This study looks at the effect of the community-based intervention targeting infant vaccination coverage in Mwingi, Kenya. The intervention increased infant vaccination coverage to an optimal level. … [Read more...] about Community health worker interventions are key to optimal infant immunization coverage, evidence from a pretest-posttest experiment in Mwingi, Kenya
Journal articles
The perceptions of first nation participants in a community oral health initiative
This paper examines the perspective of community members on the Children's Oral Health Initiative (COHI) who have children enrolled in the program through interviews. The authors found that local, community-based oral health prevention programs are perceived by the community to be beneficial. … [Read more...] about The perceptions of first nation participants in a community oral health initiative
Should community health workers offer support healthcare services to survivors of sexual violence? a systematic review
This paper evaluates the existing studies on the role of community health workers in sexual violence services. The authors found a lack of research on the topic, though the limited studies indicate that incorporating community health workers may be beneficial. However, more research is needed into the potential issues and harms that may come from community health workers … [Read more...] about Should community health workers offer support healthcare services to survivors of sexual violence? a systematic review
Compañeros: High School Students Mentor Middle School Students to Address Obesity Among Hispanic Adolescents
The use of high school compañeros increased the effectiveness of an obesity intervention to reduce zBMI for Hispanic middle schoolers. … [Read more...] about Compañeros: High School Students Mentor Middle School Students to Address Obesity Among Hispanic Adolescents
House Parties: An Innovative Model for Outreach and Community-Based Health Education
This paper describes the house party model. The house party model is a community-based workshop approach to health education facilitated by community health workers. Participants rated the experience highly and the ability to recognized causes or signs of preterm labor increased after participation. … [Read more...] about House Parties: An Innovative Model for Outreach and Community-Based Health Education
