Rwanda's community health workers at the front line: a mixed-method study on perceived needs and challenges for community-based healthcare delivery during COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

During the COVID-19 pandemic, community health workers (CHWs) served as front-line workers in the COVID-19 response while maintaining community health services. We aimed to understand challenges faced by Rwanda's CHWs during a nationwide COVID-19 lockdown that occurred between March and May 2020 by assessing the availability of trainings, supplies and supervision while exploring perceived needs and challenges.

Design and setting

This study was a mixed-method study conducted in three Rwandan districts: Burera, Kirehe and Kayonza.

Main outcome and measure

Using data collected via telephone, we assessed the availability of trainings, supplies and supervision during the first national lockdown, while exploring perceived needs and challenges of CHWs who were enga

SUBMITTER: Niyigena A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9058292 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature