In collaboration with the Financing Alliance for Health, Laikipia county, Kenya, developed the 2021-2025 Community Health Strategy. After the initial implementation of a Community Health Strategy in 2012, Laikipia county observed significant improvements in employment, the economy, and quality of life. However, due to inadequate health financing and gaps in the program’s … [Read more...] about Laikipia Community Health Strategy 2021–2025
Intervention
A Community Health Volunteer Involvement Program for Glycated Hemoglobin Reduction Among Thai Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Method Study
This mixed-method study developed and investigated the efficacy of a CHV-led program to reduce glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels among patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Sixty patients were recruited from two communities in Thailand. The treatment group received educational materials, educational activities, and CHV home visits. The control group received usual care. … [Read more...] about A Community Health Volunteer Involvement Program for Glycated Hemoglobin Reduction Among Thai Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Method Study
Acceptability of Home-Based HIV Care Offered by Community Health Workers in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Survey
This study aimed to assess the acceptability of a CHW-led HIV service in the Tshwane district, South Africa. Researchers surveyed 10 clinics between November 2020 and May 2021. Overall, 674 participants were surveyed. Participants were interviewed about their willingness to disclose their HIV status, their openness to CHW home visits, and other themes. After analysis, authors … [Read more...] about Acceptability of Home-Based HIV Care Offered by Community Health Workers in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Survey
The cost-effectiveness of community health workers delivering free diarrhoea treatment: evidence from Uganda
In this study, researchers in Uganda investigated how health products may be most effectively distributed across communities. Four distribution methods for oral rehydration salts for child diarrhea were tested: free home deliveries, free distribution at a local facility, door-to-door sales model, and a control method. Ultimately, researchers found that free delivery of ORS was … [Read more...] about The cost-effectiveness of community health workers delivering free diarrhoea treatment: evidence from Uganda
Networking community health workers for service integration: role of social media
This study aimed to enhance CHWs’ social networks and communications with other health professionals. Sixty CHWs were recruited from four provinces in Vietnam and were from communities with high rates of HIV or drug use. During the intervention, Facebook groups were created for each study province, and CHWs were encouraged to share research, treatment and care strategies for … [Read more...] about Networking community health workers for service integration: role of social media