This article reports on a study assessing the performance of CHWs in the promotion of basic child health services in rural Mali. The study was conducted as a community based cross-sectional survey. Data were collected from 401 child caregivers and 72 CHWs. Analysis showed a positive influence of CHWs on family health practices. The authors conclude that providing continuous … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in improving child health programmes in Mali
Motivation/incentives
Job stress among community health workers: a multi-method study from Pakistan
This multi-method study investigated Lady Health Workers' (LHWs) viewpoints on their job description, the problems they face and the levels of stress they encounter. All LHWs in one rural sub-district in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, were surveyed. Around a quarter of LHWs were found to have significant occupational stress. The authors conclude that improvements in remuneration, … [Read more...] about Job stress among community health workers: a multi-method study from Pakistan
Mobile Technology & Community Case Management- Solving the Last Mile in Health Care Delivery
This document is the report from a workshop that brought together public health and mobile technology experts. The group examined how the use of mobile phones and other related technology can improve health care delivery by supporting CHWs and integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) programs. The report presents scenarios that demonstrate how mobile technology can be used … [Read more...] about Mobile Technology & Community Case Management- Solving the Last Mile in Health Care Delivery
Community performance-based financing in health: Incentivizing mothers and community health workers to improve maternal health outcomes in Rwanda
This paper is one of a series of background papers commissioned by WHO for the October, 2011, World Conference on Social Determinants of Health. It describes Rwanda's attempt to improve maternal indicators by pairing a community performance-based financing (CPBF) strategy to empower CHWs with a strategy to incentivize mothers. The pilot intervention was conducted in 31 of … [Read more...] about Community performance-based financing in health: Incentivizing mothers and community health workers to improve maternal health outcomes in Rwanda
Community Health Worker Training Manual
This is the second (2005) edition of the Community Health Worker Training Manual of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health. The training manual provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of CHWs in meeting the health needs of the population, as well as key information and skills the CHWs require. Each chapter includes sections on: background, things to know, things … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Training Manual