Understanding the motivation and performance of community health volunteers involved in the delivery of health programmes in Kampala, Uganda: a realist evaluation protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The recruitment of community health volunteers to support the delivery of health programmes is a well-established approach in many countries, particularly where health services are not readily available. However, studies on management of volunteers are scarce and current research on human resource management of volunteers faces methodological challenges. This paper presents the protocol of a realist evaluation that aims at identifying the factors influencing the performance of community health volunteers involved in the delivery of a Red Cross immunisation programme in Kampala (Uganda) with a specific focus on motivation.

Methods and analysis

The realist evaluation cycle structures the protocol. To develop the theoretical basis for the evaluation, the authors co

SUBMITTER: Vareilles G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4316434 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature