In an effort to inform future policies and programs, WHO, USAID, and Family Health International (FHI) convened a consultation group on injectable contraceptives and CHWs. The report concludes that CHWs, given appropriate training, can provide contraceptive injectables effectively and that the expanded use of injectable contraceptives by CHWs will provide underserved … [Read more...] about Community-Based Health Workers Can Safely and Effectively Administer Injectable Contraceptives
Reproductive Health Manual for Trainers of Community Health Workers
This Reproductive Health Manual for Trainers of CHWs was developed by CEDPA to help organizations that provide reproductive health services through the community-based distribution approach, to train their CHWs in reproductive health. The training manual is based on the premise that reproductive health is a fundamental human right and stresses that informed choice, quality of … [Read more...] about Reproductive Health Manual for Trainers of Community Health Workers
Selection Tool for Health Extension Workers in Rural India
The ICTPH Guide presents a model for selecting CHWs in rural India, focusing on one woman in each community who reaches out to every family in her village to ensure their wellness through active screening. This paper presents the selection tools for Health Extension Workers (ICTPH Guides) in Rural India. It also recognizes that a carefully selected CHW will have great impact … [Read more...] about Selection Tool for Health Extension Workers in Rural India
Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy: A Trainer’s Reference Guide
This is a resource for trainers developing in-service training for facility-based healthcare providers and CHWs who already have some basic experience with reproductive health and family planning. It is a reference guide to be used by trainers and can be adapted depending on whether trainees are facility-based or community-based. This training will enable providers to … [Read more...] about Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy: A Trainer’s Reference Guide
Country Case Study Ghana: Implementing a National Human Resources for Health Plan
This report describes key issues in the implementation of Ghana's health workforce development plan, which aims to address morale and distribution challenges. Priority is being given to mid-level workers operating in community settings, and to incentive schemes to improve morale and retention. … [Read more...] about Country Case Study Ghana: Implementing a National Human Resources for Health Plan