In Singapore, the “Get Well, Live Well” program helped older adults improve their health knowledge, adopt healthier habits, and feel more socially connected. Community Health Workers (CHWs), called Care Connectors, played a key role by offering personalized support, building trust, and guiding participants effectively. The program’s success highlighted the importance of CHWs … [Read more...] about Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme: a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore
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Witnessing for Black mental health: Formative steps for designing a community-based mental health education intervention
After a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, a partnership developed culturally tailored mental health programs for the local Black community. Researchers interviewed community health workers and focus groups of community members to identify barriers like stigma, cost, and poverty, and risks such as lack of social support. Participants showed growing openness … [Read more...] about Witnessing for Black mental health: Formative steps for designing a community-based mental health education intervention
Hypertensive myocardial disease screening in low-income settings using smartphone-based technologies: a prospective multicenter trial
A pilot study tested the use of a low-cost smartphone ECG device, D-Heart, combined with blood pressure monitoring for cardiovascular (CV) screening in rural Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda. Community health workers screened 950 patients, identifying CV issues such as hypertension and abnormal ECGs. Results showed 18% of patients needed hospital referrals, with common diagnoses … [Read more...] about Hypertensive myocardial disease screening in low-income settings using smartphone-based technologies: a prospective multicenter trial
Experiences of access and use of primary health care by users with systemic arterial hypertension
This study explored users' experiences with accessing and using healthcare services for managing Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) in Primary Health Care (PHC). Interviews with 38 people from Basic Health Units (BHUs) in Rio de Janeiro revealed challenges in scheduling appointments, getting test results, and obtaining medications. Community Health Workers (CHWs) helped by … [Read more...] about Experiences of access and use of primary health care by users with systemic arterial hypertension
Integrating community health workers into HIV care clinics: a qualitative study with health system leaders and clinicians in the Southern United States
Community health workers (CHWs) can help improve patient engagement in HIV care. This study examined experiences of HIV clinics and health departments in Mississippi and New Orleans that integrated CHWs to address HIV disparities. Interviews with clinic leaders and staff revealed that CHWs were valued for their role in keeping patients engaged in care. However, challenges … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers into HIV care clinics: a qualitative study with health system leaders and clinicians in the Southern United States
