With hypertensive disorders being the second highest direct obstetric cause of maternal deaths, this study explores how task-sharing of some obstetric responsibilities can help reduce maternal mortality rates. Specifically, the study assesses the acceptability, within the health community in India, of task-sharing by CHWs in the identification and initial care of hypertensive … [Read more...] about The feasibility of task-sharing the identification, emergency treatment, and referral for women with pre-eclampsia by community health workers in India
Journal articles
Role of Monetary Incentives on Motivation and Retention of Community Health Workers: An Experience in a Kenyan Community
Retaining trained CHWs is a challenge faced by many countries. This study assesses the role of monetary incentives on motivation and retention of CHWs in Kibwezi Sub-county, Kenya. … [Read more...] about Role of Monetary Incentives on Motivation and Retention of Community Health Workers: An Experience in a Kenyan Community
Using community health workers to refer pregnant women and young children to health care facilities in rural West Bengal, India: A prospective cohort study
CHWs have been deployed in rural parts of India to improve access to preventative care in the country. This prospective cohort study describes how pregnant women and mothers of young children in rural West Bengal, India react when CHWs inform them that they, or their child, are at high risk of pregnancy-related complications or early childhood development delays and need … [Read more...] about Using community health workers to refer pregnant women and young children to health care facilities in rural West Bengal, India: A prospective cohort study
Effect of a Community Health Worker Led Health Education Intervention on Latrine Coverage in Mwingi West Sub-County; Kenya: A Quasi-Experiment
With low latrine coverage in Kenya, there is a high prevalence of hygiene and sanitation related illnesses. This study assesses the effects of a CHW-led intervention, on latrine coverage in Mwingi West Sub-County, Kitui County-Kenya. … [Read more...] about Effect of a Community Health Worker Led Health Education Intervention on Latrine Coverage in Mwingi West Sub-County; Kenya: A Quasi-Experiment
Strengthening the Healthy Start Workforce: A Mixed-Methods Study to Understand the Roles of Community Health Workers in Healthy Start and Inform the Development of a Standardized Training Program
Healthy Start (HS) is a program dedicated to preventing infant mortality, improving birth outcomes, and reducing maternal and infant health disparities. This mixed-methods study researched how CHWs, an essential part of the HS workforce, provide for families and communities and inform the development of a standardized training program. … [Read more...] about Strengthening the Healthy Start Workforce: A Mixed-Methods Study to Understand the Roles of Community Health Workers in Healthy Start and Inform the Development of a Standardized Training Program