In this mixed-methods study, researchers in The Gambia set out to assess reductions in malaria prevalence within communities where village health workers (VHWs) are present. VHWs administered antimalarial drugs to acutely ill individuals and their close contacts. The study concludes that VHWs have the capacity to treat and reduce negative malaria-related outcomes, while … [Read more...] about Village health workers as health diplomats: negotiating health and study participation in a malaria elimination trial in The Gambia
Community Trust
Measuring client trust in community health workers: A multi-country validation study
Community trust is essential to increasing access and providing quality healthcare. A study was conducted in Haiti, Kenya, and Bangladesh to develop a quantitative scale that measures this significant factor and its effect on the impact of healthcare systems and programs. The resulting Trust in CHWs scale is a validated measure that can inform enhancements to and development of … [Read more...] about Measuring client trust in community health workers: A multi-country validation study