scholarly journals Tingkat Pengetahuan Kader tentang Posyandu di Puskesmas Temindung Kota Samarinda

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
Fransiska Keron Ola Ola
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Basic Health ◽  
Service Activities ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Community health workers are selected by the community from community members who are willing to voluntarily be able to help and have time to organize basic health service activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge community health workers in basic health service the health centers in Temindung, Samarinda.  The research subjects of community health workers were 32 people who were on duty in basic health service activities in 10 basic health service centers in Temindung Samarinda. Measuring the level of knowledge of community health workers using a questionnaire. Percentage analysis to determine the level of knowledge about basic health service. Most community health workers are chosen directly with the essential requirements of being able to read, write and be friendly and voluntarily help and be in their community. Although their knowledge of basic health services is still low with 87.5% of basic health service. Knowledge of community health workers is still low Even though their knowledge is lacking, they still do health services at basic health services once a month. Basic health services are an important part of health services in the community, especially helping health workers in public health services to the community, but so they are expected to get training in basic health services to improve the Indonesian health republic's work program

scholarly journals Design of Mobile Application for Community Health Workers: A Case Study in Rwanda

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Gahizi Emmanuel ◽  
Andi Wahju Rahardjo Emanuel ◽  
Djoko Budiyanto Setyohadi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Human Service ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Community health workers (CHWs) are the basis of public health services that aim to connect the gap between public health and the human service system. This gap can be completely bridged by navigating the health and human service systems and educating communities on disease prevention. Unfortunately, the way of sharing, accessing information, and delivering health services is still non-digitalized in Rwanda. Community Health workers use a manual system in their daily activities, which is prone to error and falsification. Moreover, these people selected to perform these activities often do not have adequate knowledge about diseases and health systems since they are not professional health workers. To address the above problem, we designed a prototype mobile application to enable these workers to automatically submit reports, transfer knowledge, share information, and receive training from professionals.  The design process followed a User-Centered Design approach to meet the users’ requirements. The evaluation of the design showed that 91.7% of the CHWs agreed with the designed application prototype.  This finding shows that CHWs has an interest in using the mobile application in their work. Using the mobile application will help CHWs to improve data collection, the reporting process, and ease of receiving training.

scholarly journals Assessing inequities in community health worker’s interaction and its impact in Uttar Pradesh, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Gupta ◽  
S Tomar ◽  
A Dey ◽  
D Chandurkar
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Health Service Utilization ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Economic Determinants

Abstract Given the high Neo-natal mortality in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, an emphasis has been given to community health workers (CHW). CHW provides behavior push to pregnant women for utilizing health services, through the strategies of household contact and messaging. However, the disparity in health outcomes and interaction of CHW is profoundly affected by socio-economic determinants; still, the evidence is limited. This study aims to explore socio-economic inequities in quantity and quality of contacts by the CHW and its differential effect on health service utilization. Multistage sampling design identified live births in the last 12 months across the 25 highest-risk districts of Uttar Pradesh(n = 3703). Regression models described the relation between household demographics and CHW contact & specific messaging and interactions of demographics and CHW contact & messaging in predicting health service utilization ( > = 4 antenatal care (ANC) visits, Institutional delivery and 100 iron folic acid (IFA) consumption). No differential likelihood in contact of CHW and specific messaging is found. Further, association of CHW contacts and specific messaging with health outcomes were significantly affected by socio-economic determinants.2 or more contacts along with specific messaging increased the odds of 4+ ANC to a higher degree among illiterate women compared to literate women(AOR:3.39, 95% CI:2.28-5.04 vs AOR:1.44, 95% CI:1.09-1.92). Similarly, the odds of facility delivery increased to a higher degree among lower wealth women compared to higher wealth women (AOR:3.41, 95% CI:2.47-4.71 vs. AOR:1.53, 95% CI: 1.09-2.15). Specific messaging, along with CHW contacts, have a higher magnitude of effects on the marginalized population. This study provides evidence for adjusting implementation strategies based on socio-economic determinants to achieve equitable health service utilization. However, further research on training of CHW on heterogeneous interaction is recommended Key messages There exists differential effects of quantity and quality of contact by community health workers on health service utilization across the different socio-economic strata. Implementation agencies in the LMIC can reduce health inequity by shifting from coverage-oriented target approach towards more prioritized and focused interaction across socio-economic groups.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of community health workers in the fight against malaria in the Central African Republic (2012–2017)

2019 ◽  
Vol 114 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-184
Author(s):  
Djerandouba Yotobumbeti Ferdinand ◽  
Bessimbaye Nadlaou ◽  
Nzalapan Samuel ◽  
Bekaka Youlet Oscar ◽  
Mbailao Raphael ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Care Access ◽  
Central African Republic ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Care Access

Abstract Background This last decade’s ongoing conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) has led to gradual and continuous destruction of health services. With severe gaps in qualified health professionals, community health workers (CHWs) have become essential to ensuring health care access to the affected population. This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 10-y CHW program in the CAR. Methods Routine case management data from CHWs were collected in the Paoua district from January 2012 to December 2017 and analysed. Structured interviews were conducted in the Paoua and Carnot health districts among individuals from three different groups (health service beneficiaries, CHWs and health facility managers). Results From 2012 to 2017, 353 948 people consulted for malaria suspicion with CHWs and 86% were found to be malaria positive after a rapid diagnostic test. Among those diagnosed patients, 98.5% received adequate treatment and nearly 1.5% were referred to health facilities. Also, 94.5% of respondents identified fever as the major malaria symptom. About 70% of the population could identify three malaria signs/symptoms and 84.4% accepted and used CHW services. Interviews with CHWs revealed that 45.8% of them received at least four training sessions per month as part of their capacity building. Conclusions CHWs can be a resourceful solution when other health professional are scarce. This study showed that CHWs are not only able to deliver curative and preventive health services, but they are also well accepted by the served communities.

scholarly journals Community Health Workers Can Provide Psychosocial Support to the People During COVID-19 and Beyond in Low- and Middle- Income Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabuj Kanti Mistry ◽  
Ben Harris-Roxas ◽  
Uday Narayan Yadav ◽  
Sadia Shabnam ◽  
Lal Bahadur Rawal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The People

The COVID-19 pandemic has been the most challenging public health issue which not only affected the physical health of the global population but also aggravated the mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety, fear, depression and anger. While mental health services are seriously hampered amid this COVID-19 pandemic, health services, particularly those of Low- and Middle- Income Countries (LMICs) are looking for alternatives to provide psychosocial support to the people amid this COVID-19 and beyond. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are an integral part of the health systems in many LMICs and played significant roles such as health education, contact tracing, isolation and mobilization during past emergencies and amid COVID-19 in many LMICs. However, despite their potentials in providing psychosocial support to the people amid this COVID-19 pandemic, they have been underutilized in most health systems in LMICs. The CHWs can be effectively engaged to provide psychosocial support at the community level. Engaging them can also be cost-saving as they are already in place and may cost less compared to other health professionals. However, they need training and supervision and their safety and security needs to be protected during this COVID-19. While many LMICs have mental health policies but their enactment is limited due to the fragility of health systems and limited health care resources. CHWs can contribute in this regard and help to address the psychosocial vulnerabilities of affected population in LMICs during COVID-19 and beyond.

scholarly journals Pelatihan Sistem Informasi Sehat Holistik (SI-SEHO) untuk Pemberdayaan Kader Kesehatan

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Meidiana Dwidiyanti ◽  
Sri Padma Sari ◽  
Diyan Yuli Wijayanti ◽  
Hasanah Eka Wahyu Ningsih ◽  
Reza Indra Wiguna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
Professional Health

Background: Public health services today require community empowerment so that services become affordable in every village in the community. Health cadres are existing non-professional health workers who are trained to be able to support patients or the community in addressing health problems faced. Health cadres as non-professionals who are directly dealing with the community are required to increase their ability continuously according to the changes that occur in the community.Purpose: The purpose of this study is that health cadres can improve their understanding holistically about health, through the SI-SEHO application tool so that health cadres can monitor the health of patients in the community.Method: The research used is descriptive using a qualitative approach obtained from the results of empowerment and cadre training activities using the SI-SEHO application. Data analysis is based on the objectives of the training on the use of the SI-SEHO application.Results: The results of this research activity are that health cadres can understand the meaning of health holistically that is inseparable from several dimensions of understanding holistic health. As stated by SP respondent 4 "Holistic health is comprehensive health, such as body and mind health." The ability of cadres to help individuals, families and communities increase with cadres saying "now we can help others in the community by registering through applications". Other results were obtained from research subjects as several people had been detected with physical illness and some people were detected at risk for mental disorders.Conclusion: The use of information technology is able to improve the knowledge and ability of health cadres in monitoring sick individuals or patients in the community. The development of health information systems is currently needed in the development of health services in today's digital era, such as empowering health cadres through information system training. 

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