Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Evidence of community health workers’ delivery of physical rehabilitation services in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

This study maps the evidence and scope of physical rehabilitation services delivered by community health workers (CHWs) in sub-Saharan Africa. Out of 6996 articles identified in a scoping review, 20 were selected for analysis. The studies came from countries including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, and Uganda. CHWs were involved in assessments, … [Read more...] about Evidence of community health workers’ delivery of physical rehabilitation services in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Community health workers (CHWs) provide education and health information to families. In large geographic areas, CHWs often need to decide which households to visit, but the factors influencing these decisions are not well understood. This study examined how CHWs in rural Tanzania decide which households to visit and assessed the coverage of these visits. This cross-sectional … [Read more...] about COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS’ TARGETING OF WOMEN FOR HEALTH AND NUTRITION HOME VISITS IN RURAL TANZANIA: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY

This study examined the participation level of Village Health Teams (VHTs) in community-based healthcare in Mitooma district, Uganda. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 341 VHTs. Results showed that a majority of VHTs were heavily involved in healthcare initiatives, with females, older individuals, and those engaged in business more likely to participate … [Read more...] about Reinvigorating the Village Health Teams in Mitooma District, Uganda: Current Effectiveness, Associated Factors, and Challenges

This study investigated the impact of using C-reaction protein (CRP) measurement by community health workers (CHWs) on antibiotic use for children under 5 with febrile acute respiratory illness (ARI) in rural Uganda. In a randomized trial, CHWs used either the standard Integrated Community Care Management (iCCM) protocol or a protocol incorporating CRP measurement. Results … [Read more...] about Point-of-care C-reactive protein measurement by community health workers safely reduces antimicrobial use among children with respiratory illness: results from a stepped wedge cluster-randomized trial in rural Uganda

Low-quality data is a challenge for community health workers (CHWs) in low and middle-income countries. Mobile health (mHealth) applications can help by allowing CHWs to record and submit data electronically. This study explored the barriers and benefits of mHealth among CHWs in Banda parish, Kampala. Through interviews and focus groups with CHWs and officials, three main … [Read more...] about Barriers and benefits of mHealth for community health workers in integrated community case management of childhood diseases in Banda Parish, Kampala, Uganda a cross-sectional study