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Emergency Preparedness

Strengthening community health cadres’ capacity in household emergency first aid

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This study looked at whether training community health volunteers in first aid could improve their ability to respond to emergencies at home. After training that included lessons, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, participants showed much better knowledge, emergency recognition, wound care, resuscitation skills, and overall preparedness. The study shows that practical … [Read more...] about Strengthening community health cadres’ capacity in household emergency first aid

Incorporating community-engaged research into a statewide community health worker-driven infrastructure for addressing health disparities in public health emergency

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This study looked at a new statewide model in Indiana that puts community health workers (CHWs) at the center of efforts to reduce health disparities and strengthen public health. Through focus groups across nine districts, CHWs and community partners proposed solutions like improving health literacy, expanding transportation, increasing access to care, and offering preventive … [Read more...] about Incorporating community-engaged research into a statewide community health worker-driven infrastructure for addressing health disparities in public health emergency

Role of Community Health Volunteers Since the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes: A Qualitative Study

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This study sought to explore the facilitating factors and barriers of female community health volunteers (FCHVs) during health emergencies in Nepal. In-depth interviews were conducted with FCHVs and health managers to explore their level of knowledge on earthquakes and their experience in the 2015 earthquakes. Questions included knowledge on earthquakes, FCHVs’ experience … [Read more...] about Role of Community Health Volunteers Since the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes: A Qualitative Study

Community Health Workers and Pandemic Preparedness: Current and Prospective Roles

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The authors of this study reviewed the response to the 2014 Ebola epidemic and the 2015 Zika epidemic to further understand the role of community health workers (CHWs) in pandemic preparedness. They found that CHWs influenced pandemic prepared both before and after the onset of pandemic. Before, CHWs were involved in improving the health of their communities and delivering … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers and Pandemic Preparedness: Current and Prospective Roles