There is insufficient evidence about how community health workers (CHWs) are best integrated into HIV care in the United States. The authors of this study evaluated the integration of CHWs into Ryan White HIV/AIDS program sites. They found that when integrating CHWs, organizations revised, (re)defined, and differentiated professional roles and organizational policies. They … [Read more...] about “Part of getting to where we are is because we have been open to change” integrating community health workers on care teams at ten Ryan White HIV/AIDS program recipient sites
HIV and AIDS
Community health worker-led ART delivery improved scheduled antiretroviral drug refill among men who have sex with men in Lagos State, Nigeria
Men who have sex with men experience negative HIV-related health and social outcomes. Researchers conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a community health worker-led ART delivery model in the Lagos State of Nigeria. The model was effective in increasing adherence to ART and achieving viral load suppression. This study highlights the important role CHWs have in … [Read more...] about Community health worker-led ART delivery improved scheduled antiretroviral drug refill among men who have sex with men in Lagos State, Nigeria
Effect of community-led delivery of HIV self-testing on HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy initiation in Malawi: A cluster-randomised trial
HIV infection can go undetected in certain populations of Malawi, increasing disease-burden and continued transmission. Researchers conducted a study to assess the effectiveness and safety of community-led delivery of HIV self-testing (HIVST) to increase antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. The authors found that community-led HIVST was a safe and cost effective way to … [Read more...] about Effect of community-led delivery of HIV self-testing on HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy initiation in Malawi: A cluster-randomised trial
Health policy and system support to optimize CHW programmes for HIV, TB and Malaria services: an evidence guide
Tuberculosis (TB), HIV, and malaria remain endemic in many countries worldwide. The WHO has developed an evidence guide for engaging CHWs to combat poverty and social access barriers that prevent continued progress in health outcomes related to these diseases. This guide includes evidence-based CHW program planning, implementation, and evaluation resources to advance health … [Read more...] about Health policy and system support to optimize CHW programmes for HIV, TB and Malaria services: an evidence guide
The Lived Experiences of HIV+ Community Health Workers Serving HIV+ Clients
CHWs serving people living with HIV/AIDS contribute to healthy behaviors and better health outcomes; however, there is a gap in the literature regarding how the health of HIV + CHWs is impacted by their jobs. The author of this dissertation used a phenomenological design to gain insight into the lived experiences of HIV+ CHWs (HIVCHW) who provided services to HIV positive … [Read more...] about The Lived Experiences of HIV+ Community Health Workers Serving HIV+ Clients
