This systematic review sought to investigate how primary health care (PHC) principles in CHW programs impact health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Four PHC principles were included in the review: universal health care, community participation, intersectoral coordination, and appropriateness of services. Authors screened 281 papers, and included 26 for review. … [Read more...] about Application of primary healthcare principles in national community health worker programmes in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review
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Lessons from an eight-country community health data harmonization collaborative
This article describes a data harmonization and collaboration executed by the Community Health Impact Coalition. This project aimed to identify practices that enable quality care across community health sites, facilitate cross-site learning, and reinforce health information systems across communities. In the initial data collection phase described in this paper, researchers … [Read more...] about Lessons from an eight-country community health data harmonization collaborative
The cost-effectiveness of community health workers delivering free diarrhoea treatment: evidence from Uganda
In this study, researchers in Uganda investigated how health products may be most effectively distributed across communities. Four distribution methods for oral rehydration salts for child diarrhea were tested: free home deliveries, free distribution at a local facility, door-to-door sales model, and a control method. Ultimately, researchers found that free delivery of ORS was … [Read more...] about The cost-effectiveness of community health workers delivering free diarrhoea treatment: evidence from Uganda
Community Health Worker Impact on Knowledge, Antenatal Care, And Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review
CHW interventions have been associated with improved birth outcomes. Through a systematic review, the authors of this study explore the relationship between birth outcomes and patient health knowledge and attitudes. The review suggests that CHW interventions have increased antenatal care utilization, enhanced knowledge of pregnancy-related danger signs, and contributed to … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Impact on Knowledge, Antenatal Care, And Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Contested notions of challenges affecting Community Health Workers in low- and middle-income countries informed by the Silences Framework
The authors of this study apply the Silences Framework to assess under-researched experiences of healthcare workers faced with patriarchal norms and unequal power dynamics. Drawing upon personal and professional experiences, they identify major challenges faced by CHWs including workload burden, established religious and cultural practices, and gender-related barriers to … [Read more...] about Contested notions of challenges affecting Community Health Workers in low- and middle-income countries informed by the Silences Framework