Financing Alliance for Health has produced a series of country case studies providing robust information on community health system profiles, taking a financing lens. Each case study includes insights on community health system context, structure and lessons on financing. Zambia’s Ministry of Health in 2007 synthesized evidence based practices from Ethiopia and Malawi to … [Read more...] about Financing Alliance for Health Country Case Study: Zambia
Program Evaluation
Performance of volunteer community health workers in implementing home-fortification interventions in Bangladesh: A qualitative investigation
This paper explored individual, community, and BRAC work-related factors that influenced volunteer Shasthya Shebika (SS) performance. The authors found that age, education, experience, and community recognition positively affected SS performance. However, they also noted challenges with BRAC, particularly in its compensation of SS. The paper concludes by advising BRAC to modify … [Read more...] about Performance of volunteer community health workers in implementing home-fortification interventions in Bangladesh: A qualitative investigation
Observational stepped-wedge analysis of a community health worker-led intervention for diabetes and hypertension in rural Mexico
This study evaluated a CHW-led intervention focusing on patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension in rural Mexico. The results indicated a decrease in glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) in diabetic patients by 0.35%; similarly, the research showed a decrease in systolic blood pressure (SBP) in hypertensive patients by 4.7 mm Hg. … [Read more...] about Observational stepped-wedge analysis of a community health worker-led intervention for diabetes and hypertension in rural Mexico
Role of home visits by volunteer community health workers: to improve the coverage of micronutrient powders in rural Bangladesh
This evaluation study used cross-sectional survey data to assess the effectiveness of Shasthya Shebikas (SSs) visiting homes to distribute micronutrient powder (MNP) in Bangladesh. According to the results, SS coverage increased the population’s knowledge and use of MNP. … [Read more...] about Role of home visits by volunteer community health workers: to improve the coverage of micronutrient powders in rural Bangladesh
The fidelity of implementation of recommended care for children with malaria by community health workers in Nigeria
Conducted in Nigeria, this study measured the fidelity of implementation (FOI) for CHWs performing a recommended malaria treatment. The evidence found that CHW adherence was highest for following malaria treatment guidelines and lowest for post-treatment counseling. verall CHW adherence to guidelines was 83%. … [Read more...] about The fidelity of implementation of recommended care for children with malaria by community health workers in Nigeria