This study explored how Community Case Management (iCCM) for childhood illnesses is being integrated into national health systems in Malawi, Mali, and Rwanda. Through interviews with key informants, the study identified a process of institutionalizing iCCM in phases, from awareness to maturity. Four main factors—core values, leadership, resources, and policy—were found to drive … [Read more...] about Understanding Integrated Community Case Management Institutionalization Processes Within National Health Systems in Malawi, Mali, and Rwanda: A Qualitative Study
Leveraging the Role of Community Health Workers with Community Groups
This brief highlights the effectiveness of collaborations between community health workers (CHWs) and community groups in improving health outcomes, particularly in rural areas. Successful examples include projects in Ethiopia and the CORE Group Polio Project, where these collaborations increased vaccination rates and addressed gender-related barriers. Key factors for success … [Read more...] about Leveraging the Role of Community Health Workers with Community Groups
Community Health Agents and Agents to Combat Endemic Diseases’ performance in arboviruses prevention and control: analysis of articulation and integrated work
This study examined how community health agents (ACS) and agents combating endemic diseases (ACE) work together to prevent and control diseases like dengue. It found their efforts were poorly coordinated, with unclear roles and limited collaboration. ACE focused on chemical vector control, while ACS lacked involvement in active disease surveillance. Weak community engagement … [Read more...] about Community Health Agents and Agents to Combat Endemic Diseases’ performance in arboviruses prevention and control: analysis of articulation and integrated work
“Someone is there with you through this [pregnancy] that isn’t seeing you through a negative lens”: Considerations for integrating doula referrals into opioid treatment programs
This study explored how community doulas could support pregnant and parenting individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). Focus groups with treatment program staff and doulas highlighted key benefits, including advocacy in healthcare and legal systems, reducing stigma, and aiding recovery. The findings suggest that integrating doula support into opioid treatment programs can … [Read more...] about “Someone is there with you through this [pregnancy] that isn’t seeing you through a negative lens”: Considerations for integrating doula referrals into opioid treatment programs
Working Conditions of Community Health Workers in a Digital Health Context: Old and New Challenges.
This study explored the challenges community health workers (CHWs) face with the growing use of digital health tools in primary care. It found that while digital tools bring new issues like maintenance, quality, and training, old problems like excessive bureaucracy and work division persist. To succeed, digital health implementation for CHWs requires better support in … [Read more...] about Working Conditions of Community Health Workers in a Digital Health Context: Old and New Challenges.