In this qualitative study, researchers collected data from 28 CHWs in North West Province in South Africa. Authors aimed to explore how an mHealth application, Mobenzi, impacted community health work before its termination. Focus group discussions were conducted with 24 CHWs and four outreach team leaders. From the discussions, three main themes emerged. Firstly, participants … [Read more...] about Implementation of mHealth applications in community-based health care: Insights from Ward-Based Outreach Teams in South Africa
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the frontline health workforce: Perceptions of vulnerability of Brazil’s community health workers
This paper describes the further integration of CHWs into the healthcare system in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argue that CHWs are in a unique position to address social determinants of health, but are also vulnerable to infections, abuse, and other workplace hazards. They demonstrate how these issues have been exacerbated by the pandemic, and conclude … [Read more...] about The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the frontline health workforce: Perceptions of vulnerability of Brazil’s community health workers
Community health workers at the dawn of a new era: 1. Introduction: Tensions confronting large-scale CHW programme
CHW programs are receiving more attention globally, but face numerous challenges, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Based on case studies and previous literature, this review outlines how to design and implement large scale CHW programs. The review also highlights five potential challenges in implementing large-scale CHW programs. … [Read more...] about Community health workers at the dawn of a new era: 1. Introduction: Tensions confronting large-scale CHW programme
An exploratory study of the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of community health worker programmes in conflict-affected South Sudan.
This study explored the characteristics, barriers, and facilitators to the implementation of CHW interventions in South Sudan between 2011 and 2019 through key informant interviews of CHWs. The findings in the study provide insight on the factors influencing CHW programs, and also inform on the contextual and health system related factors. Additionally, the study highlights … [Read more...] about An exploratory study of the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of community health worker programmes in conflict-affected South Sudan.
Barriers and facilitators of rendering HIV services by community health workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-synthesis.
In sub-Saharan Africa, CHWs contribute to strengthening HIV programs, but face various country-specific barriers in providing care. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis, this study determined some of the challenges CHWs encounter with HIV-related services, and implementing these interventions. The study found that CHWs altruism and job availability facilitated HIV … [Read more...] about Barriers and facilitators of rendering HIV services by community health workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-synthesis.