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The effect of clustering on lot quality assurance sampling: a probabilistic model to calculate sample sizes for quality assessments

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This paper uses a newly developed general framework to create a cluster lot quality assurance sampling (C-LQAS) system. This method for creating a C-LQAS system is used to design data quality assessments for a community health worker program in Rwanda. … [Read more...] about The effect of clustering on lot quality assurance sampling: a probabilistic model to calculate sample sizes for quality assessments

Leadership and governance of community health worker programmes at scale: a cross case analysis of provincial implementation in South Africa

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This cross case analysis of leadership and governance roles involved in implementing large-scale community health worker programs at sub-national level. The authors identified four key roles for leaders and governments in implementing these programs.  … [Read more...] about Leadership and governance of community health worker programmes at scale: a cross case analysis of provincial implementation in South Africa

Integrating CHWs as Part of the Team Leading Diabetes Group Visits: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study

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This randomized controlled study looked at the feasibility of incorporating community health workers into a team leading diabetes group visits. The authors concluded that integrating community health workers into diabetes group visit program is a feasible, effect intervention. … [Read more...] about Integrating CHWs as Part of the Team Leading Diabetes Group Visits: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study

An NGO-Implemented Community–Clinic Health Worker Approach to Providing Long-Term Care for Hypertension in a Remote Region of Southern India

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This report discusses the implementation of a program that trained community health workers in southern India to identify hypertensive patients, refer them to a physician, and assist with lifestyle interventions and medications.  … [Read more...] about An NGO-Implemented Community–Clinic Health Worker Approach to Providing Long-Term Care for Hypertension in a Remote Region of Southern India