Community health worker (CHW) programs are essential for addressing health worker shortages and promoting universal health coverage. In Liberia, the Ministry of Health launched a National Community Health Services Policy in 2016 to reform CHW programs and improve health workforce capacity. This study investigates how these reforms affected CHWs involved in delivering Neglected … [Read more...] about Transition and change: opportunities and challenges of CHW programme reform for community health systems and vertical disease programmes in Liberia
Qualitative
Insights and inspirations: A qualitative exploration of community health workers’ motivations in Myanmar and Bangladesh
Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Myanmar and Rohingya camps in Bangladesh face unique challenges, especially in conflict-affected areas. This study, based on interviews with 34 CHWs and 8 organizational leaders, highlights their reasons for joining—gaining healthcare skills in Myanmar and job skills in Bangladesh. While pay is low, it’s important for retention, as is … [Read more...] about Insights and inspirations: A qualitative exploration of community health workers’ motivations in Myanmar and Bangladesh
Community engagement around scrub typhus in northern Thailand: a pilot project
This study aimed to raise awareness of scrub typhus in northern Thailand, where the disease is common but knowledge is low. Community health volunteers and healthcare workers were trained to educate their communities about the disease. After the sessions, participants showed a significant increase in their understanding of scrub typhus, which was maintained for up to five … [Read more...] about Community engagement around scrub typhus in northern Thailand: a pilot project
The requirements of providing health education for rural people through electronic methods the experiences and perspectives of community health workers
This study examines the views of community health workers (Behvarzan) on using electronic methods for health education in rural areas. Conducted in 2022, it involved interviews with 14 Behvarzan from Health Houses in Karaj City. The analysis revealed three main themes: Technology, which covers the necessary technical infrastructure and ways to create and share content; … [Read more...] about The requirements of providing health education for rural people through electronic methods the experiences and perspectives of community health workers
Train the trainer series in Southern California a call to action for cancer prevention and screening
In response to low cancer screening rates in underserved areas of Southern California, City of Hope launched a training program for Community Health Workers (CHWs) from health centers, hospitals, and community organizations. The program focused on cancer prevention and screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers. A total of 101 trainees participated, … [Read more...] about Train the trainer series in Southern California a call to action for cancer prevention and screening
