This study sought to explore the facilitating factors and barriers of female community health volunteers (FCHVs) during health emergencies in Nepal. In-depth interviews were conducted with FCHVs and health managers to explore their level of knowledge on earthquakes and their experience in the 2015 earthquakes. Questions included knowledge on earthquakes, FCHVs’ experience … [Read more...] about Role of Community Health Volunteers Since the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes: A Qualitative Study
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The role of community health worker-based care in post-conflict settings: a systematic review
The purpose of this article was to review the evidence on community health worker (CHW)-delivered healthcare in conflict-affected settings and to synthesize the reported information on the effectiveness of interventions and characteristics of care delivery. Data was collected from OVID MedLine, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health … [Read more...] about The role of community health worker-based care in post-conflict settings: a systematic review
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
In this systematic review, authors investigated how gender intersects with healthcare, especially when considering community health work and arboviral vector-borne disease. Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze 2,812 articles in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Overall, researchers found most included studies were conducted in the global south, as South … [Read more...] about Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
Socio-culturally adapted educational videos increase maternal and newborn health knowledge in pregnant women and female community health volunteers in Nepal’s Khotang district
In this study, researchers investigated the impact of culturally appropriate maternal and newborn health-related educational videos on maternal knowledge among pregnant women and female CHVs in Nepal. Researchers enrolled 101 pregnant women and 39 FCHVs from four communities in rural Nepal. Study participants were shown four educational films related to antenatal care, … [Read more...] about Socio-culturally adapted educational videos increase maternal and newborn health knowledge in pregnant women and female community health volunteers in Nepal’s Khotang district