Despite Swaziland's large CHW program, the performance of CHWs in Swaziland has not been studied. This qualitative study hopes to contribute to future program design and improvements to current programs. … [Read more...] about Improving the performance of community health workers in Swaziland: findings from a qualitative study
Performance of community health workers: situating their intermediary position within complex adaptive health systems
This review provides a conceptual framework on CHW performance in low- and middle-income counties. The paper outlines several key factors that should be focused on to improve CHW performance. … [Read more...] about Performance of community health workers: situating their intermediary position within complex adaptive health systems
A systematic review of economic evaluations of CHW interventions aimed at improving child health outcomes
This systematic review examines the cost-effectiveness of community health worker interventions that are focused on child health. … [Read more...] about A systematic review of economic evaluations of CHW interventions aimed at improving child health outcomes
Harmonizing community-based health worker programs for HIV: a narrative review and analytic framework
This narrative review covers literature on the harmonization of CHW programs for HIV. Additionally, the paper provides a potential analytic framework for harmonizing CHW programs addressing HIV. … [Read more...] about Harmonizing community-based health worker programs for HIV: a narrative review and analytic framework
How female community health workers navigate work challenges and why there are still gaps in their performance: a look at female community health workers in maternal and child health in two Indian districts through a reciprocal determinism framework
This article researched female community health workers performance in India through interviews. While their work resulted in positive community health changes, community norms and health system practices limited their effectiveness. … [Read more...] about How female community health workers navigate work challenges and why there are still gaps in their performance: a look at female community health workers in maternal and child health in two Indian districts through a reciprocal determinism framework
