USAID's 2016 Acting on the Call Report provides updates from the program that aims to end preventable maternal and child deaths in 25 priority countries, which together accounted for more than two-thirds of child and maternal deaths worldwide. This report outlines how 8 million women and children's lives can be saved by 2020 and examines inequitable access to maternal and … [Read more...] about Acting on the Call June 2016 Report
Gender Analysis Toolkit for Health Systems
This Toolkit provides gender-specific questions to guide data collection in order to precisely identify gender inequalities in health-related areas. These questions have been designed with USAID and the Automated Directive System's (ADS) five domains in mind, which include laws, regulations, and institutional practices; cultural norms and beliefs; gender roles, … [Read more...] about Gender Analysis Toolkit for Health Systems
Community Health Workers: a Resource to Support Antipsychotic Medication Adherence
Community health workers are becoming increasingly integrated into medical settings for the prevention, treatment, and control of chronic disease, particularly for underserved populations. One specific population that may benefit from CHW intervention is individuals with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This commentary examines the ways in … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: a Resource to Support Antipsychotic Medication Adherence
Feasibility and evaluation of a pilot community health worker intervention to reduce hospital readmissions
As an attempt to reduce hospital readmissions, a community health worker intervention was used to observe the feasibility and preliminary effect of such a program. The intervention included an inpatient introductory visit and weekly post-discharge telephone support for four weeks. In conclusion, hospital readmission rates were lower among CHW patients compared to usual care, … [Read more...] about Feasibility and evaluation of a pilot community health worker intervention to reduce hospital readmissions
Community health worker training and certification programs in the United States: Findings from a national survey
This paper analyzes trends and various approaches to professional development in U.S. community health worker training and certification programs using a national survey of these training programs. Three trends were identified from the national survey results and data collection: (1) schooling at the community college level—provides career advancement opportunities; (2) … [Read more...] about Community health worker training and certification programs in the United States: Findings from a national survey