The purpose of this study was to better understand the preferences of community-based action teams (COMBATS) in regards to incentives within the Rural Response System in Ghana. Researchers wished to utilize the results of this study to increase overall programmatic impact and to maximize the retention of these volunteers on sensitizing the community about violence against women … [Read more...] about The stated preferences of community-based volunteers for roles in the prevention of violence against women and girls in Ghana: A discrete choice analysis
Motivation
Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Africa and Asia-A multi-country study
Through key interviews and focus group discussions in 4 low- and middle-income countries, this study assesses factors influencing CHW motivation and job satisfaction, including: work-life balance and remuneration, relationships with stakeholders, and opportunities to support community members. This study provides important evidence on CHW work experiences outside of a … [Read more...] about Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Africa and Asia-A multi-country study
Addressing Hispanic Obesity Disparities Using a Community Health Worker Model Grounded in Motivational Interviewing
In this study, authors investigated the efficacy of a CHW-based motivational interview in addressing obesity among Hispanic adults in El Paso, Texas, USA. More than 650 participants enrolled in the study, with approximately 50 percent assigned to the intervention group. In both study groups, a CHW collected baseline anthropometric data, such as body mass index and body fat … [Read more...] about Addressing Hispanic Obesity Disparities Using a Community Health Worker Model Grounded in Motivational Interviewing
Challenges experienced by community health workers and their motivation to attend a self-management programme
This study sought to investigate the challenges, both professional and personal, that CHWs face while carrying out their daily activities. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 15 CHWs from the Western Cape, South Africa. Through these interviews, five themes emerged regarding professional challenges faced by CHWs: social conditions, patients’ mental health, work … [Read more...] about Challenges experienced by community health workers and their motivation to attend a self-management programme
Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Africa and Asia—A multi‐country study
Through key interviews and focus group discussions in 4 low- and middle-income countries, this study assesses factors influencing CHW motivation and job satisfaction, including: work-life balance and remuneration, relationships with stakeholders, and opportunities to support community members. This study provides important evidence on CHW work experiences outside of a … [Read more...] about Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Africa and Asia—A multi‐country study