Increasingly, community health workers are being recognized for their ability to meet critical service gaps in health care systems and improve community health. In order to continue support the work of community workers, better community-based health information systems (CBHIS) are required. These systems involve data collection, management, and analysis of health and related … [Read more...] about Community-based Health Information Systems in the Global Context: a Review of the Literature
Evaluation
AIM Health Programme End Line Programme Evaluation Report
World Vision’s Access – Infant and Maternal health (AIM Health) Program met its five-year goal of reducing infant and maternal mortality in most of the ten Area Development Program (ADP) sites in which it was implemented. The program is designed to change MNCH-related behaviors through targeted counseling by CHWs, implemented community health committees, and citizen voice and … [Read more...] about AIM Health Programme End Line Programme Evaluation Report
Expanding World Vision’s Impact Through Community Health Workers
Community health worker (CHW) programming is one of the largest portfolios in World Vision’s health; nutrition; and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector, with 48 countries operating a wide diversity of CHW initiatives. We continue to work and build partnerships towards strengthening community health systems and the community health workforce, a commitment we made to the … [Read more...] about Expanding World Vision’s Impact Through Community Health Workers
Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey Report in Zambia
This report presents the findings from the Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey that was carried out in 30 Districts Zambia for the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health. The disparities in incentives amongst CBVs cause problems in terms of the sustainability of the programmes. CBVs are likely to drop-out when incentive levels change. It … [Read more...] about Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey Report in Zambia
Interprofessional Teamwork and Collaboration Between Community Health Workers and Healthcare Teams: An Integrative Review
Community health workers (CHWs) can improve outcomes for underserved people. Evidence exists that CHW interventions in underserved populations improve health care management, disease prevention, and health promotion. Community health workers improve management of chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, maternal–child health issues, increase health promotion activities … [Read more...] about Interprofessional Teamwork and Collaboration Between Community Health Workers and Healthcare Teams: An Integrative Review