This review examined existing literature to understand the barriers of utilization of health extension workers (HEW) services in Ethiopia and to identify potentially effective interventions to increase service utilization for children ages 0-5 yrs. Papers from 2010 to 2021 were screened with the inclusion/exclusion criteria and categorized by the following themes: (1) levels of … [Read more...] about Barriers to the utilization of community-based child and newborn health services in Ethiopia: a scoping review
Community Health Workers/Volunteers
Bridging the Gap Between Resources and Marginalized Families
To address educational gaps for people with historically marginalized backgrounds, schools have been working to provide supporting resources by incorporating community health and education workers (CHEWs) trained in cultural humility, emotional intelligence, community organizing, and school district standards. They served as liaisons between families, resources, and schools, … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap Between Resources and Marginalized Families
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.
Assessing Village Health Workers’ Ability to Perform and Interpret Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria 4 Years after Initial Training: A Cross-Sectional Study
Village health workers (VHWs) in Bugoye, Uganda, provide integrated community case management (iCCM) care to children under 5 for malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea. This study assessed the longevity of VHWs’ skills in performing and reading malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) comparing VHWs who had completed initial iCCM training 1 year before the study with VHWs who had … [Read more...] about Assessing Village Health Workers’ Ability to Perform and Interpret Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria 4 Years after Initial Training: A Cross-Sectional Study
Barriers to the utilization of community-based child and newborn health services in Ethiopia: a scoping review
The Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health and partners have scaled up integrated community case management (iCCM) and community-based newborn care allowing health extension workers (HEWs) to manage the major causes of child and newborn death at the community level. This study aimed to assess barriers to the utilization of HEW services and to explore potential solutions. Through … [Read more...] about Barriers to the utilization of community-based child and newborn health services in Ethiopia: a scoping review