Authors: The Last 10 Kilometers Project
This article describes a qualitative study that examines the efficacy of non-financial incentives in sustaining volunteerism among CHWs. The study addresses: the motivation of volunteer CHWs; barriers and de-motivating factors; the effectiveness of non-financial incentives; and the mechanisms by which incentives motivate volunteer CHWs. The study also explores the role of community anchors or local institutions in sustaining volunteerism among CHWs.
Link: Non-financial Incentives for Voluntary Community Health Workers: A Qualitative Study
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Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Motivation/incentives, Recruitment and Retention
Resource Type: Case studies, Journal articles, Research
Year: 2009
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Ethiopia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No
