This study aimed to reduce social isolation and stigma experienced by adolescent mothers in Harare, Zimbabwe, through a community-based peer support intervention. Community health workers and peer educators facilitated peer support groups for adolescent mothers, addressing topics like income generation and depression. Results showed decreased depressive symptoms and improved … [Read more...] about Testing the Effectiveness of a Community-Based Peer Support Intervention to Mitigate Social Isolation and Stigma of Adolescent Motherhood in Zimbabwe
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Herding behavior in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural Zimbabwe: The moderating role of health information under heterogeneous household risk perceptions
The purpose of this review was to examine herding behavior in vaccine hesitancy, with a special focus on the moderating role of household access to health information from village health workers (VHWs) under different risk perceptions in rural Zimbabwe. To do so, researchers analyzed data collected from 13,583 responses to the 2021 Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee … [Read more...] about Herding behavior in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural Zimbabwe: The moderating role of health information under heterogeneous household risk perceptions
Workload and emerging challenges of community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
This review sought to summarize and present CHWs’ perceived workload in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Researchers utilized three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Embase) that were customized to search for two key terms: CHWs and workload. A total of 43 primary studies measuring CHW workload, published in English, and conducted in LMICs at any time point were … [Read more...] about Workload and emerging challenges of community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
Barriers against and strategies for malaria control during the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
This review sought to systematically understand the main causes of the disruption to malaria control during the COVID-19 pandemic, and aimed to synthesize strategies for future pandemic planning. Through searches of electronic databases and Google Scholar, a systematic literature review was conducted to identify studies pertaining to malaria control between January 2020 and … [Read more...] about Barriers against and strategies for malaria control during the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?