When trusted, Community Health Workers (CHWs) can contribute to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries through education. Issues of acceptability of CHWs by communities were explored through experiences gained in a qualitative study that is part of a cluster randomized trial in East Uganda. Initially, focus group discussions with key … [Read more...] about Acceptability and trust of community health workers offering material and newborn health education in rural Uganda
Community Involvement
Addressing the social determinants of health: a case study from the Mitanin (community health worker) programme in India
The Mitanin Programme, a government community health worker (CHW) programme, was started in Chhattisgarh State of India in 2002. The CHWs (Mitanins) have consistently adopted roles that go beyond health programme- specific interventions to embrace community mobilization and action on local priorities. The aim of this research was to document how and why the Mitanins have been … [Read more...] about Addressing the social determinants of health: a case study from the Mitanin (community health worker) programme in India
Poor retention does not have to be the rule: retention of volunteer community health workers in Uganda
Globally, health worker shortages continue to plague developing countries. Community health workers are increasingly being promoted to extend primary health care to underserved populations. Since 2004, Healthy Child Uganda (HCU) has trained volunteer community health workers in child health promotion in rural southwest Uganda. This study analyses the retention and motivation of … [Read more...] about Poor retention does not have to be the rule: retention of volunteer community health workers in Uganda
Making the most of community health planning in Ohio
Under a changing policy landscape, hospitals and local health departments (LHDs) can play a critical role in aligning and leveraging community health planning activities across the state to improve the health of Ohioans. New rules require hospitals and LHDs collaborate with organizations within their community to prioritize their community’s health needs, and develop plans and … [Read more...] about Making the most of community health planning in Ohio
CDC Community Health Improvement Navigator
This website is a database of community health interventions designed for people who lead or participate in CHI work within hospitals and health systems, public health agencies, and other community organizations. It includes infographics for improving community health, as well as guidelines for establishing and maintaining effective collaborations, finding interventions that … [Read more...] about CDC Community Health Improvement Navigator
