articles highlighting the primary issues CHWs face in large-scale interventions. CHWs are recognized as having a critical role in low, middle, and high income countries’ health systems. This series of articles provides suggestions on how to support CHWs programs to improve their careers and the sustainability of their interventions. … [Read more...] about Community health workers at the dawn of a new era.
The critical importance of community health workers as first responders to COVID-19 in USA
The inclusion of CHWs in pandemic response efforts has yet to emerge as a core component of public health responses in the US. Through a mixed-methods case study of New York state’s COVID-19 response, this study highlights specific CHW workforce issues. It recommends appropriate hazard pay, increased supervision, and CHW prioritization. … [Read more...] about The critical importance of community health workers as first responders to COVID-19 in USA
Challenges in the sociocultural milieu of South Asia: a systematic review of community health workers
Community health workers (CHWs) are especially crucial in providing healthcare to rural and remote communities, but may face barriers associated with the sociocultural environment of their communities. Researchers conducted a study to further understand barriers that CHWs face in South Asia and found that elements such as religion, culture, gender, social status and … [Read more...] about Challenges in the sociocultural milieu of South Asia: a systematic review of community health workers
The role of governance in implementing sustainable global health interventions: review of health system integration for integrated community case management (iCCM) of childhood illnesses.
Integrated community case management (iCCM) improves access for hard-to-reach populations by deploying CHWs to address infectious diseases, particularly in countries with the greatest burden of under-5 child mortality. This study addressed the sustainability of iCCM programs and government policies. Through a systematic review, the study determined that countries that adapt … [Read more...] about The role of governance in implementing sustainable global health interventions: review of health system integration for integrated community case management (iCCM) of childhood illnesses.