The main objective of this paper is to reexamine the implementation of national CHW programs and document the evidence based-knowledge or best practices in South Asia. The paper is primarily based on the internet search and a review of published literature on CHW national programs in South Asia. The topics highlighted in the paper are CHW roles, selection, training, incentives … [Read more...] about What Works for Children in South Asia-Community Health Workers
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Lay Health Worker Attrition: Important but often ignored
This case study examines lay health worker attrition by examining three questions: What is the magnitude of attrition in programs? What are the determinants of attrition? What are the most successful ways of reducing attrition? Several important factors have been identified including: supportive supervision, defined roles with specific tasks, locally relevant incentives, … [Read more...] about Lay Health Worker Attrition: Important but often ignored
Community Health Workers and Community Voices: Promoting Good Health
This report documents how CHWs address the problems of health disparities, poor access to care, and the rising cost of health care. Challenges that exist in expanding current CHW programs are also examined. Policy options around finance, workforce, and delivery of care are also discussed. … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers and Community Voices: Promoting Good Health
Community-Directed Interventions for Priority Health Problems in Africa: Results of a Multicultural Study
This three-year mulitcountry study was undertaken with the objective of determining the extent to which the community directed approach could effectively provide integrated delivery of other health interventions. CDI achieved significantly higher coverage than currently used delivery approaches for all interventions except DOTS. The study concludes that CDI is an … [Read more...] about Community-Directed Interventions for Priority Health Problems in Africa: Results of a Multicultural Study
Community-Driven Tools for Data Collection and Decision Making: The PISA Action Guide
The PARTICIPATORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPRAISAL (PISA) Action Guide systematically introduces and explains the concepts and strategies needed to make well informed, data-based decisions while empowering key stakeholders in the process. The action guide outlines team preparation activities, data collection methods, data analysis and action planning, and team learning & … [Read more...] about Community-Driven Tools for Data Collection and Decision Making: The PISA Action Guide