The authors of this study examined the role CHWs play in preventing and supporting noncommunicable diseases interventions in the Wakiso District of Uganda. Although CHWs showed general knowledge of noncommunicable diseases, their role in prevention was limited. There are opportunities to better involve CHWs in the prevention of noncommunicable diseases through enhanced CHW … [Read more...] about Community health workers’ involvement in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Wakiso District, Uganda
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Roles for mHealth to support Community Health Workers addressing COVID-19
Community health workers (CHWs) have been and continue to be important members of the healthcare workforce, delivering critical care to their communities during the ongoing COVID19 Pandemic. The authors provide guidance on how mHealth can support and enhance CHWs during the pandemic. They highlight that mHealth can increase contact tracing, improve education and training for … [Read more...] about Roles for mHealth to support Community Health Workers addressing COVID-19
Training, supervision, and performance of Community Health Workers in the delivery of ear and hearing care to 321 community members in rural Uganda
In Uganda there is shortage of ear and hearing care; community health workers (CHWs) are well-positioned to bridge the gap. Researchers conducted a study to assess the effectiveness of CHWs in screening for ear and hearing services. They found that 98% of referrals made by CHWs were appropriate. The study highlights the significant potential for CHWs to provide ear and hearing … [Read more...] about Training, supervision, and performance of Community Health Workers in the delivery of ear and hearing care to 321 community members in rural Uganda
The role of price and convenience in use of oral rehydration salts to treat child diarrhea: A cluster randomized trial in Uganda
Diarrheal diseases are a major cause of childhood mortality across the globe. This study, conducted in Uganda, evaluates whether a community health worker distribution model decreases or increases ORS coverage in children. The authors found that financial constraints were a major barrier to accessing ORS and that the CHW distribution model effectively and sustainability … [Read more...] about The role of price and convenience in use of oral rehydration salts to treat child diarrhea: A cluster randomized trial in Uganda
The Community Health Systems Reform Cycle: Strengthening the Integration of Community Health Worker Programs Through an Institutional Reform Perspective
Because community health workers (CHWs) are key to achieving health equity, governments and CHW program managers are interested in effective ways to scale up CHW programs. Experts developed a framework based off of CHW program scale-up efforts across 7 countries and found that successful scaling of CHW programs was dependent on iterative learning and public health solutions … [Read more...] about The Community Health Systems Reform Cycle: Strengthening the Integration of Community Health Worker Programs Through an Institutional Reform Perspective