A literature review and synthesis of the roles and functions of community health workers in primary care designed to provide insight on how to better to integrate community health workers in primary care. The article analyses 30 studies, 12 functions and 3 prominent CHW roles and discusses the implications of CHW training and clinical support in primary care. … [Read more...] about Roles and Functions of Community Health Workers in Primary Care
Community Health Workers/Volunteers
Community health workers and accountability: reflections from an international “think-in”
Community health workers and accountability: reflections from an international “think-in,” presents a commentary with recommendations for research and further development in the area of CHWs and improved general health system accountability.” … [Read more...] about Community health workers and accountability: reflections from an international “think-in”
Primary Health Care and Universal Health Coverage: the evidence on contributions and effectiveness of community health workers
On May 21, 2018, a side event was hosted by the Governments of Ethiopia and Ecuador at the 71st World Health Assembly in Geneva, addressing the contributions and effectiveness of Community Health Workers in Primary Health Care and Universal Health Care Coverage. This background document, makes the case for the importance of CHWs in primary health care and the achievement of … [Read more...] about Primary Health Care and Universal Health Coverage: the evidence on contributions and effectiveness of community health workers
Quality Improvement for community health services: Learning Event Report
This report shows the preliminary results of the USAID SQALE Program model for quality improvement at a community level. Community health volunteers have improved reporting, community engagement with the health care system, and efficiency and performance. … [Read more...] about Quality Improvement for community health services: Learning Event Report
Domestic violence against women, public policies and community health workers in Brazilian Primary Health Care
This study examines how Brazilian primary health care handles domestic violence against women. A gap between policies and practical application were found at local levels and community health workers were found to be critical to opening dialogue between women experiencing violence and the health care system. … [Read more...] about Domestic violence against women, public policies and community health workers in Brazilian Primary Health Care