This study in Burkina Faso evaluates community satisfaction with curative care provided by community health workers (CHWs). Conducted through a cross-sectional study, data were collected via household surveys and focus groups. Results indicate households receive effective curative care from CHWs but are dissatisfied with their temporal accessibility. Improving availability, … [Read more...] about Factors Associated with Communities’ Satisfaction of Receiving Curative Care Administered by Community Health Workers in the Health Districts of Boussé and Boussouma in Burkina Faso, 2024
St. Louis Enhancing Engagement and Retention in HIV/AIDS Care (STEER): a participatory intersectional needs assessment for intervention and implementation planning
This study in St. Louis, Missouri, utilizes the Intersectionality Based Policy Analysis (IBPA) framework to guide a participatory needs assessment for addressing HIV disparities. The planning team, including researchers and community members, conducted interviews and focus groups to identify challenges in HIV services. Results highlight issues like provider turnover, limited … [Read more...] about St. Louis Enhancing Engagement and Retention in HIV/AIDS Care (STEER): a participatory intersectional needs assessment for intervention and implementation planning
Leveraging Community Health Workers as a Novel Approach to Reduce Maternal Mortality: A Discourse Analysis
This study reviews literature from 2000-2023 to explore the role of Community Health Worker (CHW) programs in reducing maternal mortality in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). CHWs have shown promise in increasing antenatal care, facility-based deliveries, and postnatal follow-up, thereby contributing to maternal health improvements in countries like Nepal, Ethiopia, and … [Read more...] about Leveraging Community Health Workers as a Novel Approach to Reduce Maternal Mortality: A Discourse Analysis
Anthropometric Training Impact on CHWs’ Skills in Child Height Measurement in Indonesia
This study assesses the impact of body measurement training on community health workers (CHWs) using a modified length board. Through a quasi-experimental design involving 60 CHWs, the training significantly enhanced their skills in positioning children, interpreting measurement results, and assessing nutritional status. The modified length board proved effective in improving … [Read more...] about Anthropometric Training Impact on CHWs’ Skills in Child Height Measurement in Indonesia
Understanding the uptake and determinants of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in East Africa: Mixed methods systematic review and meta-analysis
This review examines the uptake and determinants of key Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services in East Africa. Analyzing 52 studies, it found that while maternal HIV testing and ART initiation rates were relatively high, uptake of infant ARV prophylaxis and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) were lower. Factors influencing PMTCT service uptake included place of … [Read more...] about Understanding the uptake and determinants of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in East Africa: Mixed methods systematic review and meta-analysis