Qualitative

Examining extreme weather event preparedness, response, and recovery among community health workers in Negros Oriental, Philippines: A qualitative study

This study looked at the role of community health workers (CHWs) in helping communities during extreme weather events in the Philippines. CHWs, trained by International Care Ministries, were interviewed to understand how their responsibilities and personal experiences affected their ability to support communities. The study found that CHWs' ability to help during disasters was … [Read more...] about Examining extreme weather event preparedness, response, and recovery among community health workers in Negros Oriental, Philippines: A qualitative study

This study explored factors driving mental health issues, substance use, and HIV care challenges among people living with HIV (PLWH). It also examined the role of community health workers (CHWs) in improving access to harm reduction, mental health services, and HIV treatment. Interviews revealed that poor mental health, substance use, and housing insecurity hinder HIV care. … [Read more...] about “They need people to actually show up in their lives:” deploying community health workers to improve mental health and substance use outcomes among PLWH

This study examines cardiovascular health and stress among community health workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria. Although most participants (99.2%) had no diagnosed heart conditions, many reported symptoms related to blood sugar and heart health. Family, health, and life-related stress were linked to higher cardiovascular risk. Specifically, family stress, health stress, and … [Read more...] about Psychosocial Stressors and Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Community Health Workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria

This study evaluated the impact of using THINKMD’s digital decision support tool to improve community health workers' (CHWs) adherence to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines in Nigeria. After implementing the tool, CHWs showed a significant increase in capturing key clinical data, rising from 30.7% to 72.4%. Even … [Read more...] about Adherence to integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) guidelines by community health workers in Kano State, Nigeria through use of a clinical decision support (CDS) platform

This study explored how community health workers in Rwanda use the muzima mobile app for patient care. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and group discussions. Most users could complete tasks in the app, though some older and less experienced workers struggled. The app helped manage diabetes and hypertension, reducing visits to health centers. However, users … [Read more...] about Muzima Mobile Application for Screening Hypertension and Diabetes: A User Experience of the App Among Community Health Workers in Rwanda