The study aimed to create a framework to help Community Health Workers (CHWs) effectively join and support interprofessional teams working on diabetes care in South African rural communities. Using a theory-based approach and input from various discussions and reviews, a draft framework was developed and validated by experts. The final framework focuses on equipping CHWs with … [Read more...] about Development of a framework for community health workers to contribute to interprofessional learning teams
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The use of community-oriented primary care (COPC) model to generate vaccine demand: The case of a remote fishing community in Cameroon
This study focuses on improving childhood vaccination in hard-to-reach areas of the Manoka Health District in Cameroon, which has a high rate of unvaccinated children (91.7%). Factors like reliance on herbalists and poor trust in the healthcare system have contributed to vaccine hesitancy. The project used community health workers (CHWs) to provide integrated health services, … [Read more...] about The use of community-oriented primary care (COPC) model to generate vaccine demand: The case of a remote fishing community in Cameroon
Malaria community case management usage and quality of malaria care in a moderate Plasmodium falciparum burden region of Chadiza District, Zambia
This report examines malaria case management in Chadiza District, Zambia, where community case management (CCM) programs are expanding to include all ages, not just children under 5. A survey of 11,030 participants found a malaria prevalence of 19.1%, with school-aged children showing the highest rates at 28.8%. Among those who reported fever, a significant number sought … [Read more...] about Malaria community case management usage and quality of malaria care in a moderate Plasmodium falciparum burden region of Chadiza District, Zambia
Exploring measures to increase detection of malaria cases through reactive case detection in a Southern Province of Zambia-like Setup: A modeling study
In Zambia, malaria prevalence varies by location, making it hard to effectively target infections. Many asymptomatic cases do not seek healthcare, so reactive case detection (RCD) is needed to identify these undetected infections. However, challenges like a lack of community health workers (CHWs), limited access to residents, and shortages of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) … [Read more...] about Exploring measures to increase detection of malaria cases through reactive case detection in a Southern Province of Zambia-like Setup: A modeling study
Assessment of community health workers activities in six districts of Zambézia Province, Mozambique
This study evaluated the progress of Mozambique's Community Health Worker (CHW) program, known as Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs), which was restarted in 2010. Conducted in six districts of the Zambézia Province, the study included interviews with 148 APEs to assess their operations. It found that only 48% of APEs restocked their supplies monthly, and there were … [Read more...] about Assessment of community health workers activities in six districts of Zambézia Province, Mozambique