Report includes global systematic review, country case-study CHW programs, analysis and expert opinions, followed by recommendations on best practices for CHW programs within different health categories (including HIV/AIDS).
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Role and Outcomes of Community Health Workers in HIV Care in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Review of qualitative and quantitative studies that show CHW outcomes, including impacting HIV services delivery and strengthening human resource capacity in sub-Saharan capacity.
Peer Leader Manual
A peer leader training manual published by the International Diabetes Federation. Goal is to train peer leaders to provide on-going diabetes self-management support.
Increasing Community Health Worker Productivity and Effectiveness: a Review of the Influence of the Work Environment
Discusses general themes related to work environment that affect the productivity of CHWs. The article makes recommendations for working conditions for CHWs as more countries utilize CHWs programs in the healthcare system.
Outcome Effectiveness of Community Health Workers: An Integrative Literature Review
An article from Public Health Nursing. Reviews the databased literature on CHW effectiveness (increasing access to care, especially in underserved populations). Finds that the CHW role can be doomed by overly high expectations, lack of a clear focus, and lack of documentation. Recommends further research into CHW activities and target populations.