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Training of front-line health workers in Somalia on mental health: A mixed-methods effectiveness study on the implementation of mental health gap action programme (mhGAP) (2025)
In 2020, a mental health training program called mhGAP was introduced in Somalia to help frontline health workers better support their communities. The eight-day training improved the workers’ knowledge and skills in dealing with mental health, neurological, and substance use issues. Test scores showed clear improvement after the training, andRead more…
Exploring Sleep Beliefs, Attitudes and Behaviors in Women of Color Through the Lens of Community Health Workers (2025)
Community health workers (CHWs) play an important role in helping underserved communities learn about and improve their sleep health. This study spoke with 77 female CHWs from different cultural backgrounds to understand how their communities view sleep. Many said people often put family and community responsibilities ahead of getting goodRead more…
Community Health Workers (2025)
Community health workers (CHWs) are trusted caregivers from the communities they serve. They help fill health care gaps and support people beyond clinic walls. Despite their important role, CHWs often face challenges like low pay, safety concerns, discrimination, and lack of support. Anthropologists have studied these problems and offered ideasRead more…
Moving Towards a South African NHI System of Excellence: Recommendations Based on the Insider Perspectives of CHWs as Key Role-Players (2025)
South Africa’s government is improving primary health care through a new plan supported by National Health Insurance (NHI), with Community Health Workers (CHWs) playing a key role. This article shares the views of 31 CHWs from an NHI pilot district and gives suggestions to improve the program. These include havingRead more…
Community Health Workers: Putting “Community” in the MaineHealth Vision (2025)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are becoming an important part of the MaineHealth system. Their work is helping patients stay engaged in their care and improving health outcomes. Using data from 2024 and patient feedback, this illustration shows how CHWs are making a positive difference for patients, care teams, and localRead more…
Are Economic Evaluations of Task Shifting Too Narrow in Focus? A Rapid Review (2025)
This study reviewed research from 2014 to 2024 on the costs and benefits of task shifting, where health tasks are moved from highly trained workers to others like community health workers, to help address staff shortages. While most studies looked at health costs and outcomes, many failed to consider otherRead more…
Timeliness of malaria treatment in children under five years in Uganda: an analysis of 2016 demographic health survey data (2025)
This study looked at what affects how quickly children under five in Uganda receive malaria treatment. Using data from over 4,000 children, it found that 41% of them got treatment later than the recommended 24 hours after symptoms started. Children received treatment faster when both parents made health decisions together,Read more…
Solving area-based problems through intellectual empowerment: a model for developing village health volunteers’ and public health officials’ competencies in producing academic work (2025)
This study aimed to improve the ability of village health volunteers (VHVs) and public health officers in Thailand to create useful academic work that can help solve local health problems. A new model, called the 5Ps (Policy, Preparation, Practice, Publication, and Positive reinforcement), was developed and tested. After using theRead more…
In depth exploration of drivers of community health workers’ performance in maternal and child health services: a multistakeholder perspective from rural Indian setting (2025)
This study looked at what affects how well community health workers (CHWs) in rural Central India do their jobs in maternal and child health. Interviews and group discussions with CHWs and their supervisors showed that their performance is shaped by three main factors: community context (like transport and local attitudes),Read more…
Sustaining Communities and Community Health Workers: Lessons Learned From Community Health Workers’ Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic (2025)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, community health workers (CHWs) were vital in sharing health information and helping communities. To understand how to keep them motivated, 21 CHWs in New York City took part in focus groups. They said they need better mental health support, fair pay that reflects their value, andRead more…
Health extension workers led home-based multicomponent intervention improves linkage to hypertension care in northwest Ethiopia cluster-randomized controlled trial (2025)
This study looked at how home visits by health extension workers in rural Ethiopia could help people with high blood pressure get the care they need. The workers gave health education, counseling, and referrals during regular visits. After nine months, the number of people connected to care rose from 11%Read more…
Traditional birth attendants knowledge of delivery and its danger signs a one-on-one interview (2025)
This study interviewed 30 traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in Ilorin, Nigeria, to understand what they know about childbirth and danger signs during labor. Most were women aged 40–49. While they could assist with deliveries, many did not recognize warning signs or used unsafe practices. The study shows the need forRead more…
Efficacy of using a digital health intervention model using community health workers for primary health services in Bangladesh a repeated cross-sectional observational study (2025)
This study tested a digital health program in rural Bangladesh where community health workers used smart kits and an app to provide monthly health education, check-ups, and referrals. Over 18 months, they reached over 32,000 people. The program helped detect issues like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and malnutritionRead more…
Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health worker programs focussed on HIV, TB and malaria infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries (2015–2024) A scoping literature review (2025)
This review looked at how cost-effective community health worker (CHW) programs are in tackling HIV, TB, and malaria in low- and middle-income countries. It included 33 studies from 2015 to 2024, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa. CHWs provided services like health education, finding cases, helping with diagnosis, treatment support, and referrals.Read more…
A Case Study of CHW Integration in Two Health Departments in Southern Arizona (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) are included in the work of two local health departments. Interviews with staff showed that CHWs help build trust, provide important services, and identify community needs. However, challenges like complicated hiring processes, low pay, and unclear roles make it hard toRead more…
A formative evaluation of potential barriers and facilitators to inform effective implementation of a community-based hypertension care program in rural South Africa: The IMPACT-BP trial (2025)
In rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, most people with high blood pressure are not getting it under control. To help fix this, researchers looked at how care is currently provided in clinics and what might help or get in the way of a new community-based program (IMPACT-BP). They talked with clinicRead more…
Feasibility and acceptability of task sharing collection of HIV viral load dried blood spot samples with community lay cadres in Zimbabwe (2025)
This study looked at whether trained community volunteers (called Community Lay Cadres or CLCs) in Zimbabwe can collect HIV viral load blood samples as well as healthcare workers (HCWs). Blood samples were taken from 374 people—one by a HCW and one by a CLC. The results matched 96% of theRead more…
Building Community Networks and Engagement for Effective TB Case Management (2025)
Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This review looks at how involving communities can help improve TB care. It shows that community support helps with early detection, sticking to treatment, and managing the illness over time. Key approaches include using community healthRead more…
Feasibility of Vital Signs Assessment by Community Health Workers during Antenatal Care Community Outreach in Lusaka, Zambia: A Qualitative Study (2025)
This study looked at a new wearable device called neoSpot, used by community health workers to check vital signs of pregnant women during outreach in Lusaka, Zambia. Most women and health workers liked the device because it was fast, easy to use, and could measure many health signs at once.Read more…
Effectiveness of a Home-based Approach to Child Contact Investigation and TPT Management by Community Health Workers in Ethiopia: A Pragmatic Cluster-randomized Trial (2025)
This study in Ethiopia tested if giving tuberculosis (TB) prevention treatment to children at home works better than the usual clinic-based approach. Community health workers visited homes to manage care. The results showed that 40% more children started treatment when care was given at home. Most children in both groupsRead more…
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