Through the use of photovoice, this paper explores the gendered roles of CHWs in rural Wakiso district, Uganda to better understand the strategic and conformist gendered implications of CHW work. … [Read more...] about Reflecting strategic and conforming gendered experiences of community health workers using photovoice in rural Wakiso district, Uganda
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Diabetes management training for female community health volunteers in Western Nepal: an implementation experience
This study evaluates a community-based diabetes management program involving female community health volunteers (FCHVs) under the government run FCHVs program. … [Read more...] about Diabetes management training for female community health volunteers in Western Nepal: an implementation experience
Surmounting difficulties to provide home based neonatal care – reflections of community health workers
CHWs in India play an important role in providing home-based neonatal care (HBNC). Through in-depth interviews and focus groups, this qualitative study examines the challenges faced and strategies used by Sakhis, women CHW. … [Read more...] about Surmounting difficulties to provide home based neonatal care – reflections of community health workers
Based on qualitative research from six countries (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique) that were part of the REACHOUT consortium, this study explores how gender roles and relations affect close-to-community (CTC) health service prov
Based on qualitative research from six countries (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique) that were part of the REACHOUT consortium, this study explores how gender roles and relations affect close-to-community (CTC) health service provider experience at the individual, community, and health system levels. … [Read more...] about Based on qualitative research from six countries (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique) that were part of the REACHOUT consortium, this study explores how gender roles and relations affect close-to-community (CTC) health service prov
A gender analysis of a national community health workers program: A case study of Afghanistan.
This qualitative resource explores the gendered dynamics of the CHW program in Afghanistan. It examines how broader societal gender norms affect the CHW program and suggests that the gendered division of health labour may provide opportunities for women's empowerment. … [Read more...] about A gender analysis of a national community health workers program: A case study of Afghanistan.