The aim of this paper is to demonstrate how a behavioural theory, which accounts for the influence of group identification, in combination with data generated from qualitative interviews with CHWs and stakeholders, can be used to inform the design of interventions to improve CHW motivation, retention and performance in two settings—Uganda and Mozambique—with diverse, … [Read more...] about Using theory and formative research to design interventions to improve community health worker motivation, retention and performance in Mozambique and Uganda
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Community case management of malaria: exploring support, capacity and motivation of community medicine distributors in Uganda
Abstract Background In Uganda, community services for febrile children are expanding from presumptive treatment of fever with anti-malarials through the home-based management of fever (HBMF) programme, to include treatment for malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia through Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM). To understand the level of support available, and the capacity and … [Read more...] about Community case management of malaria: exploring support, capacity and motivation of community medicine distributors in Uganda
Keeping community health workers in Uganda motivated: key challenges, facilitators, and preferred program inputs
In the face of global health worker shortages, community health workers (CHWs) are an important health care delivery strategy for underserved populations. In Uganda, community-based programs often use volunteer CHWs to extend services, including family planning, in rural areas. This study examined factors related to CHW motivation and level of activity in 3 family planning … [Read more...] about Keeping community health workers in Uganda motivated: key challenges, facilitators, and preferred program inputs
The Uganda Newborn Study (UNEST): an effectiveness study on improving newborn health and survival in rural Uganda through a community-based intervention linked to health facilities – study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial.
Studies in Asia and South America have shown that neonatal mortality can be reduced through community-based interventions, but these have not been adapted to scalable intervention packages for sub-Saharan Africa where the culture, health system and policy environment is different. The aim of the present study is to adapt, develop and cost an integrated maternal-newborn care … [Read more...] about The Uganda Newborn Study (UNEST): an effectiveness study on improving newborn health and survival in rural Uganda through a community-based intervention linked to health facilities – study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial.
Access, acceptability and utilization of community health workers using diagnostics for case management of fever in Ugandan children: a cross-sectional study.
Use of diagnostics in integrated community case management (iCCM) of fever is recognized as an important step in improving rational use of drugs and quality of care for febrile under-five children. This study assessed household access, acceptability and utilization of community health workers (CHWs) trained and provided with malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and respiratory … [Read more...] about Access, acceptability and utilization of community health workers using diagnostics for case management of fever in Ugandan children: a cross-sectional study.