This paper tested a qualitative evaluative framework and tool to understand CHW performance in rural Uganda. The authors found that supportive supervision and bonds between healthcare workers affected performance outcomes. … [Read more...] about Supportive supervision and constructive relationships with healthcare workers support CHW performance: Use of a qualitative framework to evaluate CHW programming in Uganda
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Microeconomic institutions and personnel economics for health care delivery: a formal exploration of what matters to health workers in Rwanda
This paper interviewed health workers in Rwanda to uncover key institutional factors in human resources that affect the quality of care. … [Read more...] about Microeconomic institutions and personnel economics for health care delivery: a formal exploration of what matters to health workers in Rwanda
Human resource for health reform in peri-urban areas: a cross-sectional study of the impact of policy interventions on healthcare workers in Epworth, Zimbabwe
This research paper looks at how the post 2008 human resource for health reform policy interventions affected healthcare workers in Harare, Zimbabwe. … [Read more...] about Human resource for health reform in peri-urban areas: a cross-sectional study of the impact of policy interventions on healthcare workers in Epworth, Zimbabwe
Improving the performance of community health workers in Swaziland: findings from a qualitative study
Despite Swaziland's large CHW program, the performance of CHWs in Swaziland has not been studied. This qualitative study hopes to contribute to future program design and improvements to current programs. … [Read more...] about Improving the performance of community health workers in Swaziland: findings from a qualitative study
Performance of community health workers: situating their intermediary position within complex adaptive health systems
This review provides a conceptual framework on CHW performance in low- and middle-income counties. The paper outlines several key factors that should be focused on to improve CHW performance. … [Read more...] about Performance of community health workers: situating their intermediary position within complex adaptive health systems