This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of treating moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) by integrating community health volunteers (CHVs) into routine community case management (iCCM). The researchers compared the costs and outcomes of the integrated approach, which included CHV sites and health facilities, to standard facility-based treatment alone. The integrated strategy … [Read more...] about Treatment of moderate acute malnutrition through community health volunteers is a cost-effective intervention: Evidence from a resource-limited setting
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Enhancing the capacity of community health workers in prevention and control of epidemics and pandemics in Wakiso district, Uganda: evaluation of a pilot project
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are vital in managing outbreaks through tasks like health education and contact tracing. A pilot project trained 766 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Wakiso district, Uganda, on epidemic and pandemic preparedness, including COVID-19. A year later, an evaluation revealed that the training improved CHWs' knowledge and skills in managing … [Read more...] about Enhancing the capacity of community health workers in prevention and control of epidemics and pandemics in Wakiso district, Uganda: evaluation of a pilot project
Exploring acceptability, opportunities, and challenges of community-based home pregnancy testing for early antenatal care initiation in rural Kenya
This study investigated the impact of home pregnancy testing, facilitated by community health volunteers (CHVs), on antenatal care (ANC) initiation in rural Kenya. Results showed that home pregnancy testing was widely accepted, providing early pregnancy detection and promoting early ANC uptake. Women appreciated the convenience and privacy, especially adolescents, who faced … [Read more...] about Exploring acceptability, opportunities, and challenges of community-based home pregnancy testing for early antenatal care initiation in rural Kenya
Private pharmacy and community health worker engagement in the provision of TB services
This study evaluated how involving private pharmacies and community health workers (CHWs) impacts access to tuberculosis (TB) care in Uganda. It compared TB diagnosis and treatment through three channels: private pharmacies, CHWs, and public health facilities. Data from 325 participants showed varying delays in starting treatment: CHWs (149 days), pharmacies (119 days), and … [Read more...] about Private pharmacy and community health worker engagement in the provision of TB services
Effectiveness Of a Community Health Worker-Led Education Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, and Antenatal Care Attendance of Pregnant Women in Eastern Uganda. A Quasi- Experimental Study
In Uganda, maternal health outcomes are challenged by low antenatal care (ANC) attendance, especially in rural areas. This study evaluated a specialized training program for Village Health Teams (VHTs), aimed at improving pregnant women's knowledge, attitudes, and ANC attendance in Eastern Uganda. Over six months, 228 pregnant women participated, receiving education during home … [Read more...] about Effectiveness Of a Community Health Worker-Led Education Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, and Antenatal Care Attendance of Pregnant Women in Eastern Uganda. A Quasi- Experimental Study