Comparing program supervision with an external RADAR evaluation of quality of care in integrated community case management for childhood illnesses in Mali

Basil, Luay; Thompson, Mary Kathryn; Marx, Melissa A.; Frost, Emily; Mohan, Diwakar; Traore, Sinaly; Zanre, Jules; Coulibaly, Bintou; Gueye, Birahim Yagyemar; Nkurabagaya, Thierry; Poda, Ghislain Gnimbar; Koné, M.; El-Kalaawy, Farida; Angelaksi, Christina

doi:10.1080/16549716.2021.2006424

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“…Published findings from the implementation of CRC supported projects in Liberia, Mali, Kenya, CAR and South Sudan [10][11][12]23] provided valuable insights into effective practices and contributed to advancing knowledge in the provision of primary healthcare in humanitarian and low-resource settings. Key findings specifically related to CHW activities extracted from the project are included below:…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, challenges were identified in the quality, motivation, low-literacy and retention of CHWs, as well as their recognition and remuneration by donors and/or the local MoHs. The literature supports importance of providing training, mentoring and regular refreshers [42] while also collecting appropriate data by CHW supervisors and external evaluators to inform and enhance CHW quality of care [23]. Although low literacy levels were identified as a barrier in several of the extracted projects, appropriate supervision and training methods can be tailored to focus on experiential learning and practical skills acquisition with an uninterrupted supply of necessary resources [43][44][45].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Africa: Lessons from the Canadian Red Cross supported programs

Idriss-Wheeler,

Ormel,

Assefa

et al. 2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) will not be achieved if health care worker shortages, estimated to increase to 18 million by 2030, are not addressed rapidly. Community-based health systems, which pivot to effective engagement of community health workers (CHW), may have an essential role in linking communities with health care facilities and reducing unmet health services needs caused by these shortages. The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) has partnered with different National Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies and Ministries of Health in Africa in the implementation of programs where CHWs contributed to the provision of various health services. This study reports on key findings (i.e., beneficiaries reached, CHWs engaged, programs implemented, intervention outcomes) and lessons learned from CRC supported CHW programs in Africa over the last 15 years (2007–2022). Qualitative methodology was employed to conduct document analysis on 17 sets of reports from each CRC-supported community health worker project in Africa over the past 15 years. Focus was on identifying challenges, facilitators, and lessons learned. CRC supported projects have trained over 9000 CHWs, benefiting nearly 7.5 million people across Africa. Key success factors include adaptability and agility in programming and project management, and considering contextual factors (political, social, and cultural systems). Investing in essential training for CHWs, staff, and volunteers is crucial, alongside employing an evidence-based approach to inform all aspects of programming and implementation. Additionally, projects prioritizing protection, gender and inclusion (PGI) while leveraging existing community structures and partnerships important for successful implementation. Despite challenges (i.e., weak health systems, lack of political commitment, insufficient funding, inadequate training) CHWs are recognized as crucial in promoting community-based health, improving access to care, addressing disparities, and contributing to achieving (UHC). Their unique position within communities enables them to provide culturally appropriate and localized primary health care- particularly in remote, resource limited and poverty-stricken regions.

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Section: Lessons Learned In Chw Project Implementationmentioning

confidence: 99%