This study examined the participation level of Village Health Teams (VHTs) in community-based healthcare in Mitooma district, Uganda. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 341 VHTs. Results showed that a majority of VHTs were heavily involved in healthcare initiatives, with females, older individuals, and those engaged in business more likely to participate … [Read more...] about Reinvigorating the Village Health Teams in Mitooma District, Uganda: Current Effectiveness, Associated Factors, and Challenges
CHW Role
Mapping CHW Community Resource Referral Processes: A qualitative study
This study aimed to understand how community health workers (CHWs) connect clients to resources and create a model for effective CHW referral systems. Through interviews with CHWs, key actions were identified, such as assisting with paperwork and transportation, actively communicating with resource organizations, and following up with clients. Themes emerged related to … [Read more...] about Mapping CHW Community Resource Referral Processes: A qualitative study
Displaced in the name of Religion’: Girl child abuse and community healthcare workers’ response to women crying for help in IDP camps in North Central, Nigeria
This study investigates the abuse of girls in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in north-central Nigeria and the response of community health workers. Conflict in Benue State, driven by religious differences between the Tiv people and Fulani herdsmen, has led to the displacement of women and girls into various IDP camps. Previous literature has not adequately addressed … [Read more...] about Displaced in the name of Religion’: Girl child abuse and community healthcare workers’ response to women crying for help in IDP camps in North Central, Nigeria
The role of community health workers in non-communicable diseases in Cape Town, South Africa: descriptive exploratory qualitative study
Community health workers (CHWs) are essential in South Africa's primary health care, particularly in Cape Town's community-oriented primary care model. While their roles in HIV, tuberculosis, maternal, and child health are clear, their role in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) needs further exploration. This study examined CHWs' current involvement with NCDs in Cape Town's … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in non-communicable diseases in Cape Town, South Africa: descriptive exploratory qualitative study
Barriers and benefits of mHealth for community health workers in integrated community case management of childhood diseases in Banda Parish, Kampala, Uganda a cross-sectional study
Low-quality data is a challenge for community health workers (CHWs) in low and middle-income countries. Mobile health (mHealth) applications can help by allowing CHWs to record and submit data electronically. This study explored the barriers and benefits of mHealth among CHWs in Banda parish, Kampala. Through interviews and focus groups with CHWs and officials, three main … [Read more...] about Barriers and benefits of mHealth for community health workers in integrated community case management of childhood diseases in Banda Parish, Kampala, Uganda a cross-sectional study