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
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Documenting Community Health Worker Compensation Schemes and Their Perceived Effectiveness in Seven sub-Saharan African Countries: A Qualitative Study
This study examines the effectiveness of financial compensation schemes for community health workers (CHWs) in seven sub-Saharan African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Niger, and Zambia. The study found that compensation is seen as effective when payments are regular, consistent, and sufficient. CHW schemes linked to government payrolls were generally … [Read more...] about Documenting Community Health Worker Compensation Schemes and Their Perceived Effectiveness in Seven sub-Saharan African Countries: A Qualitative Study
Optimizing community health workers and non-biomedical approaches to assess the burden of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in a school-aged population in rural Rwanda
This study assessed a community health worker (CHW)-led program in rural Rwanda to screen and manage soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among school-aged children. Using a non-biomedical screening tool called Beta CommScreen, CHWs identified 43% of children with potential STH symptoms. About 29% were referred for clinic treatment, while deworming medication was provided … [Read more...] about Optimizing community health workers and non-biomedical approaches to assess the burden of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in a school-aged population in rural Rwanda
Factors associated with perceived health of school-aged children in rural Rwanda: An opportunity to leverage community health workers to enhance primary healthcare systems linkages
Public schools can improve health, but children's needs in rural areas are under-researched. This study assessed children's health and the role of community health workers (CHWs) in rural Rwandan schools. Surveys and interviews with 479 participants (425 community members, 54 teachers) revealed that 46% rated children's health as poor. Factors linked to better health included … [Read more...] about Factors associated with perceived health of school-aged children in rural Rwanda: An opportunity to leverage community health workers to enhance primary healthcare systems linkages
Acceptability and Feasibility of a Community Dementia Stigma Reduction Program in Kenya
In rural Kenya, this study developed and piloted a dementia stigma reduction intervention using Community Health Workers (CHWs). Ten CHWs were trained to conduct four workshops for 59 participants, focusing on reducing negative beliefs about dementia treatment, living well with dementia, and caregiving. The intervention was well-received, especially for its format and … [Read more...] about Acceptability and Feasibility of a Community Dementia Stigma Reduction Program in Kenya