What happens if a CHW is not systematically checking and asking about general danger signs?
If a CHW is not systematically checking and asking about general danger signs, they may neglect to refer a child who is severely ill to a health facility
What is CHW training?
When CHWs begin work, they often receive a one-off training which covers a wealth of information and introduces many new skills for assessing and treating common childhood diseases. Follow-up trainings are not common, so skills and knowledge are reinforced only during infrequent visits from CHW supervisors.
What is IRC app?
The easy-to-use app is designed to work with limited access to phone service, and with limited digital literacy skills by using voice-over functionality. IRC is cognizant of the fact that there is often a digital gender gap in many of the countries where we work an we will ensure that both females and males are receive digital literacy training and offer more intensive classes for female CHWs as needed.
How do community health workers work?
Community health workers work long distances from health facilities. They often operate for long periods of time without their supervisors observing their work. As a result, they may be unaware of mistakes they are making and these may go unnoticed by their supervisors.
What is the IRC?
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) works with a network of about 15,000 community health workers in over 25 countries around the world. In many places, community health workers are the first line of defense against preventable child deaths. Oftentimes, community health workers are volunteers who are trusted in their communities. heir task is to share information and sometimes provide integrated community case management services (iCCM) to diagnose and treat the most common causes of death in children under five: diarrhea, malaria, and pneumonia.
Can a CHW classify a child with pneumonia?
If CHW are not correctly taking the respiratory rate of a child, they may incorrectly classify a child that has simple cough as having pneumonia
