This article analyzes a randomized control trial that aimed to identify the best community health workers in Zambia. The RCT compared CHW recruits from two different poster campaigns: the “go-getters,” who were recruited from a poster emphasizing the potential career path of CHWs, and the “do-gooders,” who were recruited from posters that highlighted the ability of CHWs to help … [Read more...] about Promising careers? A critical analysis of a randomised control trial in community health worker recruitment in Zambia
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The Knowledge and Participation of Community Health Care Workers in Oral Health Promotion
In this cross-sectional study, researchers aimed to assess oral health knowledge and referral practices of community health workers in South Africa. Researchers used a questionnaire to collect data from 148 CHWs in three districts in the West Rand. Overall, more than 60 percent of respondents reported having knowledge of oral conditions. However, CHWs demonstrated limited … [Read more...] about The Knowledge and Participation of Community Health Care Workers in Oral Health Promotion
A Situation Assessment of Community Health Workers’ Preparedness in Supporting Health System Response to COVID-19 in Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda
This mixed methods study sought to assess the preparedness of CHWs in Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda in supporting COVID-19 prevention and management efforts. Researchers conducted key informant interviews with 16 policy actors and 24 health care workers. Additionally, researchers performed in-depth interviews with 14 CHWs and conducted 312 surveys with community members. Health … [Read more...] about A Situation Assessment of Community Health Workers’ Preparedness in Supporting Health System Response to COVID-19 in Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda
Workload and emerging challenges of community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
This review sought to summarize and present CHWs’ perceived workload in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Researchers utilized three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Embase) that were customized to search for two key terms: CHWs and workload. A total of 43 primary studies measuring CHW workload, published in English, and conducted in LMICs at any time point were … [Read more...] about Workload and emerging challenges of community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
Experiences and challenges of using community health worker-led mechanism in supporting HIV disclosure among adults living with HIV in heterosexual relationships in the rural Uganda
This study sought to explore the experiences and challenges involved in using CHW-led disclosure support mechanisms among adults living with HIV (ALHIV) in heterosexual relationships in rural Uganda. A qualitative design was utilized, involving in-depth interviews with CHWs and ALHIV facing HIV disclosure difficulties to sexual partners in the greater Luwero region. Results of … [Read more...] about Experiences and challenges of using community health worker-led mechanism in supporting HIV disclosure among adults living with HIV in heterosexual relationships in the rural Uganda
