This study evaluated the impact of community health workers (CHWs) on home visiting (HV) engagement for birthing individuals in segregated neighborhoods. The program, Strong Beginnings (SB), which included CHWs, showed higher engagement rates and more home visits compared to the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) without CHW involvement. CHWs complemented the efforts of … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: Improving Home Visiting Engagement of High-Risk Birthing People in Segregated Neighborhoods
Availability of antimalarial medicines and inventory management at the community level: a case study of Bugesera district in Rwanda
In Rwanda, malaria is a significant health concern, especially for children under five. This study examined the availability of antimalarial medicines and inventory management by Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Bugesera District. Findings showed that CHWs play a vital role in providing antimalarial medicines, with most people accessing them easily from CHWs or health … [Read more...] about Availability of antimalarial medicines and inventory management at the community level: a case study of Bugesera district in Rwanda
Prospects for the development of community-based care in remote rural areas: a stakeholder analysis in Laos
Despite progress towards universal health coverage, many rural communities lack access to healthcare. In Laos, community-based health programs aim to address this issue by involving lay health workers (LHWs) as CHWs. This study explored the challenges and opportunities for expanding these programs. Interviews with stakeholders revealed barriers such as geographic … [Read more...] about Prospects for the development of community-based care in remote rural areas: a stakeholder analysis in Laos
Expanding the roles of community health workers to sustain programmes during malaria elimination: a meeting report on operational research in Southeast Asia
Community health workers (CHWs), particularly village malaria workers (VMWs) in Cambodia, play a crucial role in improving healthcare in remote areas. As Cambodia aims for malaria elimination by 2025, sustaining the VMW network becomes vital. This study conducted from 2021 to 2023 explored enhancing VMWs' roles to include diagnosing and treating non-malarial illnesses. VMWs … [Read more...] about Expanding the roles of community health workers to sustain programmes during malaria elimination: a meeting report on operational research in Southeast Asia
Equity and empowerment effects: Multiple styles of ‘voluntarism’ in community-based health projects
Community health workers (CHWs), often women without formal health training, play vital roles in addressing health disparities. This study examines a program employing CHWs as "change agents" to provide nutrition education in eastern India. It explores how different forms of voluntarism, such as laissez-faire and honorarium-based, influence CHW efficacy, empowerment, and … [Read more...] about Equity and empowerment effects: Multiple styles of ‘voluntarism’ in community-based health projects