This study sought to learn about community experiences and perspectives related to COVID, and inform community health worker/representative (CHW/R) workforce capacity building efforts. To do so, a series of focus groups were conducted with CHW/Rs throughout Arizona, U.S. at two time points in 2021. The results showed that CHW/Rs informed the development of culturally and … [Read more...] about Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities: Academic-community partnership to support workforce capacity building among Arizona community health workers
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Iranian primary health care network: challenges and ways forward
The aim of this study was to explore the current challenges of Iran’s Iranian Primary Health Care (PHC) network and possible ways forward. Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders were conducted to gain the following information related to the Iranian PHC system: services provision, workforce, health information systems, medical and technical products, … [Read more...] about Iranian primary health care network: challenges and ways forward
Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
This review sought to identify countries where CHWs administer vaccines and to synthesize health systems factors that may influence the feasibility of CHWs administering vaccines. Data included peer-reviewed literature from three databases and gray literature identified through web searches and by CHW subject matter experts. From this database, 23 CHW cadres were identified … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000-2021
A Field Test of the NORMAL Job Aid With Community Health Workers in Kenya to Address Contraceptive-Induced Menstrual Changes
The purpose of this study was to field-test an adapted version of the NORMAL job aid that guides CHWs on how to counsel women about contraceptive-induced menstrual changes. Researchers investigated how the job aid was used, the challenges faced in using it, and recommendations to improve the job aid. Community health volunteers (CHVs) from Kenya were trained on the 2-page job … [Read more...] about A Field Test of the NORMAL Job Aid With Community Health Workers in Kenya to Address Contraceptive-Induced Menstrual Changes
Prevalence of epilepsy in the rural area of the Bolivian Gran Chaco: Usefulness of telemedicine and impact of awareness campaigns
The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of epilepsy with Tonic-Clonic (TC) seizures in rural areas of the Bolivian Gran Chaco and to evaluate the usefulness of telemedicine in this context. Research was carried out in the Isozo Area of southern-eastern Bolivia, where a survey was conducted with rural community members. Trained CHWs also administered a … [Read more...] about Prevalence of epilepsy in the rural area of the Bolivian Gran Chaco: Usefulness of telemedicine and impact of awareness campaigns
