The purpose of this study was to explore task shifting screening and referrals for diabetes and hypertension from facility-based healthcare workers to CHWs in Uganda. The study investigated perceptions of task shifting by conducting 10 focus group discussions and 24 in-depth interviews with stakeholders. Results indicate that CHWs are seen as a beneficial resource for task … [Read more...] about Principles for task shifting hypertension and diabetes screening and referral: a qualitative study exploring patient, community health worker and healthcare professional perceptions in rural Uganda.
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Incidence of HIV disclosure among HIV affected heterosexual partners using a community health worker led mechanism in rural Uganda; a quasi-experimental study.
This study compared incidence of sexual partner disclosure among adults living with HIV with CHW support and those without CHW support in Uganda. The quasi-experimental study consisted of a CHW-led intervention arm and a control arm, where the intervention arm received CHW disclosure support in addition to routine care. The results showed that the incidence of disclosure was … [Read more...] about Incidence of HIV disclosure among HIV affected heterosexual partners using a community health worker led mechanism in rural Uganda; a quasi-experimental study.
Using telehealth to support community health workers in Uganda during COVID-19: a mixed-method study
The purpose of this study was to assess the functioning of the telehealth approach that was set-up to support CHWs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. A mixed-methods study was conducted involving interviews and surveys with key-informants and an analysis of routine consultation data from the call center. Results uncovered that CHWs made extensive use of the call center, … [Read more...] about Using telehealth to support community health workers in Uganda during COVID-19: a mixed-method study
Community health workers and health equity in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and recommendations for policy and practice
The goal of this review was to compile research findings on the following questions: (1) How effective are CHW interventions at reaching the most disadvantaged groups in LMIC contexts? and (2) What evidence exists on whether and how these programs reduce health inequities in the populations they serve? Researchers explored six academic databases for recent (2014-2020) studies … [Read more...] about Community health workers and health equity in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and recommendations for policy and practice
Multilevel determinants of community health workers for an effective maternal and child health programme in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
In this systematic review, authors review perceived barriers and enablers of community health worker engagement in addressing maternal and child health (MCH). Researchers identified 1561 articles from six countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Nine articles met the inclusion criteria. Authors identified four different levels of determinants for effective CHW MCH programs: individual, … [Read more...] about Multilevel determinants of community health workers for an effective maternal and child health programme in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review