In this mixed-methods study, researchers in The Gambia set out to assess reductions in malaria prevalence within communities where village health workers (VHWs) are present. VHWs administered antimalarial drugs to acutely ill individuals and their close contacts. The study concludes that VHWs have the capacity to treat and reduce negative malaria-related outcomes, while … [Read more...] about Village health workers as health diplomats: negotiating health and study participation in a malaria elimination trial in The Gambia
Knowledge
Challenges in the sociocultural milieu of South Asia: a systematic review of community health workers
Community health workers (CHWs) are especially crucial in providing healthcare to rural and remote communities, but may face barriers associated with the sociocultural environment of their communities. Researchers conducted a study to further understand barriers that CHWs face in South Asia and found that elements such as religion, culture, gender, social status and … [Read more...] about Challenges in the sociocultural milieu of South Asia: a systematic review of community health workers
Anti-Rabies Vaccine Compliance and Knowledge of Community Health Worker Regarding Animal Bite Management in Rural Area of Eastern India
Preventing rabies continues to be a struggle in developing countries. The authors of this study assessed community health worker (CHW) knowledge of how to address a potential rabies case. They found that CHWs had limited knowledge about bite wounds that could lead to rabies cases, highlighting an opportunity to enhance training to fill this knowledge gap in CHWs so they are … [Read more...] about Anti-Rabies Vaccine Compliance and Knowledge of Community Health Worker Regarding Animal Bite Management in Rural Area of Eastern India
Community Health Worker Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a serious problem in the United States, yet there are few studies on the role of CHWs in addressing IPV. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of CHWs in the United States regarding IPV. The authors found that CHWs lacked substantial knowledge on IPV; about half of CHWs who participated in the study had no previous … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence
