In this article, authors conducted a needs assessment for lay health workers and non-physician medical professionals to assess existing gaps in tobacco cessation practices and knowledge. A 46-item needs assessment was developed and distributed to 58 respondents in and around Chicago, Illinois, United States. Researchers found a lack of knowledge about tobacco use and cessation … [Read more...] about Gaps in Knowledge and Practice in Treating Tobacco Use Among Non-physician Healthcare Professionals and Lay Health Workers in Chicago, Illinois
Education
Socio-culturally adapted educational videos increase maternal and newborn health knowledge in pregnant women and female community health volunteers in Nepal’s Khotang district
In this study, researchers investigated the impact of culturally appropriate maternal and newborn health-related educational videos on maternal knowledge among pregnant women and female CHVs in Nepal. Researchers enrolled 101 pregnant women and 39 FCHVs from four communities in rural Nepal. Study participants were shown four educational films related to antenatal care, … [Read more...] about Socio-culturally adapted educational videos increase maternal and newborn health knowledge in pregnant women and female community health volunteers in Nepal’s Khotang district
COVID-19 eLearning Module
An inter-active, self-paced course on COVID-19, which clearly explains the new coronavirus, how COVID-19 is transmitted and how it can be prevented, who is at the highest risk of contracting the disease, what the symptoms of COVID-19 are, how to be tested and interpret the test result, how to deal with the stress and anxiety associated with the pandemic, and clarifying the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 eLearning Module
HIV Navigation Services – STEPS to Care
To develop skills for guiding HIV clients to health care systems, assisting with health insurance and transportation, identifying and reducing barriers to care, and tailoring health education to the client to support their full engagement in care. … [Read more...] about HIV Navigation Services – STEPS to Care
A randomized controlled trial of a community health worker delivered home-based asthma intervention to improve pediatric asthma outcomes
In this randomized control trial, researchers evaluated the efficacy of a home-based asthma education program administered by CHWs. Researchers recruited 151 children with persistent asthma and measured days with asthma symptoms as reported by the primary caregiver. Seventy-five children were assigned to the intervention group, and data was collected at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months … [Read more...] about A randomized controlled trial of a community health worker delivered home-based asthma intervention to improve pediatric asthma outcomes
