Ethiopia

Health extension workers led home-based multicomponent intervention improves linkage to hypertension care in northwest Ethiopia cluster-randomized controlled trial

This study looked at how home visits by health extension workers in rural Ethiopia could help people with high blood pressure get the care they need. The workers gave health education, counseling, and referrals during regular visits. After nine months, the number of people connected to care rose from 11% to 66% in the group that got the home visits, compared to 12% to 40% in … [Read more...] about Health extension workers led home-based multicomponent intervention improves linkage to hypertension care in northwest Ethiopia cluster-randomized controlled trial

This study in Ethiopia tested if giving tuberculosis (TB) prevention treatment to children at home works better than the usual clinic-based approach. Community health workers visited homes to manage care. The results showed that 40% more children started treatment when care was given at home. Most children in both groups finished treatment, and side effects were rare. The … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a Home-based Approach to Child Contact Investigation and TPT Management by Community Health Workers in Ethiopia: A Pragmatic Cluster-randomized Trial

This study in Ethiopia compared two ways of giving tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment to children at risk: one at home and one at a health facility. Home-based care, provided by community health workers, was cheaper for both the health system and families. It also helped more children start treatment in most cases. While home visits may not fully replace clinic care, … [Read more...] about Cost and cost-effectiveness of pediatric home-based versus facility-based TB Preventive Treatment in Ethiopia (CHIP-TB)

This study looks at how unpaid community health workers (mostly women) in Ethiopia continued to work without pay, even as the government claimed it was moving away from volunteer-based health programs. The research compares two groups—one in cities focused on HIV care, and one in rural areas focused on general health. It shows that both groups were still expected to work for … [Read more...] about Moving away from volunteerism in community health? Motivations and wellbeing among urban and rural Ethiopian volunteers

Health Extension Workers (HEWs) play a key role in Ethiopia’s healthcare system, but their job satisfaction is low, with only 46% reporting being satisfied. A review of studies found that supportive supervision, training opportunities, and management support significantly improve job satisfaction. Addressing these factors could lead to a more motivated workforce and better … [Read more...] about Health extension workers job satisfaction and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis