Through the perceptions of primary health care stakeholders in Surabaya, Indonesia, this qualitative study identifies the characteristics and competencies required of CHWs to identify and refer women with perinatal depression. … [Read more...] about Personal attributes and competencies required by community health workers for a role in integrated mental health care for perinatal depression: voices of primary health care stakeholders from Surabaya, Indonesia
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Based on qualitative research from six countries (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique) that were part of the REACHOUT consortium, this study explores how gender roles and relations affect close-to-community (CTC) health service prov
Based on qualitative research from six countries (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique) that were part of the REACHOUT consortium, this study explores how gender roles and relations affect close-to-community (CTC) health service provider experience at the individual, community, and health system levels. … [Read more...] about Based on qualitative research from six countries (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique) that were part of the REACHOUT consortium, this study explores how gender roles and relations affect close-to-community (CTC) health service prov
The feasibility of a role for community health workers in integrated mental health care for perinatal depression: a qualitative study from Surabaya, Indonesia
Based on an intervention carried out in Surabaya, Indonesia, this qualitative study examines the feasibility and acceptability of CHWs detecting and referring pregnant women and postpartum mothers who might suffer from perinatal depression. … [Read more...] about The feasibility of a role for community health workers in integrated mental health care for perinatal depression: a qualitative study from Surabaya, Indonesia
Case Studies of Large-Scale Community Health Worker Programs
This resource from USAID and MCHIP provides an overview of large-scale CHW programs from 13 countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Case studies address the historical context of CHWs, the health needs of the country, the scope of work of the CHWs, CHW training, support and … [Read more...] about Case Studies of Large-Scale Community Health Worker Programs
ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY BASED PRACTITIONERS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES A literature review, country case studies and a generalized cost-effectiveness model
Despite the well-known benefits of community-based practitioners, there is lack of evidence regarding the cost effectiveness of their work. This study aims to address this lack of information on the cost effectiveness to meet health systems goals using literature review, mapping, and case studies. The researchers concluded that community-based practitioners are, indeed, cost … [Read more...] about ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY BASED PRACTITIONERS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES A literature review, country case studies and a generalized cost-effectiveness model