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Ethiopian Health Extension Workers’ Training Status and Perceived Competency

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This study assesses Health Extension Worker’s (HEW) pre-service training status and perceived competency in Ethiopia. The study used a mixed methods approach to investigate Health Extension Program (HEP) activities by sampling 515 HEWs, 1,245 HEW trainees, 192 instructors, and 43 key informants. Results show 26% of HEWs showed competency in all the HEP activities, while 73% of … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Health Extension Workers’ Training Status and Perceived Competency

Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach

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The purpose of this study was to assess health extension workers’ (HEWs’) motivation and job satisfaction, as well as the factors that influence them, in Ethiopia. A mixed-methods study was nested within a national health extension program assessment conducted from March 1st to May 31st, 2019. Quantitative data was collected via a structured questionnaire distributed to HEWs … [Read more...] about Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach

Early Postnatal Home Visit Coverage by Health Extension Workers and Associated Factors Among Postpartum Women in Gidan District, Northeast Ethiopia

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The objective of this study was to determine the coverage and factors affecting early postnatal home visits (PNHVs) by health extension workers (HEWs) among postpartum women in the Gidan district of Northeast Ethiopia. A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing interviewer-administered questionnaires to collect data. Results demonstrated 15.13% coverage of … [Read more...] about Early Postnatal Home Visit Coverage by Health Extension Workers and Associated Factors Among Postpartum Women in Gidan District, Northeast Ethiopia

Social capital and its role to improve maternal and child health services in Northwest Ethiopia: A qualitative study

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The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of women, religious leaders, and CHWs on social capital to improve uptake of MCH services in Northwest Ethiopia. A qualitative study was conducted via in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with key informants. Results uncovered four overarching themes and thirteen sub-themes of social capital factors that improved … [Read more...] about Social capital and its role to improve maternal and child health services in Northwest Ethiopia: A qualitative study

Community Health Worker programmes’ integration into national health systems: Scoping review

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The aim of this review was to present evidence on CHW programs’ integration into National Health Systems for improved health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Six CHW programs representing three SSA regions were purposely identified based on their deemed integration into respective National Health Systems. A scoping review on the identified programs was then conducted, and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker programmes’ integration into national health systems: Scoping review