Zambia

Exploring measures to increase detection of malaria cases through reactive case detection in a Southern Province of Zambia-like Setup: A modeling study

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In Zambia, malaria prevalence varies by location, making it hard to effectively target infections. Many asymptomatic cases do not seek healthcare, so reactive case detection (RCD) is needed to identify these undetected infections. However, challenges like a lack of community health workers (CHWs), limited access to residents, and shortages of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) … [Read more...] about Exploring measures to increase detection of malaria cases through reactive case detection in a Southern Province of Zambia-like Setup: A modeling study

Prevalence and risk of burnout among HIV service providers in South Africa and Zambia: findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial

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This study looked at how burnout affects health workers involved in HIV testing and treatment in Zambia and South Africa. Using a standard burnout survey, researchers found that burnout was low among health workers, with less than 1% meeting the criteria for burnout. Factors like higher education, longer experience with HIV services, and witnessing stigma towards people with … [Read more...] about Prevalence and risk of burnout among HIV service providers in South Africa and Zambia: findings from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial

Being both a grandmother and a health worker: experiences of community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in rural Zambia

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This study explores the role of community-based health workers (CBHWs) in addressing adolescents' sexual and reproductive health needs in rural Zambia. Through 14 in-depth interviews, CBHWs discussed their experiences and perceptions. They navigate dual roles as both community members and health professionals, serving as educators, service providers, advocates, and reporters of … [Read more...] about Being both a grandmother and a health worker: experiences of community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in rural Zambia

Success in vaccination programming through community health workers: a qualitative analysis of interviews and focus group discussions from Nepal, Senegal and Zambia

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This multiple case study investigated the role of community health workers (CHWs) in successful early childhood immunization programs in Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia. Through interviews and focus group discussions, factors contributing to CHW effectiveness were identified, including CHW organization, motivation, and trust. Improvements in immunization coverage were attributed to … [Read more...] about Success in vaccination programming through community health workers: a qualitative analysis of interviews and focus group discussions from Nepal, Senegal and Zambia

Creating access to SARS-CoV-2 screening and testing through community-based COVID-19 case-finding, observations from cross-sectional studies in Lesotho and Zambia

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The BRCCH-EDCTP COVID-19 Initiative in Lesotho and Zambia explored community-based COVID-19 screening and testing strategies. In Lesotho, village health workers visited homes to screen for symptoms and offer testing, while in Zambia, community hubs provided testing to walk-in visitors. Both approaches successfully identified SARS-CoV-2 cases, with higher positivity rates among … [Read more...] about Creating access to SARS-CoV-2 screening and testing through community-based COVID-19 case-finding, observations from cross-sectional studies in Lesotho and Zambia