Most countries in sub-Saharan Africa have now adopted integrated community case management (iCCM) of common childhood illnesses as a strategy to improve child health. In March 2014, the iCCM Task Force published an Indicator Guide for Monitoring and Evaluating iCCM: a ‘menu’ of recommended indicators with globally agreed definitions and methodology, to guide countries in … [Read more...] about Monitoring iCCM: a feasibility study of the indicator guide for monitoring and evaluating integrated community case management
Journal articles
Examining domains of community health nurse satisfaction and motivation: results from a mixed-methods baseline evaluation in rural Ghana
A strong health system requires a competent and caring workforce. A more satisfied and motivated health workforce should be more willing to serve in difficult areas, have lower turnover, and theoretically provide better care to patients. This study examines the motivation, satisfaction, and correlation with clinical knowledge, of community health nurses (CHNs), a … [Read more...] about Examining domains of community health nurse satisfaction and motivation: results from a mixed-methods baseline evaluation in rural Ghana
Profile, knowledge, and work patterns of a cadre of maternal, newborn, and child health CHWs focusing on preventive and promotive services in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Despite impressive decreases in under-five mortality, progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Tanzania has been slow. This study presents an evaluation of a cadre of maternal, newborn, and child health community health worker (MNCH CHW) focused on preventive and promotive services during the antenatal and postpartum periods in Morogoro Region, Tanzania. Study … [Read more...] about Profile, knowledge, and work patterns of a cadre of maternal, newborn, and child health CHWs focusing on preventive and promotive services in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Community health workers can improve male involvement in maternal health: evidence from rural Tanzania
Male involvement in maternal health is recommended as one of the interventions to improve maternal and newborn health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Home Based Life Saving Skills training by CHWs on improving male involvement in maternal health in terms of knowledge of danger signs, joint decision-making, birth preparedness, and escorting wives to … [Read more...] about Community health workers can improve male involvement in maternal health: evidence from rural Tanzania
Providing free pregnancy test kits to CHWs increases distribution of contraceptives: results from an impact evaluation in Madagascar
To improve access to contraceptives in remote and rural areas, sub-Saharan African countries are allowing community health workers (CHWs) to distribute hormonal contraceptives. Before offering hormonal contraceptives, CHWs must determine pregnancy status but often lack a reliable way to do so. This study design implemented a randomized experiment in Eastern Madagascar among … [Read more...] about Providing free pregnancy test kits to CHWs increases distribution of contraceptives: results from an impact evaluation in Madagascar