This study evaluated the "Learning from Excellence" (LfE) program's impact on Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Neno District, Malawi. The LfE program aimed to improve CHW motivation and performance through recognition of excellence. While the program was well-received and encouraged hard work among CHWs, there were no statistically significant improvements in motivation or … [Read more...] about Mixed method evaluation of a learning from excellence programme for community health workers in Neno, Malawi
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Building Local Capacity in a Low-Resource Setting to Increase Access to Health Care: An Evaluation of Blood Pressure Monitoring Training
This study evaluated the effectiveness of training Community Health Workers (CHWs) in home-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring in Malawi. Results showed improved knowledge and skills among CHWs after training, with accurate referral decisions for patients with hypertension. Despite challenges like transportation and equipment shortages, CHWs were able to provide BP monitoring … [Read more...] about Building Local Capacity in a Low-Resource Setting to Increase Access to Health Care: An Evaluation of Blood Pressure Monitoring Training
Experiences in Improving the Quality of Community-Based Fever Management from Three Malaria-Endemic African Countries
The WHO emphasizes the effectiveness of trained, supervised, and supported community health workers (CHWs) in delivering quality healthcare. In response, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Impact Malaria Project conducted a study focusing on Madagascar, Malawi, and Mali to document approaches for improving community-based fever management. The study involved interviews and … [Read more...] about Experiences in Improving the Quality of Community-Based Fever Management from Three Malaria-Endemic African Countries
A time-motion study of community health workers delivering community-based primary health care in Neno District, Malawi
Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in providing primary health care within communities. However, there have been limited studies examining the specific time and tasks involved in CHWs' work. This descriptive quantitative study used a time observation tracker to record the time CHWs dedicated to addressing specific health conditions and tasks during household … [Read more...] about A time-motion study of community health workers delivering community-based primary health care in Neno District, Malawi
Leveraging community health workers as vaccinators: a case study exploring the role of Malawi’s Health Surveillance Assistants in delivering routine immunization services
This study highlighted the operational and programmatic characteristics of a functional CHW-led routine immunization program. It included interviews with Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs), HSA supervisors, ministry of health officials, and community members in Malawi. Results from the case study showed HSAs as a high-functioning vaccination cadre, skilled and dedicated to … [Read more...] about Leveraging community health workers as vaccinators: a case study exploring the role of Malawi’s Health Surveillance Assistants in delivering routine immunization services