Newborn Care Video Series Newborns die at alarming rates in the developing world, more than 3 million every year. Most can be saved with low-cost, low-tech interventions. Our newborn care series brings alive these lifesaving interventions in a memorable and engaging way to help health workers learn and save newborn lives. The newborn care series provides our target … [Read more...] about Global Health Media Project – Newborn Care Video Series
‘‘A cup of tea with our CBD agent…’’: community provision of injectable contraceptives in Kenya is safe and feasible
In rural areas of Kenya, where the majority of the population lives, contraceptive use remains low compared with that in urban areas (37% vs. 47%). Inadequate access to family planning services in rural areas is partly due to fewer health facilities and the shortage of health care workers. Community-based access to injectable contraceptives can improve access for … [Read more...] about ‘‘A cup of tea with our CBD agent…’’: community provision of injectable contraceptives in Kenya is safe and feasible
Winning Policy Change to Promote Community Health Workers: Lessons From Massachusetts in The Health Reform Era
There is a national movement among community health workers (CHWs) to improve compensation, working conditions, and recognition for the workforce through organizing for policy change. As some of the key advocates involved, we describe the development in Massachusetts of an authentic collaboration between strong CHW leaders of a growing statewide CHW association and their … [Read more...] about Winning Policy Change to Promote Community Health Workers: Lessons From Massachusetts in The Health Reform Era
The Role of Non-Traditional Health Workers in Oregon’s Health Care System
The Non-Traditional Health Worker (NTHW) Subcommittee embarked on a process to develop recommendations on core competencies and education and training requirements for NTHWs, as well as to advise on additional concepts regarding the role of NTHWs. Briefly, the Subcommittee defined the scope of work under the following four roles: Outreach and … [Read more...] about The Role of Non-Traditional Health Workers in Oregon’s Health Care System
Community Health Workers in Brazil’s Unified Health System: A Framework of their Praxis and Contributions to Patient Health Behaviors
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a pivotal role in primary care, serving as liaisons between community members and medical providers. However, the growing reliance of health care systems worldwide on CHWs has outpaced research explaining their praxis – how they combine indigenous and technical knowledge, overcome challenges and impact patient … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers in Brazil’s Unified Health System: A Framework of their Praxis and Contributions to Patient Health Behaviors
