This pilot study evaluates a self-paced online training program designed for Nigerian health workers to diagnose and manage hypertension. The course, accessible via smartphones, consisted of 12 modules based on WHO and Nigerian guidelines. Participants showed significant improvement in knowledge, with a pre-test score of 65.4% increasing to 78.2% post-test. Feedback indicated … [Read more...] about On-demand mobile hypertension training for primary health care workers in Nigeria: a pilot study
CHW training
Anthropometric knowledge and measurement evaluation among female volunteer community health workers in Depok
This study evaluated the knowledge, accuracy, and precision of female volunteer community health workers (FVCHWs) in anthropometric assessment for children's nutritional status. Thirty-two participants were assessed after receiving education on anthropometric measurement. Results showed good precision but poor accuracy among FVCHWs, indicating the need for standardized … [Read more...] about Anthropometric knowledge and measurement evaluation among female volunteer community health workers in Depok
Empowering Underserved Communities in Southern Puerto Rico: A Formal Training Program in Community Health Promotion
The Community Training Institute for Health Disparities (CTIHD) implemented a problem-solving curriculum in Community Health Promotion, consisting of two courses. Pre/post-tests were used to assess knowledge change among 27 community leaders from southern Puerto Rico, including Community Health Workers (CHWs). Cohorts showed increased knowledge, with Cohort 2 demonstrating … [Read more...] about Empowering Underserved Communities in Southern Puerto Rico: A Formal Training Program in Community Health Promotion
Addressing Training Gaps: A Competency-Based, Telehealth Training Initiative for Community Health Workers
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in connecting communities with health services. Despite their crucial role, there is a lack of structured CHW training. The CHW Core Consensus Project (CCCP) identified three CHW categories with specific competencies. This study focused on Category 1 CHWs, emphasizing community outreach and advocacy. Using telehealth, bilingual … [Read more...] about Addressing Training Gaps: A Competency-Based, Telehealth Training Initiative for Community Health Workers
TB Contact Investigations
This is a recently developed online resource for training frontline healthcare providers, community health workers (CHWs) on Contact Investigation for persons with Tuberculosis from the USAID … [Read more...] about TB Contact Investigations
