This scoping review sought to map existing literature to determine what is known about the knowledge, skills, and training of CHWs that could contribute to interprofessional education. After screening, a total of thirty-two publications were included in the analysis. Results from these publications suggested that CHWs need knowledge related to case management, communication, … [Read more...] about Knowledge, skills, and training of community health workers to contribute to interprofessional education: a scoping review
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Workload and emerging challenges of community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
This review sought to summarize and present CHWs’ perceived workload in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Researchers utilized three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Embase) that were customized to search for two key terms: CHWs and workload. A total of 43 primary studies measuring CHW workload, published in English, and conducted in LMICs at any time point were … [Read more...] about Workload and emerging challenges of community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
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
A peer group intervention implemented by community volunteers increased HIV prevention knowledge
This implementation study tested whether the Mzake ndi Mzake (Friend-to-Friend; hereafter Mzake) intervention remained effective when implemented by trained community volunteers in Malawi. The Mzake program is a 6-session, peer group intervention delivered by health workers aimed to improve HIV prevention knowledge and other related health outcomes. HIV prevention knowledge was … [Read more...] about A peer group intervention implemented by community volunteers increased HIV prevention knowledge