Supervising community health workers in low-income countries – a review of impact and implementation issues

BackgroundCommunity health workers (CHWs) are an increasingly important component of health systems and programs. Despite the recognized role of supervision in ensuring CHWs are effective, supervision is often weak and under-supported. Little is known about what constitutes adequate supervision and how different supervision strategies influence performance, motivation, and retention.ObjectiveTo determine the impact of supervision strategies used...