This study aimed to understand how certain signs in young infants, like poor feeding or lack of movement, can predict the risk of death. Community health workers (CHWs) in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan visited infants regularly to check for these signs. The study found that signs like no movement, poor feeding, and low body temperature were strongly linked to a higher risk of … [Read more...] about Association of clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infections identified by community health workers with mortality of young infants in South Asia: a prospective, observational cohort study
CHW Role
Readiness to deliver quality curative care for under-five children at health posts in Ethiopia
This study assessed the readiness of health posts in Ethiopia to provide quality care for children under five. Many lacked electricity, communication tools, and essential infection prevention supplies. While most health extension workers (HEWs) were trained, access to key medicines and equipment was limited. Readiness varied across regions, highlighting the need for better … [Read more...] about Readiness to deliver quality curative care for under-five children at health posts in Ethiopia
Cost-effectiveness of decentralising acute malnutrition treatment with a standard or simplified treatment protocol: an economic evaluation in the region of Gao, Mali
This study in Northern Mali found that involving community health workers (CHWs) in treating acute malnutrition is more cost-effective than treatment at health facilities alone. CHW sites improved access, reduced treatment costs, and increased recovery rates. Using a simplified treatment protocol further cut costs, especially for therapeutic food. This approach is a valuable … [Read more...] about Cost-effectiveness of decentralising acute malnutrition treatment with a standard or simplified treatment protocol: an economic evaluation in the region of Gao, Mali
Evaluation of Clinically Integrated Community Health Worker Support Interventions for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review Guided by the PRISM Framework
This review examined how clinically integrated community health workers (cCHWs) help manage cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in real-world settings. Researchers analyzed 25 studies from PubMed, CINAHL, and APA PsycInfo databases, focusing on cCHW programs for adults with CVD. Most studies (23 out of 25) showed that cCHW interventions improved outcomes like blood pressure control … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Clinically Integrated Community Health Worker Support Interventions for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review Guided by the PRISM Framework
Incorporating Community Case Management in Risk-Based Surveillance for Malaria Elimination in the Dominican Republic
This study assessed how community health workers (CHWs) improved malaria detection in the Dominican Republic. Using a statistical method (Freedom from Infection, FFI), researchers combined routine health data with CHW data from 33 facilities (2018–2022). Without CHW data, only 52% of facilities could confirm being malaria-free for about 13 months. Adding CHW data increased this … [Read more...] about Incorporating Community Case Management in Risk-Based Surveillance for Malaria Elimination in the Dominican Republic
