It has been suggested that lay community health workers (LHWs) could play a role in primary and secondary prevention of Mental, Neurological and Substance use (MNS) disorders in low resourced settings. The paper conducts a systematic literature review aimed to assess the existing evidence base for the roles and effectiveness of lay community health workers in primary and … [Read more...] about Roles and Effectiveness of Lay Community Health Workers in the Prevention of Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Review
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A Universal Truth: No Health Without A Workforce
This report was commissioned by the Global Health Workforce Alliance Secretariat and the World Health Organization to consolidate the latest information available on human resources for health and inform the global community on how to attain, sustain and accelerate progress on universal health coverage. It was launched at the Third Global Forum on Human Resources for Health. … [Read more...] about A Universal Truth: No Health Without A Workforce
Effectiveness of Community Health Workers (CHWS) in the Provision of Basic Preventive and Curative Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Interventions: A Systematic Review
This review was designed to find evidence of the effectiveness of CHWs in providing basic preventive and curative MNCH interventions, and to identify the factors that are crucial to their performance. The review looked at relevant English-language articles from 1998-2008 and systematically reviewed 14. The results showed that in 12/14 articles CHWs were effective in reducing … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Community Health Workers (CHWS) in the Provision of Basic Preventive and Curative Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Interventions: A Systematic Review
Community Home-Based Care for People and Communities Affected by HIV/AIDS: Training Course and Handbook for Community Health Workers
This pre-tested and peer-reviewed curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for providing holistic CHBC for people living with HIV/AIDS, transferring knowledge and skills to caregivers and CHBC clients, and mobilizing communities around HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and support. The trainer’s guide includes comprehensive units that cover topics from HIV … [Read more...] about Community Home-Based Care for People and Communities Affected by HIV/AIDS: Training Course and Handbook for Community Health Workers
Informal Health Workers: To Be Encouraged or Condemned?
Informal health workers are found in every health system, and the impact of their role increases as the strength of the formal sector weakens. Informal health workers can be significant players in communities and deserve to be acknowledged, encouraged and supported. This editorial discusses the role informal health workers play in different countries and ways to collaborate … [Read more...] about Informal Health Workers: To Be Encouraged or Condemned?