This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of various blood pressure screening methods for Thai individuals aged 35 and older, focusing on the role of village health volunteers. It compared Home Blood Pressure Measurement (HBPM), clinic BP measurement followed by HBPM for those with high BP (Serial1), and for those without high BP (Serial2). The results showed that Serial1 was … [Read more...] about Cost-utility analysis of home blood pressure measurement for screening and diagnosis of hypertension through village health volunteer mechanism in Thailand
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Level of Community Health Worker’s Involvement in Yellow Fever Surveillance in the North West Region of Cameroon
Yellow fever surveillance is key for spotting outbreaks early, but in Cameroon’s North West Region, Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a limited role in this process. From 2021 to 2024, out of 427 suspected cases, only 8 were reported by CHWs, showing just 2% community involvement. This low rate points to the need for better CHW integration, training, and support to … [Read more...] about Level of Community Health Worker’s Involvement in Yellow Fever Surveillance in the North West Region of Cameroon
ARCHWAy: an innovative educational program advancing the public health workforce
The ARCHWAy Program in Atlanta trains community health workers (CHWs) to improve care for underserved communities. The 12-week program, offered in English and Spanish, combines classroom learning, simulations, and hands-on field placements, covering skills like mental health first aid, health promotion, and emergency preparedness. So far, over 200 CHWs have been added to the … [Read more...] about ARCHWAy: an innovative educational program advancing the public health workforce
Non-communicable disease prevention among the members of Pimpinan Ranting Aisyiyah in Bangunjiwo Barat
This study focuses on the role of Ranting Aisyiyah, part of the Muhammadiyah organization, in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in their community. While participants generally had good knowledge of NCDs, their understanding of the risk factors was lacking. The findings highlight the importance of educating and training community health workers to improve awareness of … [Read more...] about Non-communicable disease prevention among the members of Pimpinan Ranting Aisyiyah in Bangunjiwo Barat
Exploring Empathic Communication Among Community Health Workers: Applying the ENACT Tool in Two South African Sites
This study looked at how well community health workers (CHWs) in South Africa communicated with patients, focusing on empathic communication skills. Researchers used a tool called the Enhancing Assessment of Common Therapeutic Factors (ENACT) to measure these skills before and after a quality improvement program called Nyamekela4Care. They recorded 66 consultations in Afrikaans … [Read more...] about Exploring Empathic Communication Among Community Health Workers: Applying the ENACT Tool in Two South African Sites
