The aim of this review was to evaluate the task shifting roles, interventions, and outcomes for addressing kidney and cardiovascular (CV) health problems within African populations. The findings emphasize the importance of HRH, including the CHW workforce, in improving the process of care measures as well as identification, awareness, and treatment of CV and kidney disease in … [Read more...] about Task shifting roles, interventions and outcomes for kidney and cardiovascular health service delivery among African populations: a scoping review
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A Scoping Review of the Community Health Worker Model Used for Food Systems Interventions Within the United States
The purpose of this study was to document and analyze food systems interventions delivered by CHWs serving as educators within the United States. These programs reached many underserved racial and socioeconomic populations, and CHWs educated for the highest number of food system processes in garden-based interventions. The findings emphasize the importance of the CHW workforce … [Read more...] about A Scoping Review of the Community Health Worker Model Used for Food Systems Interventions Within the United States
Status and Determinants of Early Detection of Oral Premalignant and Malignant Lesions in India
This review sought to discuss the various challenges in the early detection of oral premalignant and malignant lesions and potential solutions to these challenges in India. Researchers identified the following factors as challenges within the community to the early detection of these poor oral health outcomes: (i) sociodemographic factors, (ii) poorly understood natural history … [Read more...] about Status and Determinants of Early Detection of Oral Premalignant and Malignant Lesions in India
Community Health Worker Integration with and Effectiveness in Health Care and Public Health in the United States
The purpose of this review was to (i) provide a history of CHW integration within healthcare in the U.S.A, (ii) describe evidence of the impact of CHW programs on population health, experience, costs of care, and health equity, and (iii) identify considerations for CHW program expansion in the U.S. context. This paper builds on a 2014 review, providing an updated summary of the … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Integration with and Effectiveness in Health Care and Public Health in the United States
Training health workers in clinical breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries
This study sought to assess whether training in clinical breast examinations (CBEs) affects the ability of health workers in LMICs to detect early breast cancer. A review of related current literature was conducted utilizing the following databases: Cochrane Breast Cancer Specialized Registry, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical … [Read more...] about Training health workers in clinical breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries
