This review looked at studies on how much it costs and how effective it is to use Community Health Workers (CHWs) to fight HIV, TB, and malaria in low- and middle-income countries. Most of the 33 studies came from sub-Saharan Africa and showed that CHWs help deliver education, find cases, support treatment, and refer patients. In most cases, CHW programs were cheaper and more … [Read more...] about Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health worker programs focussed on HIV, TB and malaria infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries (2015-2024): A scoping literature review
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Stunting in Coastal Communities in Indonesia: A Review
Stunting is a serious issue in coastal communities, mainly caused by poor nutrition, low maternal education, limited healthcare access, and poor sanitation. This review looked at 20 studies from Indonesia and found that teaching mothers about healthy eating, using local nutritious foods, and involving community health workers like posyandu volunteers can help. Community-based … [Read more...] about Stunting in Coastal Communities in Indonesia: A Review
Task-sharing for non-communicable disease prevention and control in low- and middle-income countries in the context of health worker shortages: A systematic review
This study looked at how sharing medical tasks with non-physician health workers like nurses and community health workers can help manage diseases like heart problems, diabetes, cancer, and mental illness in low- and middle-income countries. It reviewed 149 studies from 31 countries and found that most showed positive results. Task-sharing was also found to lower healthcare … [Read more...] about Task-sharing for non-communicable disease prevention and control in low- and middle-income countries in the context of health worker shortages: A systematic review
Financial motivation models for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) are paid in low- and middle-income countries and how different payment methods affect their work. It found four main ways CHWs are paid: regular salaries, pay based on performance, income from small businesses, and a mix of these. While most payment methods helped improve CHWs' motivation and performance, a common … [Read more...] about Financial motivation models for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Community Health Workers: A Narrative Review of a Curriculum and Training program for Low-income Communities Facing Limited Access to Healthcare
This review looks at a free training program that prepares Community Health Workers (CHWs) in low-resource areas to improve healthcare access and reduce health inequalities. The program follows WHO guidelines and includes both initial training and ongoing learning. It has helped underserved communities by training CHWs to provide basic care and health education, especially … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: A Narrative Review of a Curriculum and Training program for Low-income Communities Facing Limited Access to Healthcare