Monitoring and Evaluation

Effectiveness of community health worker training programmes for cardiovascular disease management in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review

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This review evaluates the training provided to CHWs to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease. … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of community health worker training programmes for cardiovascular disease management in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Modelling the cost of community interventions to reduce child mortality in South Africa using the Lives Saved Tool (LiST)

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This research paper models the cost and impact of community interventions aiming to reduce child mortality in South Africa. … [Read more...] about Modelling the cost of community interventions to reduce child mortality in South Africa using the Lives Saved Tool (LiST)

Determinants of knowledge of critical danger signs, safe childbirth and immediate newborn care practices among auxiliary midwives: a cross sectional survey in Myanmar

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This cross-sectional study found that many of the auxiliary midwives were unable to recognize the majority of critical danger signs for childbirth. The paper also found a low level of knowledge about safe childbirth and immediate newborn care practices. … [Read more...] about Determinants of knowledge of critical danger signs, safe childbirth and immediate newborn care practices among auxiliary midwives: a cross sectional survey in Myanmar

Impact of the community-based newborn care package in Nepal: a quasi-experimental evaluation

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This paper investigates the impact of community-based newborn care package in Nepal. The research found that significant improvements in newborn care practices had not yet occurred, though the study represents an early assessment. The study's findings were taken into account upon revision of the package. … [Read more...] about Impact of the community-based newborn care package in Nepal: a quasi-experimental evaluation

Supportive supervision and constructive relationships with healthcare workers support CHW performance: Use of a qualitative framework to evaluate CHW programming in Uganda

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This paper tested a qualitative evaluative framework and tool to understand CHW performance in rural Uganda. The authors found that supportive supervision and bonds between healthcare workers affected performance outcomes. … [Read more...] about Supportive supervision and constructive relationships with healthcare workers support CHW performance: Use of a qualitative framework to evaluate CHW programming in Uganda