Volunteer responsibilities, motivations and challenges in implementation of the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) initiative in Ghana: qualitative evidence from two systems learning districts of the CHPS+ project
Abstract Background Community volunteerism is essential in the implementation of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in Ghana. We explored the responsibilities, motivations and challenges of community health management committees (CHMCs) in two CHPS+ Project districts in Ghana. M...
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doaj-0c455ef731f7453183d184f9e223134c2020-11-25T03:06:12ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632020-05-0120111310.1186/s12913-020-05348-6Volunteer responsibilities, motivations and challenges in implementation of the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) initiative in Ghana: qualitative evidence from two systems learning districts of the CHPS+ projectMargaret Kweku0Emmanuel Manu1Hubert Amu2Fortress Yayra Aku3Martin Adjuik4Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang5Joyce Komesuor6Geoffery Adebayor Asalu7Norbert N. Amuna8Laud Ampomah Boateng9Justine Sefakor Alornyo10Roland Glover11Ayaga A. Bawah12Timothy Letsa13John Koku Awoonor-Williams14James F. Phillips15John Owusu Gyapong16School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied SciencesSchool of Public Health, University of Health and Allied SciencesSchool of Public Health, University of Health and Allied SciencesSchool of Public Health, University of Health and Allied SciencesSchool of Public Health, University of Health and Allied SciencesSchool of Public Health, University of Health and Allied SciencesSchool of Public Health, University of Health and Allied SciencesSchool of Public Health, University of Health and Allied SciencesSchool of Public Health, University of Health and Allied SciencesVolta Regional Health Directorate, Ghana Health ServiceVolta Regional Health Directorate, Ghana Health ServiceVolta Regional Health Directorate, Ghana Health ServiceRegional Institute of Population Studies, University of GhanaVolta Regional Health Directorate, Ghana Health ServicePolicy Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division, Ghana Health ServiceMailman School of Public Health, Columbia UniversityInstitute of Health Research, University of Health and Allied SciencesAbstract Background Community volunteerism is essential in the implementation of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in Ghana. We explored the responsibilities, motivations and challenges of community health management committees (CHMCs) in two CHPS+ Project districts in Ghana. Methods We used a qualitative approach to collect data through 4 focus group discussions among a purposive sample of community health volunteers in December 2018 and analysed them thematically. Results Community health management committees (CHMCs) were found to provide support in running the CHPS programme through resource mobilisation, monitoring of logistics, assisting the Community Health Officers (CHO) in the planning of CHPS activities, and the resolution of conflicts between CHOs and community members. The value, understanding and protective functions were the key motivations for serving on CHMCs. Financial, logistical and telecommunication challenges, lack of recognition and cooperation from community members, lack of motivation and lack of regular skill development training programmes for CHMC members who serve as traditional birth attendants (TBAs) were major challenges in CHMC volunteerism. Conclusion Community health volunteerism needs to be prioritised by the Ghana Health Service and other health sector stakeholders to make it attractive for members to give off their best in the discharge of their responsibilities.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-05348-6 |
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Margaret Kweku Emmanuel Manu Hubert Amu Fortress Yayra Aku Martin Adjuik Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang Joyce Komesuor Geoffery Adebayor Asalu Norbert N. Amuna Laud Ampomah Boateng Justine Sefakor Alornyo Roland Glover Ayaga A. Bawah Timothy Letsa John Koku Awoonor-Williams James F. Phillips John Owusu Gyapong Volunteer responsibilities, motivations and challenges in implementation of the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) initiative in Ghana: qualitative evidence from two systems learning districts of the CHPS+ project BMC Health Services Research |
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Margaret Kweku Emmanuel Manu Hubert Amu Fortress Yayra Aku Martin Adjuik Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang Joyce Komesuor Geoffery Adebayor Asalu Norbert N. Amuna Laud Ampomah Boateng Justine Sefakor Alornyo Roland Glover Ayaga A. Bawah Timothy Letsa John Koku Awoonor-Williams James F. Phillips John Owusu Gyapong |
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Volunteer responsibilities, motivations and challenges in implementation of the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) initiative in Ghana: qualitative evidence from two systems learning districts of the CHPS+ project |
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Volunteer responsibilities, motivations and challenges in implementation of the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) initiative in Ghana: qualitative evidence from two systems learning districts of the CHPS+ project |
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Volunteer responsibilities, motivations and challenges in implementation of the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) initiative in Ghana: qualitative evidence from two systems learning districts of the CHPS+ project |
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Volunteer responsibilities, motivations and challenges in implementation of the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) initiative in Ghana: qualitative evidence from two systems learning districts of the CHPS+ project |
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Volunteer responsibilities, motivations and challenges in implementation of the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) initiative in Ghana: qualitative evidence from two systems learning districts of the CHPS+ project |
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volunteer responsibilities, motivations and challenges in implementation of the community-based health planning and services (chps) initiative in ghana: qualitative evidence from two systems learning districts of the chps+ project |
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Abstract Background Community volunteerism is essential in the implementation of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in Ghana. We explored the responsibilities, motivations and challenges of community health management committees (CHMCs) in two CHPS+ Project districts in Ghana. Methods We used a qualitative approach to collect data through 4 focus group discussions among a purposive sample of community health volunteers in December 2018 and analysed them thematically. Results Community health management committees (CHMCs) were found to provide support in running the CHPS programme through resource mobilisation, monitoring of logistics, assisting the Community Health Officers (CHO) in the planning of CHPS activities, and the resolution of conflicts between CHOs and community members. The value, understanding and protective functions were the key motivations for serving on CHMCs. Financial, logistical and telecommunication challenges, lack of recognition and cooperation from community members, lack of motivation and lack of regular skill development training programmes for CHMC members who serve as traditional birth attendants (TBAs) were major challenges in CHMC volunteerism. Conclusion Community health volunteerism needs to be prioritised by the Ghana Health Service and other health sector stakeholders to make it attractive for members to give off their best in the discharge of their responsibilities. |
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