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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Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
This review sought to identify countries where CHWs administer vaccines and to synthesize health systems factors that may influence the feasibility of CHWs administering vaccines. Data included peer-reviewed literature from three databases and gray literature identified through web searches and by CHW subject matter experts. From this database, 23 CHW cadres were identified … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
What makes community health worker models for tuberculosis active case finding work? A cross-sectional study of TB REACH projects to identify success factors for increasing case notifications
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyze data from the TB REACH initiative, which has supported interventions using CHWs to deliver TB care in over 30 countries, to address key knowledge gaps in CHW networks. A survey was conducted to understand projects’ practices on CHW recruitment, training, activities, supervision, compensation, and sustainability. The results … [Read more...] about What makes community health worker models for tuberculosis active case finding work? A cross-sectional study of TB REACH projects to identify success factors for increasing case notifications
Experiences of teachers and community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual reproductive health and rights problems in rural health systems: a case of the RISE project in Zambia
This study sought to explore teachers and community based health workers (CBHWs)’ experiences in addressing adolescents sexual, reproductive, health and rights (SRHR) problems in rural health systems in Zambia. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with teachers and CBHWs involved in the implementation of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in communities. The findings … [Read more...] about Experiences of teachers and community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual reproductive health and rights problems in rural health systems: a case of the RISE project in Zambia
Health by the people, again? The lost lessons of Alma-Ata in a community health worker programme in Zambia
This article is based on ethnographic research (2019-2020) aimed at examining a new national CHW programme that has been introduced in Zambia. The results of this research uncovered similar problems suffered by the new CHW programmes to those that affected the programmes of the Alma-Ata era. Researchers discuss how these mistakes have been repeated and ask why the lessons of … [Read more...] about Health by the people, again? The lost lessons of Alma-Ata in a community health worker programme in Zambia