This paper discusses the effects of monetary and non monetary incentives on the performance of Community health workers (ASHAs) in India. … [Read more...] about Incentivizing community health workers for scaling up mental health care in rural communities in India: A critical look at principles that work
CHW Role
Editorial: Strengthening the Community Health Worker Practice
This study analyzes trends in CHW strengthening efforts and features a series of papers on topics including recruitment, CHW capacity building; organizational and system readiness for CHW integration. CHWs served in direct roles in the projects and programs as well as in the writing as co-authors and contributors of the manuscripts. … [Read more...] about Editorial: Strengthening the Community Health Worker Practice
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
This review provides a comparative overview of CHW program implementation, expansion and reconfiguration for program managers and decision makers. Out of the 38 countries reviewed, only two ensured higher education for CHWs. Most countries do not guarantee adequate training and the majority of CHW work is carried out by women on a on a voluntary basis … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
This rapid review of scanned peer reviewed literature from 3 databases, gray literature identified through web searches, and resources suggested by CHW subject matter experts. It identifies countries where CHWs administer vaccines and synthesizes health systems factors that may contribute or detract from the feasibility of CHW administering vaccines. The authors found that CHWs … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
The Role of Community Health Workers in the Health and Well-Being of Vulnerable Older Adults during the COVID Pandemic
The purpose this study was to: (i) analyze the experiences of older adults enrolled in a geriatric-focused CHW support programs, (ii) gain a better understanding of how CHWs might enhance care delivery, and (iii) further understand how COVID-19 affected the social and emotional needs and well-being of older adults during the first 18 months of the pandemic. Data was collected … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in the Health and Well-Being of Vulnerable Older Adults during the COVID Pandemic