The WHO emphasizes the effectiveness of trained, supervised, and supported community health workers (CHWs) in delivering quality healthcare. In response, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Impact Malaria Project conducted a study focusing on Madagascar, Malawi, and Mali to document approaches for improving community-based fever management. The study involved interviews and … [Read more...] about Experiences in Improving the Quality of Community-Based Fever Management from Three Malaria-Endemic African Countries
Mixed Methods
Training-of-trainers program for community health workers involved in an innovative and community-based intervention against malaria among goldminers in the Guiana shield a quality and effectiveness evaluation
In the Guiana Shield, where malaria persists among hard-to-reach populations involved in gold mining, a community-based intervention relies on trained community health workers (CHWs). This study evaluated the quality and effectiveness of the training program for CHWs using a mixed-method case study. The training-of-trainers model, based on the CDC framework, showed high … [Read more...] about Training-of-trainers program for community health workers involved in an innovative and community-based intervention against malaria among goldminers in the Guiana shield a quality and effectiveness evaluation
Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach
Since 2004, Ethiopia has been using Community health workers (Health Extension Workers - HEWs) who are credited with several achievements in improving the country's health indicators. However, information about the HEWs' motivation and job satisfaction is limited. Using a mixed methods study approach, the authors sought to assess the HEWs' motivation and job satisfaction, as … [Read more...] about Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach
Task shifting and community engagement as the keys to increasing access to modern contraception: Findings from mixed methods operational research in coastal Kenya
This study examined the effect of the Riziki Demonstration Project on contraceptive service provision and identified drivers of the intervention's success in increasing public sector contraceptive uptake. Findings demonstrate the potential for task sharing combined with community engagement efforts to improve contraceptive awareness, knowledge and supply. Community engagement … [Read more...] about Task shifting and community engagement as the keys to increasing access to modern contraception: Findings from mixed methods operational research in coastal Kenya
Starting at the community: Treatment-seeking pathways of children with suspected severe malaria in Uganda
While CHWs are key in identifying malaria cases, skilled clinical care is needed for children under five years of age with severe malaria. This study aimed to identify post-referral treatment-seeking pathways for appropriate antimalarial treatment in children less than five years with suspected severe malaria. Results showed that 96% visited a second provider after attending a … [Read more...] about Starting at the community: Treatment-seeking pathways of children with suspected severe malaria in Uganda