This study evaluated how involving private pharmacies and community health workers (CHWs) impacts access to tuberculosis (TB) care in Uganda. It compared TB diagnosis and treatment through three channels: private pharmacies, CHWs, and public health facilities. Data from 325 participants showed varying delays in starting treatment: CHWs (149 days), pharmacies (119 days), and … [Read more...] about Private pharmacy and community health worker engagement in the provision of TB services
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The Role of Community Health Workers in the Management of Hypertension in Nigeria
This study in Nigeria assessed the role of community health workers (CHWs) in managing hypertension and patient satisfaction. It involved 381 CHWs across five states, finding that only a third could correctly diagnose hypertension and few knew the necessary baseline investigations. Supervision by doctors was linked to better diagnostic knowledge. Patient satisfaction with CHW … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in the Management of Hypertension in Nigeria
“Come to a Conclusion Together”—Feedback on the Collaboration around Technology Using Community Health Workers in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D-CATCH) Study
This study explores the T1D-CATCH intervention, aiming to enhance diabetes technology adoption among minoritized young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Through post-intervention interviews with 11 participants (mean age 25 yrs, 73% female, including Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black individuals), findings indicate high satisfaction and increased engagement with diabetes … [Read more...] about “Come to a Conclusion Together”—Feedback on the Collaboration around Technology Using Community Health Workers in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D-CATCH) Study
Optimizing community health workers and non-biomedical approaches to assess the burden of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in a school-aged population in rural Rwanda
This study assessed a community health worker (CHW)-led program in rural Rwanda to screen and manage soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among school-aged children. Using a non-biomedical screening tool called Beta CommScreen, CHWs identified 43% of children with potential STH symptoms. About 29% were referred for clinic treatment, while deworming medication was provided … [Read more...] about Optimizing community health workers and non-biomedical approaches to assess the burden of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in a school-aged population in rural Rwanda
Home visit to the older adults from the perspective of community health workers and the notion of health territory
This study analyzed how community health workers engage with older adults in Foz do Iguaçu, Southern Brazil, focusing on home visits. It involved 114 workers, mostly women, with an average age of 43 years and primarily with high school education. The study identified three main challenges: understanding the health needs of older adults within their communities, adapting … [Read more...] about Home visit to the older adults from the perspective of community health workers and the notion of health territory
