This study evaluates the impact of an Enhanced Community Health (ECH) model implemented by Pivot and the Ministry of Public Health in rural Madagascar. The model aimed to improve access to healthcare by professionalizing community health workers (CHWs) and enhancing supervision. Over 18 months, the ECH model led to significant increases in utilization and quality of care … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a novel approach to community health care delivery in Ifanadiana District, Madagascar
A systematic review of the types, workload, and supervision mechanism of community health workers: lessons learned for Indonesia
This systematic review examines the performance of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in delivering public health services in various countries, with a focus on workload and supervision. Sixty articles were analyzed, revealing that CHWs undertake diverse roles across the human life cycle and face challenges such as heavy workloads and inadequate supervision. Effective planning, … [Read more...] about A systematic review of the types, workload, and supervision mechanism of community health workers: lessons learned for Indonesia
Integration of a tobacco cessation program into a rural community-based maternal and child health program in India: A stakeholders’ perspective on task shifting
In rural India, where tobacco use among pregnant women is prevalent, a study explored the feasibility of task-shifting tobacco cessation support to female Community Health Workers (CHWs) within maternal and child health (MCH) programs. Through interviews and focus groups, stakeholders expressed willingness to integrate cessation interventions into existing MCH services. CHWs … [Read more...] about Integration of a tobacco cessation program into a rural community-based maternal and child health program in India: A stakeholders’ perspective on task shifting
Perinatal Community Health Workers: Lessons From California
Increasing access to perinatal community health workers (CHWs) is seen as a solution to disparities in maternal outcomes. These CHWs offer support throughout the perinatal period, including prenatal and postpartum care, crucial for those facing socioeconomic or systemic barriers. The US government's new Transforming Maternal Health Model aims to expand access to perinatal CHWs, … [Read more...] about Perinatal Community Health Workers: Lessons From California
Integration of HIV Testing in a Community Intervention for Tuberculosis Screening Among Household Contacts of Patients with Tuberculosis in Cameroon and Uganda
This study integrates HIV testing into community-based household tuberculosis (TB) contact screening in Cameroon and Uganda. Trained community health workers offer TB screening and voluntary HIV testing to household contacts of TB patients. Results show high acceptance of HIV testing among contacts, with 88.2% accepting testing. Factors influencing acceptance include age, index … [Read more...] about Integration of HIV Testing in a Community Intervention for Tuberculosis Screening Among Household Contacts of Patients with Tuberculosis in Cameroon and Uganda