Primary Health Care

Factors associated with perceived health of school-aged children in rural Rwanda: An opportunity to leverage community health workers to enhance primary healthcare systems linkages

Public schools can improve health, but children's needs in rural areas are under-researched. This study assessed children's health and the role of community health workers (CHWs) in rural Rwandan schools. Surveys and interviews with 479 participants (425 community members, 54 teachers) revealed that 46% rated children's health as poor. Factors linked to better health included … [Read more...] about Factors associated with perceived health of school-aged children in rural Rwanda: An opportunity to leverage community health workers to enhance primary healthcare systems linkages

Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices: Provider Understanding of Roles, Benefits, and Barriers

Community health workers (CHWs) play a growing role in reducing health disparities in primary care, but there is limited information on how primary care practitioners (PCPs) interact with them. This study found that 55% of 1,504 PCPs reported working with CHWs, with engagement varying by certain demographic and practice-related factors. PCPs recognized that CHWs perform many … [Read more...] about Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices: Provider Understanding of Roles, Benefits, and Barriers

Implementation of a digital tool for population management in Primary Health Care

This study introduces a digital diagnostic and monitoring tool for primary healthcare in São Paulo, implemented in 14 healthcare units. It addresses challenges in territory management faced by healthcare professionals. The tool, developed after analyzing existing instruments, improves data reliability, visualization, and work process efficiency. Results suggest successful … [Read more...] about Implementation of a digital tool for population management in Primary Health Care

Analyzing Primary Healthcare Governance in Indonesia: Perspectives of Community Health Workers

This study examines the challenges facing community-integrated health posts (Posyandu) in Indonesia, focusing on the roles of village and township governance and community health center management.Community health workers (CHWs) currently function as the main service delivery actors for Poysandu. Analysis of 638 Posyandus reveals common issues like funding shortages and … [Read more...] about Analyzing Primary Healthcare Governance in Indonesia: Perspectives of Community Health Workers