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 Health Care
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
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
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
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
National HIV Curriculum
To develop core competencies for working on HIV prevention, treatment, and management including applying evidence based-recommendations to: 1. HIV Screening, Diagnosis, and Linkage to Care; 2. HIV Primary Care to Persons with HIV Infection; 3. Antiretroviral Therapy for Persons with HIV; 4. Evaluation and Management of Co-Occurring Conditions in Persons with HIV Infection; … [Read more...] about National HIV Curriculum