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
Exploring existing malaria services and the feasibility of implementing community engagement approaches amongst conflict-affected communities in Cameroon: a qualitative study
Cameroon has a high malaria burden, worsened by ongoing conflict since 2018, which has limited healthcare access. This study aimed to understand barriers to malaria services and the role of community health workers (CHWs). Through focus groups and interviews conducted in 2021 in Southwest and Littoral regions, the study found that access to healthcare is difficult in … [Read more...] about Exploring existing malaria services and the feasibility of implementing community engagement approaches amongst conflict-affected communities in Cameroon: a qualitative study
It is what was handed over to us as our heritage and must not be taken away just like that’: Traditional birth attendants’ attitudes towards the elimination of intergenerational female genital mutilation/cutting in Osun State, Nigeria
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful practice violating women's and girls' rights, often perpetuated through generations to preserve culture. This study assessed traditional birth attendants' (TBAs) attitudes towards eliminating FGM/C in Osun State, Nigeria, and their readiness for change. Using qualitative interviews with eight TBAs, the study found that TBAs … [Read more...] about It is what was handed over to us as our heritage and must not be taken away just like that’: Traditional birth attendants’ attitudes towards the elimination of intergenerational female genital mutilation/cutting in Osun State, Nigeria