This study explored how Communities of Practice (CoPs) can help community health workers (CHWs) improve their performance in low-resource settings, specifically in Uganda. CoPs are groups that regularly meet to share knowledge and support each other. The research showed that CoPs enhanced collective efficacy and social support among CHWs, improving their ability to conduct … [Read more...] about Communities of Practice to Improve the Delivery of Contact Tracing for Tuberculosis by Community Health Workers: Antecedents and Mechanisms of Action
Tuberculosis
Strengthening accountability for tuberculosis policy implementation in South Africa perspectives from policymakers, civil society, and communities
The TB Recovery Plan in South Africa was developed to address the impact of COVID-19 on TB care. This study interviewed 24 stakeholders, including health officials and community representatives, to assess its implementation. Participants noted that COVID-19 innovations could improve TB policy execution but identified bottlenecks at the provincial level. Recommendations included … [Read more...] about Strengthening accountability for tuberculosis policy implementation in South Africa perspectives from policymakers, civil society, and communities
Private pharmacy and community health worker engagement in the provision of TB services
This study evaluated how involving private pharmacies and community health workers (CHWs) impacts access to tuberculosis (TB) care in Uganda. It compared TB diagnosis and treatment through three channels: private pharmacies, CHWs, and public health facilities. Data from 325 participants showed varying delays in starting treatment: CHWs (149 days), pharmacies (119 days), and … [Read more...] about Private pharmacy and community health worker engagement in the provision of TB services
Tuberculosis and the Training of Treatment: A Dive into the Flip Side of Global Health | Professor Bill Bower
In this episode of "What is Global Health," Kyle Tong interviews Professor Bill Bower from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. They discuss lay health worker training, the current Tuberculosis landscape, and Bower's extensive global health experience. Bower, with 19 years of work in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, co-authored influential health guides and led … [Read more...] about Tuberculosis and the Training of Treatment: A Dive into the Flip Side of Global Health | Professor Bill Bower
Spatial Determinants of Health and Culture : health promotion project for TB and HIV Co-Infection in Kisumu- Kenya
This qualitative cross-sectional study in Kisumu County aimed to explore local cultural beliefs and practices related to Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV, and how service providers integrate cultural sensitivity into infection prevention strategies. Key informants from health facilities were interviewed using open-ended questions. Cultural events like weddings and funerals were … [Read more...] about Spatial Determinants of Health and Culture : health promotion project for TB and HIV Co-Infection in Kisumu- Kenya