This study sought to explore macrosystem-level barriers faced by CHWs to performing their jobs effectively in Nebraska, USA. Qualitative interviews were conducted with CHWs and uncovered insights in relation to the following themes: (1) CHWs and client macrosystem barriers, (2) CHW workforce supports, and (3) macrosystem solutions for CHW workforce sustainability. Macrosystem … [Read more...] about Examining the Macrosystem Level of Influence on Community Health Worker Effectiveness in the State of Nebraska: A Qualitative Approach
Implementation of community case management of malaria in malaria endemic counties of western Kenya: are community health volunteers up to the task in diagnosing malaria?
The goal of this study was to evaluate the performance of CHVs in conducting malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) in western Kenya. Four counties within the malaria-endemic lake zone were included in the study. Results from 200 malaria RDTs performed by CHVs were compared with test results obtained by experienced medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) performing the same test … [Read more...] about Implementation of community case management of malaria in malaria endemic counties of western Kenya: are community health volunteers up to the task in diagnosing malaria?
Extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles: a pilot study of feasibility and acceptability in Mangodara district, Burkina Faso
This mixed-methods study sought to assess the acceptability and feasibility of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) from four to five cycles to coincide with the earlier rainy season in Mangodara health district, Burkina Faso. Research was conducted between July and November of 2019, and included quantitative and qualitative data collection. Household surveys, focus … [Read more...] about Extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles: a pilot study of feasibility and acceptability in Mangodara district, Burkina Faso
Perspectives of health and community stakeholders on community-delivered models of malaria elimination in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A qualitative study
The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives, knowledge, and inputs of key health stakeholders and community members in southern Lao PDR on community-delivered malaria service models in order to refine the role of village health volunteers in malaria elimination and primary healthcare. Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with multi-level health … [Read more...] about Perspectives of health and community stakeholders on community-delivered models of malaria elimination in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A qualitative study
Core components of a Community of Practice to improve community health worker performance: a qualitative study
A qualitative study was conducted to address important gaps in the literature on Communities of Practice (CoPs), including functions of this intervention which can support healthcare workers in improving quality of care through knowledge sharing. CHWs from two tuberculosis (TB) clinics in Kampala, Uganda were organized into a CoP from February to June 2018. Interviews were … [Read more...] about Core components of a Community of Practice to improve community health worker performance: a qualitative study