Monitoring HIV treatment adherence using dried blood spots (DBS) is highly acceptable among people living with HIV in South Africa. In a study of 224 participants, 99% supported DBS testing, and 96% found it helpful. Most preferred clinic staff to collect samples (79.5%), while fewer were comfortable with community health workers (26.1%) or pharmacists (37.0%). Over half (52%) … [Read more...] about Brief Report: Preferences and Acceptability in Methods of Tenofovir Diphosphate in Dried Blood Spots Collection and Feedback in a Cohort of PLWH in Cape Town South Africa
CHW Role
Safety of 3-month rifampicin-isoniazid TPT in child household contacts in a community-based intervention
The WHO recommends shorter TB preventive treatment (TPT) regimens and community-based care to improve outcomes. This study tested the safety of a 3-month rifampicin-isoniazid (3RH) regimen given at home by community health workers (CHWs) in Cameroon and Uganda. Researchers compared this approach to standard facility-based care in a trial involving child contacts of TB patients. … [Read more...] about Safety of 3-month rifampicin-isoniazid TPT in child household contacts in a community-based intervention
Effectiveness of an expanded role for community health workers on malaria blood examination rates in malaria elimination settings in Myanmar: an open stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial
As malaria cases decline in the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) have become less active. To address this, a new CHW model with expanded roles was tested in Myanmar. The study, conducted in 72 villages, found that the expanded model increased malaria testing by 23% and referrals for other illnesses like dengue and tuberculosis by over three times. … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of an expanded role for community health workers on malaria blood examination rates in malaria elimination settings in Myanmar: an open stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial
Perceptions of community healthcare workers on the use of teledentistry for seniors in Singapore: A qualitative study
This study explored the challenges and opportunities of implementing teledentistry (T-DOCS) from the perspective of Community Health Workers (CHWs). Interviews with 43 CHWs revealed barriers such as low awareness of dental care, lack of confidence, staffing shortages, competing duties, and limited access due to COVID-19. However, CHWs’ motivation, existing patient … [Read more...] about Perceptions of community healthcare workers on the use of teledentistry for seniors in Singapore: A qualitative study
The role of community health workers in a collaborative care management intervention for cancer pain management: a feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to explore the potential of community health workers (CHWs) in helping rural and Hispanic/Latino cancer patients manage pain. The researchers surveyed and interviewed 12 experienced CHWs to understand their comfort levels, challenges, and needs for delivering a new pain management program. Most CHWs felt confident about working with cancer patients remotely, … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in a collaborative care management intervention for cancer pain management: a feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial
