Asia

Effectiveness of an expanded role for community health workers on malaria blood examination rates in malaria elimination settings in Myanmar: an open stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial

As malaria cases decline in the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) have become less active. To address this, a new CHW model with expanded roles was tested in Myanmar. The study, conducted in 72 villages, found that the expanded model increased malaria testing by 23% and referrals for other illnesses like dengue and tuberculosis by over three times. … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of an expanded role for community health workers on malaria blood examination rates in malaria elimination settings in Myanmar: an open stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial

This study explored the challenges and opportunities of implementing teledentistry (T-DOCS) from the perspective of Community Health Workers (CHWs). Interviews with 43 CHWs revealed barriers such as low awareness of dental care, lack of confidence, staffing shortages, competing duties, and limited access due to COVID-19. However, CHWs’ motivation, existing patient … [Read more...] about Perceptions of community healthcare workers on the use of teledentistry for seniors in Singapore: A qualitative study

This study aimed to understand how certain signs in young infants, like poor feeding or lack of movement, can predict the risk of death. Community health workers (CHWs) in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan visited infants regularly to check for these signs. The study found that signs like no movement, poor feeding, and low body temperature were strongly linked to a higher risk of … [Read more...] about Association of clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infections identified by community health workers with mortality of young infants in South Asia: a prospective, observational cohort study

This study explored how access to local, traditional food influences the motivation and retention of Indigenous community health workers (CHWs) in rural Jharkhand, India. CHWs who had consistent access to nutritious local foods reported higher job satisfaction, better health, and stronger commitment to their roles. Community support and cultural ties to food also played a key … [Read more...] about The Impact of Rural Alimentation on the Motivation and Retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers in India: A Qualitative Study

Community Health Workers (BHWs) in the Philippines play a key role in connecting remote areas to healthcare, but face challenges like limited training and resources. This study created and tested a training program to improve BHWs' skills in Occidental Mindoro. The results showed that the training led to significant improvements in their knowledge and abilities, demonstrating … [Read more...] about Development of the training program on retooling barangay health workers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines