This study evaluated the progress of Mozambique's Community Health Worker (CHW) program, known as Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs), which was restarted in 2010. Conducted in six districts of the Zambézia Province, the study included interviews with 148 APEs to assess their operations. It found that only 48% of APEs restocked their supplies monthly, and there were … [Read more...] about Assessment of community health workers activities in six districts of Zambézia Province, Mozambique
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Actualizing the Full Potential of Public Health Community Health Workers
Career paths for community health workers (CHWs) that involve policy, system change, program development, and advocacy can boost job satisfaction and sustainability. CHWs working at an organizational level can bridge public health and community organizations, enhancing relationships and creating culturally and linguistically appropriate services, information, resources, and … [Read more...] about Actualizing the Full Potential of Public Health Community Health Workers
Connecticut Implements a Team-Based Approach to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Using Community Health Workers and Mobile Medical Devices
The Connecticut Department of Public Health’s Early Detection and Prevention Program offers breast and cervical cancer screenings, cardiovascular risk assessments, health coaching, and addresses social determinants of health for economically disadvantaged and minority women. Community health workers (CHWs) use mobile devices for screenings and risk reduction counseling in … [Read more...] about Connecticut Implements a Team-Based Approach to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Using Community Health Workers and Mobile Medical Devices
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Patient-Centered, Nonphysician Led Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program in a Rural Federally Qualified Health Center
Uncontrolled hypertension increases the risk of serious health issues. This study evaluated a self-monitoring blood pressure (SMBP) program at a rural health center in Washington, focusing on nonphysician involvement. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension used BP cuffs to log daily readings and met with community health workers (CHWs) to set management goals over 3-4 months. … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Patient-Centered, Nonphysician Led Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program in a Rural Federally Qualified Health Center
Hidden leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil: changes in endemicity following an active search
This study examined leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil before and after implementing an active case-finding strategy. The study compared passive detection from 2014-2020 with an active search strategy from January 2021 to August 2023 in Caçador, Santa Catarina, where community health workers used the Leprosy Suspicion Questionnaire (LSQ) screening tool. Of the 48 … [Read more...] about Hidden leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil: changes in endemicity following an active search
