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Intention to Use an Electronic Community Health Information System Among Health Extension Workers in Rural Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 Model

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Implementing digital health information systems, like the electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS), can improve healthcare delivery in resource-constrained areas like Ethiopia. This study assessed Health Extension Workers' (HEWs) intentions to use the eCHIS for managing health data and providing services. Findings showed that factors like ease of use, … [Read more...] about Intention to Use an Electronic Community Health Information System Among Health Extension Workers in Rural Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 Model

Reducing the equity gap in under-5 mortality through an innovative community health program in Ethiopia an implementation research study

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Ethiopia implemented a national health program called the Health Extension Program (HEP) to improve access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas, using health extension workers (HEWs). This study examines how Ethiopia utilized the HEP to introduce evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to reduce under-5 mortality (U5M) and address health disparities. Through a mix of research … [Read more...] about Reducing the equity gap in under-5 mortality through an innovative community health program in Ethiopia an implementation research study

Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach

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Since 2004, Ethiopia has been using Community health workers (Health Extension Workers - HEWs) who are credited with several achievements in improving the country's health indicators. However, information about the HEWs' motivation and job satisfaction is limited. Using a mixed methods study approach, the authors sought to assess the HEWs' motivation and job satisfaction, as … [Read more...] about Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach

Task shifting roles, interventions and outcomes for kidney and cardiovascular health service delivery among African populations: a scoping review

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The aim of this review was to evaluate the task shifting roles, interventions, and outcomes for addressing kidney and cardiovascular (CV) health problems within African populations. The findings emphasize the importance of HRH, including the CHW workforce, in improving the process of care measures as well as identification, awareness, and treatment of CV and kidney disease in … [Read more...] about Task shifting roles, interventions and outcomes for kidney and cardiovascular health service delivery among African populations: a scoping review

Ethiopian Health Extension Workers’ Training Status and Perceived Competency

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This study assesses Health Extension Worker’s (HEW) pre-service training status and perceived competency in Ethiopia. The study used a mixed methods approach to investigate Health Extension Program (HEP) activities by sampling 515 HEWs, 1,245 HEW trainees, 192 instructors, and 43 key informants. Results show 26% of HEWs showed competency in all the HEP activities, while 73% of … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Health Extension Workers’ Training Status and Perceived Competency