This study sought to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Village Health Volunteers regarding soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Thailand. A survey was administered to 552 randomly selected VHVs from four subdistricts in southern Thailand. Overall, researchers found that VHVs had inadequate knowledge and practices regarding soil-transmitted helminthiasis, but … [Read more...] about Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Village Health Volunteers in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Application of primary healthcare principles in national community health worker programmes in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review
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
Geographic Information System-Based Mobile Application Design for Health Care in Older Persons in Rural Community by Village Health Volunteers
In this article, authors describe the design of a geographical information system (GIS)-based mobile application. Through collection of health information from nearly 8,400 older adults and 1,100 village health workers in a community in Thailand, the project team supported the development of an application which offers information on six key outcome variables, such as … [Read more...] about Geographic Information System-Based Mobile Application Design for Health Care in Older Persons in Rural Community by Village Health Volunteers
Community Health Worker Impact on Knowledge, Antenatal Care, And Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review
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
Systematic review of performance-enhancing health worker supervision approaches in low- and middle-income countries
Through a systematic review, the authors of this study explored approaches to worker supervision that improved CHW performance across low- and middle- income countries. Thirty of the 57 studies that were reviewed focused on CHW programs. The majority of successful approaches utilized some type of digital supervision technologies, such as SmartPhone or mHealth applications. The … [Read more...] about Systematic review of performance-enhancing health worker supervision approaches in low- and middle-income countries