This study compared incidence of sexual partner disclosure among adults living with HIV with CHW support and those without CHW support in Uganda. The quasi-experimental study consisted of a CHW-led intervention arm and a control arm, where the intervention arm received CHW disclosure support in addition to routine care. The results showed that the incidence of disclosure was … [Read more...] about Incidence of HIV disclosure among HIV affected heterosexual partners using a community health worker led mechanism in rural Uganda; a quasi-experimental study.
Ethiopian Health Extension Workers’ Training Status and Perceived Competency
This study assesses Health Extension Worker’s (HEW) pre-service training status and perceived competency in Ethiopia. The study used a mixed methods approach to investigate Health Extension Program (HEP) activities by sampling 515 HEWs, 1,245 HEW trainees, 192 instructors, and 43 key informants. Results show 26% of HEWs showed competency in all the HEP activities, while 73% of … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Health Extension Workers’ Training Status and Perceived Competency
Women on the frontline of Covid-19: understanding local women village health volunteers in the northern province of Thailand
This paper investigated the role of local women village health volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the northern province of Thailand. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 40 local village health volunteers from: Mae Hia, Fa Ham, Suthep, and Tha Sala sub districts. Results demonstrated that their roles were diverse during the pandemic.hTey acted as community … [Read more...] about Women on the frontline of Covid-19: understanding local women village health volunteers in the northern province of Thailand
Opportunities to Enhance Health Equity by Integrating Community Health Workers into Payment and Care Delivery Reforms
This policy brief evaluated the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics - Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) initiative to investigate the payment model reforms and policy changes that support CHWs to advance health equity. The RADx-UP initiative utilized CHWs during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the many roles CHWs can do and the importance of trust building and relationships … [Read more...] about Opportunities to Enhance Health Equity by Integrating Community Health Workers into Payment and Care Delivery Reforms
Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach
The purpose of this study was to assess health extension workers’ (HEWs’) motivation and job satisfaction, as well as the factors that influence them, in Ethiopia. A mixed-methods study was nested within a national health extension program assessment conducted from March 1st to May 31st, 2019. Quantitative data was collected via a structured questionnaire distributed to HEWs … [Read more...] about Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach