Evaluating an MFI Community Health Worker Program: How microfinance group networks influence intervention outreach and impact.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are considered to be a cost-effective and inclusive solution to address the persistent health workforce shortage in many low and middle-income countries. In recent years, microfinance institutions (MFIs) got increasingly engaged in providing health services delivered by CHWs. Despite their growing importance, little is known about the impacts and implementation barriers of these mostly small-scale initiatives. This paper evaluates an MFI-led CHW program in the Philippines and studies the role of microfinance group networks in influencing program outreach and impact. The intervention aims at disseminating information in poor communities, improving health monitoring through increased check-ups and raising social support.

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SUBMITTER: Hoffmann R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6571112 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature