This study compared the performance of community health workers (CHWs) in a refugee settlement in Uganda when paid in cash versus digital payments. The findings showed that CHWs performed better when paid in cash, as digital payments were often delayed and inconsistent, which affected their motivation. Factors like having a secondary education and side jobs were linked to … [Read more...] about Do cash or digital payment modalities affect community health worker performance? – a case study of a remote refugee settlement in Western Uganda
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The Role of Health Management Information System to Track the Nature, Efficiency and Quality of Tasks Carried out by Community Health Workers In Reducing Child Mortality, With Specific Reference To Pneumonia And Diarrhoea in Nigeria
This study examines how Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) help Community Health Workers (CHWs) reduce child mortality from pneumonia and diarrhoea in Yobe and Taraba States, Nigeria. Using the District Health Information System (DHIS), the research found that Yobe State managed cases more efficiently due to better HMIS use. Despite data quality issues, HMIS has the … [Read more...] about The Role of Health Management Information System to Track the Nature, Efficiency and Quality of Tasks Carried out by Community Health Workers In Reducing Child Mortality, With Specific Reference To Pneumonia And Diarrhoea in Nigeria
“Come to a Conclusion Together”—Feedback on the Collaboration around Technology Using Community Health Workers in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D-CATCH) Study
This study explores the T1D-CATCH intervention, aiming to enhance diabetes technology adoption among minoritized young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Through post-intervention interviews with 11 participants (mean age 25 yrs, 73% female, including Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black individuals), findings indicate high satisfaction and increased engagement with diabetes … [Read more...] about “Come to a Conclusion Together”—Feedback on the Collaboration around Technology Using Community Health Workers in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D-CATCH) Study
Improving outcomes for children with malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia in Mozambique: A cluster randomised controlled trial of the inSCALE technology innovation
This cluster randomized controlled trial evaluated a technology-based (mHealth) intervention package called Innovations At Scale For Community Access and Lasting Effects. The package supports integrated community case management programs using CHWsto increase treatment coverage for children with malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia (MDP). Results showed an MDP prevalence of 53.5% … [Read more...] about Improving outcomes for children with malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia in Mozambique: A cluster randomised controlled trial of the inSCALE technology innovation
Crowdsourced Community Support Resources Among Patients Discharged From the Emergency Department During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pilot Feasibility Study
In this article, authors created and tested an SMS messaging system to explore community needs, connect individuals with resources, and facilitate CHW work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers recruited more than 350 participants from emergency department discharge records in Pennsylvania, U.S. Eligible participants were aged 18 years or older, had recently visited the ED, … [Read more...] about Crowdsourced Community Support Resources Among Patients Discharged From the Emergency Department During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pilot Feasibility Study