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Community health workers for non-communicable disease prevention and control in Nepal: a qualitative study

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major health issue in Nepal. This study examines existing barriers and facilitators to utilizing CHWs in the prevention and management of NCDs. The authors argue that CHWs deliver essential NCD services. To improve service delivery, CHWs should be fully integrated into the primary care system in Nepal. … [Read more...] about Community health workers for non-communicable disease prevention and control in Nepal: a qualitative study

Community health workers to improve adherence to anti‐seizure medication in rural South Africa: Is it cost‐effective?

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Epilepsy is a common disorder that disproportionately affects individuals living in LMICs. CHWs have proven to be key partners in maintaining adherence to treatment plans and medications, yet the cost of employing CHWs in epilepsy management has not been documented. This study found that CHWs are a cost‐effective intervention in epilepsy management. … [Read more...] about Community health workers to improve adherence to anti‐seizure medication in rural South Africa: Is it cost‐effective?

Factors Associated With Workplace and Interpersonal Trust in the Supervisory System of a Community Health Worker Programme in a Rural South African District

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This study examines the importance of workplace trust and how it shapes the perceived performance of CHWs in ward based outreach teams (WBOTs) in rural South Africa. It concludes that wider trust in the healthcare system plays a significant role in interpersonal trust among CHWs, qualified health workers and managers and other frontline workers. … [Read more...] about Factors Associated With Workplace and Interpersonal Trust in the Supervisory System of a Community Health Worker Programme in a Rural South African District

Toward a geography of community health workers in Niger: a geospatial analysis

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CHW geographic location and contribution to increasing access to skilled care is understudied. The authors of this article use geospatial mapping to identify CHW location and proximity to populations and health facilities in Niger. They conclude that the deployment of CHWs increased health care accessibility for an estimated 2.3 million people between 2000 and 2013.   Optimal … [Read more...] about Toward a geography of community health workers in Niger: a geospatial analysis