A report written by the Clinton Health Access Initiative in Zambia detailing key gaps in supervision and mentorship in Zambia's Community Health Assistants Program and presenting practical recommendations to address them. … [Read more...] about Kapiri Mposhi District Community Health Assistant Mentorship Report-February 2018
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What encourages community health workers to use mobile technologies for health interventions? Emerging lessons from rural Rwanda
As access to mobile technologies expands, improving their effective use is key to strengthening data. This article discusses emerging lessons from rural Rwanda on CHW use of mobile technologies for health interventions. Technical characteristics such as reminders and alerts were seen to be the strongest predictors towards use, while user characteristic (age) did not influence … [Read more...] about What encourages community health workers to use mobile technologies for health interventions? Emerging lessons from rural Rwanda
Quality of care for treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition delivered by community health workers in a rural area of Mali
This article presents findings from a study of treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition by community health workers in rural Mali. Key findings indicate that well-trained and supervised CHWs are capable of managing cases of uncomplicated SAM, there is an opportunity to increase access to quality treatment in Mali for SAM, and that resources needed to ensure … [Read more...] about Quality of care for treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition delivered by community health workers in a rural area of Mali
Mass drug administration and the sustainable control of schistosomiasis: Community health workers are vital for global elimination efforts
This cross-sectional survey in the Philippines emphasizes the importance of community health workers in reaching the drug coverage rate 0d 75% set by WHO and increasing compliance with mass drug administration in the community. … [Read more...] about Mass drug administration and the sustainable control of schistosomiasis: Community health workers are vital for global elimination efforts
Mobile instant messaging for rural community health workers: a case from Malawi
This multi-site case study used interviews and focus groups of community health workers and facilitators to examine conversations on WhatsApp. WhatsApp was viewed positively by community health workers and acted as a useful tool in rural health work, despite the challenge of separating social use from instrumental use. … [Read more...] about Mobile instant messaging for rural community health workers: a case from Malawi