scholarly journals Barriers for the Functional Implementation of Community Health Volunteers in Health Developmental Army in Debre Libanos District, Oromia, Ethiopia: A Descriptive Qualitative Study

2022 ◽  
Vol Volume 15 ◽  
pp. 103-114
Author(s):  
Kasahun Girma Tareke ◽  
Nahom Solomon ◽  
Firanbon Teshome
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Volunteers ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

scholarly journals Community Perception of Tuberculosis Management Program in Suburban Surabaya: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 920-929
Author(s):  
. Mundakir ◽  
. Asri ◽  
Septian G. Winata ◽  
Pipit F. Wiliyanarti ◽  
Ratna P. Priyanti
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Health Volunteer ◽  
Community Health Nurses ◽  
Community Health Volunteer ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Tuberculosis (TB) is still one of the main infectious diseases in Indonesia. The national program, Directly Observed Treatment short course (DOTS), that began in 2014 is unable to deal with TB cases comprehensively. The community has an important role in TB management because they directly intersect with patients and public health. The aim of this study is to explore the condition of the TB management program. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted in three sub-districts with high cases of TB. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 25 participants drawn from the suburban TB task force, community health volunteer groups, Community health Nurses, and subdistrict officers. Results reveal four themes which affect the implementation of TB management programmes: volunteer shortage, do for humanitarian intention, the myth and stigma, providing social and economic support. In conclusion, communitybased TB management needs to be improve in the availability of budget, staff, training and resources while maintaining the ongoing work of the TB task force team.   Keywords: Community-based management, Community Health Volunteer, Descriptive Qualitative, Humanitarian Intention, Social support, TB.

Burden experienced by community health volunteers in Taiwan: A qualitative study

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-80
Author(s):  
Yueh-Mei Gau ◽  
Kim Usher ◽  
Lee Stewart ◽  
Petra Buettner
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Volunteers

scholarly journals Application of the Ultra-Poverty Graduation Model in understanding community health volunteers’ preferences for socio-economic empowerment strategies to enhance retention: a qualitative study in Kilifi, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Njeri Nyanja ◽  
Nelson Nyamu ◽  
Lucy Nyaga ◽  
Sophie Chabeda ◽  
Adelaide Lusambili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Healthcare Provision ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Universal Healthcare ◽  
Community Health Volunteers ◽  
Asset Transfer ◽  
Health Programmes

Abstract Background A significant shortage of healthcare workforce exists globally. To achieve Universal Healthcare coverage, governments need to enhance their community-based health programmes. Community health volunteers (CHVs) are essential personnel in achieving this objective. However, their ability to earn a livelihood is compromised by the voluntary nature of their work; hence, the high attrition rates from community-based health programmes. There is an urgent need to support CHVs become economically self-reliant. We report here on the application of the Ultra-Poverty Graduation (UPG) Model to map CHVs’ preferences for socio-economic empowerment strategies that could enhance their retention in a rural area in Kenya. Methods This study adopted an exploratory qualitative approach. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, we conducted 10 Focus Group Discussions with the CHVs and 10 Key Informant Interviews with County and Sub-county Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture officials including multi-lateral stakeholders’ representatives from two sub-counties in the area. Data were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim and transcripts analysed in NVivo. Researcher triangulation supported the first round of analysis. Findings were mapped and interpreted using a theory-driven analysis based on the six-step Ultra-Poverty Graduation Model. Results We mapped the UPG Model’s six steps onto the results of our analyses as follows: (1) initial asset transfer of in-kind goods like poultry or livestock, mentioned by the CHVs as a necessary step; (2) weekly stipends with consumption support to stabilise consumption; (3) hands-on training on how to care for assets, start and run a business based on the assets transferred; (4) training on and facilitation for savings and financial support to build assets and instil financial discipline; (5) healthcare provision and access and finally (6) social integration. These strategies were proposed by the CHVs to enhance economic empowerment and aligned with the UPG Model. Conclusion These results provide a user-defined approach to identify and assess strategic needs of and approaches to CHVs’ socio-economic empowerment using the UPG model. This model was useful in mapping the findings of our qualitative study and in enhancing our understanding on how these needs can be addressed in order to economically empower CHVs and enhance their retention in our setting.

scholarly journals Challenges Faced by Chinese Community Nurses When Providing Home-based Hospice and Palliative Care: a Descriptive Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinxin Zhang ◽  
Yingjuan Cao ◽  
Mingzhu Su ◽  
Joyce Cheng ◽  
Nengliang Yao
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Community Health Service ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Hospice And Palliative Care ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Abstract Background: Hospital facilities in China are experiencing increased strain on existing systems and medical resources, which necessitates the use of home-based hospice and palliative care (HBHPC). HBHPC primarily relies on community nurses and related medical personnel. Understanding the challenges that community nurses face when providing this form of care is urgently needed to optimize the design and delivery of HBHPC. Our study aimed to gain insight into community nurses’ challenges when providing HBHPC for patients.Methods: We performed a descriptive qualitative study with a phenomenology approach. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 13 nurses from two community health service centers in Jinan, Shandong Province, China. A thematic analysis was applied to identify themes from the transcribed data.Results: Three major themes emerged: 1) Community nurses’ inadequate self-preparation for providing HBHPC; 2) Patients and their families’ non-collaboration in HBHPC; 3) Community health service career disadvantages. Conclusion: Community nurses faced multifaceted challenges in home care settings. This study could provide a framework for guiding the improvement of interventional variables in the provision of HBHPC. Future research should involve developing effective methods of improving community nurses’ job motivation and community health service institutions’ incentive systems, as well as increasing advocacy around HBHPC.

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