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Overview of the participation of community health workers in primary health care in 6 Latin American countries and a proposal for their integration into the health system: a qualitative study

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This study explores the role of community health workers (CHWs) in six Latin American countries. It highlights their versatile contributions to primary healthcare but also identifies challenges in implementing WHO guidelines. While CHWs play a crucial role in primary healthcare, there are inconsistencies in policy implementation across countries. The study suggests classifying … [Read more...] about Overview of the participation of community health workers in primary health care in 6 Latin American countries and a proposal for their integration into the health system: a qualitative study

Experiences from the Philippine grassroots: impact of strengthening primary care systems on health worker satisfaction and intention to stay

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 This paper sought to underscore the value of strengthening primary care system interventions in LMICs by examining the impact of system strengthening interventions on job satisfaction and intention to stay among healthcare workers in the Philippines. Implemented interventions included the introduction of performance-based incentives, the adoption of electronic health records, … [Read more...] about Experiences from the Philippine grassroots: impact of strengthening primary care systems on health worker satisfaction and intention to stay

Primary care for the urban poor in India during the pandemic: Uninterrupted management of non-communicable diseases and home-based care of patients with COVID-19 infection

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The purpose of this paper was to identify the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary care for the urban poor in India. Researchers investigated the workload capacity of the Low Cost Effective Care Unit (LCECU) of Christian Medical College, Vellore (CMC), which has a network of CVs, CHWs, an outreach nurse, social workers and doctors who operate clinics in six poorer areas … [Read more...] about Primary care for the urban poor in India during the pandemic: Uninterrupted management of non-communicable diseases and home-based care of patients with COVID-19 infection

Iranian primary health care network: challenges and ways forward

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The aim of this study was to explore the current challenges of Iran’s Iranian Primary Health Care (PHC) network and possible ways forward. Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders were conducted to gain the following information related to the Iranian PHC system: services provision, workforce, health information systems, medical and technical products, … [Read more...] about Iranian primary health care network: challenges and ways forward

Mechanisms for Community Health Worker Action on Patient-, Institutional-, and Community-Level Barriers to Primary Care in a Safety-Net Setting

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This study sought to determine how barriers emerging at various levels impact CHWs in primary care settings. Researchers conducted focus groups with 25 patients and 17 CHWs. Participants reported that CHWs addressed patient-level barriers through social support and empowerment. Additionally, participants stated that CHWs used communication, advocacy for fair treatment, and … [Read more...] about Mechanisms for Community Health Worker Action on Patient-, Institutional-, and Community-Level Barriers to Primary Care in a Safety-Net Setting