In sub-Saharan Africa, CHWs contribute to strengthening HIV programs, but face various country-specific barriers in providing care. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis, this study determined some of the challenges CHWs encounter with HIV-related services, and implementing these interventions. The study found that CHWs altruism and job availability facilitated HIV … [Read more...] about Barriers and facilitators of rendering HIV services by community health workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-synthesis.
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Early Lessons From Launching an Innovative Community Health Household Model Across 3 Country Contexts
Community health workers (CHWs) are an essential part of the health workforce and are integrated throughout health systems. Partners In Health (PIH), a nongovernmental organization, incorporated the “household model” (HHM) in 3 countries where larger health care system strengthening partnerships already exist. The HMM was deployed in Liberia, Mexico, and Malawi to address … [Read more...] about Early Lessons From Launching an Innovative Community Health Household Model Across 3 Country Contexts
Learnings From a Pilot Study to Strengthen Primary Health Care Services: The Community-Clinic-Centered Health Service Model in Barishal District, Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, efforts have been made to strengthen the partnerships between community health workers (CHWs) and community clinics. Using qualitative data such as key informant interviews and focus group discussions, investigators found that through engaging government members and coordinating multi-level healthcare work, community health workers were valuable in mobilizing … [Read more...] about Learnings From a Pilot Study to Strengthen Primary Health Care Services: The Community-Clinic-Centered Health Service Model in Barishal District, Bangladesh
Framing the Integration of Community Health Workers into Health Care Systems Along Health Care and Community Spectrums
Although the literature emphasizes the need for CHW integration into health systems, there is no standard on how this should be done. Through qualitative interviews, this study determined key themes for clinical and community integration for CHWs. The authors found that accessibility, relationships and empathy are essential for community integration while cultural competence, … [Read more...] about Framing the Integration of Community Health Workers into Health Care Systems Along Health Care and Community Spectrums
Community Health Worker Sustainability: Funding, Payment, and Reimbursement Laws in the United States
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, CHW funding changed at the federal level; however, CHW remuneration varies from state to state. At the state level, CHW programs receive funding from grants, reimbursement for services, non-profit support and other mechanisms. The diversity of funding sources contributes to variations in CHW service provision and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Sustainability: Funding, Payment, and Reimbursement Laws in the United States