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Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review

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In this systematic review, authors investigated how gender intersects with healthcare, especially when considering community health work and arboviral vector-borne disease. Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze 2,812 articles in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Overall, researchers found most included studies were conducted in the global south, as South … [Read more...] about Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review

Application of primary healthcare principles in national community health worker programmes in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review

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This systematic review sought to investigate how primary health care (PHC) principles in CHW programs impact health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Four PHC principles were included in the review: universal health care, community participation, intersectoral coordination, and appropriateness of services. Authors screened 281 papers, and included 26 for review. … [Read more...] about Application of primary healthcare principles in national community health worker programmes in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review

Community Health Worker Impact on Knowledge, Antenatal Care, And Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review

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CHW interventions have been associated with improved birth outcomes. Through a systematic review, the authors of this study explore the relationship between birth outcomes and patient health knowledge and attitudes. The review suggests that CHW interventions have increased antenatal care utilization, enhanced knowledge of pregnancy-related danger signs, and contributed to … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Impact on Knowledge, Antenatal Care, And Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Compensation models for community health workers: Comparison of legal frameworks across five countries

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Despite the life-saving work CHWs perform, they have long been subject to global debate about their remuneration. Donors and officials in many countries believe that CHW salaries are not ‘sustainable’ or that remunerating CHWs might pollute their intrinsic motivations. However, there is now consensus that CHWs should be paid appropriately. This study examines the legal … [Read more...] about Compensation models for community health workers: Comparison of legal frameworks across five countries