Implementation framework for income generating activities identified by community health volunteers (CHVs): a strategy to reduce attrition rate in Kilifi County, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the proven efficacy of Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) in promoting primary healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), they are not adequately financed and compensated. The latter contributes to the challenge of high attrition rates observed in many settings, highlighting an urgent need for innovative compensation strategies for CHVs amid budget constraints experienced by healthcare systems. This study sought to identify strategies for implementing Income-Generating Activities (IGAs) for CHVs in Kilifi County in Kenya to improve their livelihoods, increase motivation, and reduce attrition.

Methods

An exploratory qualitative research study design was used, which consisted of Focus group discussions with CHVs involved in health promotion and

SUBMITTER: Riang'a RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10809497 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature