This database offers a variety of medically-reviewed educational materials regarding COVID-19. Visitors will find resources related to: emergency response, risk mitigation and community engagement, case finding, surveillance, public health prevention measures, infection prevention and control, lab testing, case management, and societal response. … [Read more...] about Quality assured COVID-19 Library of resources for community-based health workers
Prioritising the role of community health workers in the COVID-19 response
This action article stresses the significance of CHWs for achieving 4 pivotal goals in the effort against the COVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate effects on vulnerable populations. The authors argue for and present strategies to: “(1) PROTECT healthcare workers, (2) INTERRUPT the virus, (3) MAINTAIN existing healthcare services while surging their capacity, and (4) … [Read more...] about Prioritising the role of community health workers in the COVID-19 response
Performance of community health workers and associated factors in a rural community in Wakiso district, Uganda
Conducted in rural Uganda, this cross-sectional qualitative study evaluated CHW performance and elements associated with performance among 201 CHWs. . Results indicated that only 19.9% of the CHWs performed well and that 90.3% of CHWs ran out of necessary medication in the 6 months before the study. Furthermore, of the 98.5% of CHWs that stressed the importance of motivation in … [Read more...] about Performance of community health workers and associated factors in a rural community in Wakiso district, Uganda
Observational stepped-wedge analysis of a community health worker-led intervention for diabetes and hypertension in rural Mexico
This study evaluated a CHW-led intervention focusing on patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension in rural Mexico. The results indicated a decrease in glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) in diabetic patients by 0.35%; similarly, the research showed a decrease in systolic blood pressure (SBP) in hypertensive patients by 4.7 mm Hg. … [Read more...] about Observational stepped-wedge analysis of a community health worker-led intervention for diabetes and hypertension in rural Mexico
Role of home visits by volunteer community health workers: to improve the coverage of micronutrient powders in rural Bangladesh
This evaluation study used cross-sectional survey data to assess the effectiveness of Shasthya Shebikas (SSs) visiting homes to distribute micronutrient powder (MNP) in Bangladesh. According to the results, SS coverage increased the population’s knowledge and use of MNP. … [Read more...] about Role of home visits by volunteer community health workers: to improve the coverage of micronutrient powders in rural Bangladesh
