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Employment–based community health workers: A model for meeting health–related social needs in the workplace (2025)
This study tested a program where Community Health Workers (CHWs) helped low-income and minority employees at a university connect to support services like food, housing, and financial help. Only 10% of employees used the service, but most said it met their needs and they would recommend it. A third alsoRead more…
Implementing a social needs screening and community health worker referral program for obstetric patients (2025)
This study looked at a new program that screened pregnant and postpartum patients for social needs like food, housing, and transportation, and connected them to Community Health Workers (CHWs) for help. Out of 3,275 patients screened, 489 had at least one need, and most were referred to a CHW. AboutRead more…
Role of Community Health Workers in Provision of Health Services in Assiut Governorate, Egypt. (2025)
This study looked at what Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Assiut, Egypt actually do, especially in family planning. All 250 CHWs were women, mostly under 40, and mainly hired by the Ministry of Health. They supported mothers and children with services like health education, pregnancy care, breastfeeding, and family planning.Read more…
The importance of role and setting in health system social determinants of health screening results (2025)
This study looked at how different healthcare workers screen patients for social needs at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. In 2023, over one million screenings were done, mostly by Medical Assistants (MAs), but they found fewer needs compared to Community Health Workers (CHWs), case managers, and paramedics, who identified moreRead more…
Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a health–related social needs screening and referral intervention in the Bronx (2025)
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) help connect patients with social support services and what factors affect the success of these referrals. Interviews with CHWs, healthcare staff, and program leaders showed that referrals work best when providers clearly explain the CHW role to patients and when CHWs areRead more…
Enhancing Malaria Surveillance in Cameroon: Findings and Recommendations from a Cross-sectional Nationwide Qualitative Study (2025)
This study looked at how to improve malaria tracking in Cameroon, where the disease remains a big problem. Interviews and group discussions with health workers and officials revealed several ideas to make the system better. These included verifying test results from community health workers, using digital tools for reporting, makingRead more…
Costs and Coverage of Community Health Worker-Led Hypertension and Diabetes Screening in Rural Lesotho: A Cohort Study with a Cost-Consequence Analysis (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in rural Lesotho helped screen people for high blood pressure and diabetes. Using a tablet-based tool, CHWs screened most of the eligible adults in their communities within six months. The program reached many people and was fairly affordable—costing about $17 perRead more…
Exploring the involvement of HIV patients in person-centred care: The case of Nancholi Youth Organization (NAYO) in Blantyre, Malawi (2025)
This research looked at how HIV patients are involved in care at the Nancholi Youth Organization (NAYO) in Blantyre, Malawi. The study focused on how care is centered around the patient, how communities help support this care, and the challenges involved. It found that NAYO uses a community-based approach, relyingRead more…
Beyond the Manuscript: “Carrying the weight of a broken system”: Community Health Worker and Peer Recovery Specialist roles transformed (2025)
This podcast episode from Progress in Community Health Partnerships features a conversation with the authors of the article “Carrying the Weight of a Broken System,” which looks at how the roles of Community Health Workers and Peer Recovery Specialists are changing. The guests—Arryn Guy, Anthony Thigpen, and Jon Soske—talk withRead more…
Virta Intervention in CommuniTies in cOloRado Pilot Study (VICTOR-Pilot), to Improve Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk in Rural Communities Primary Results (2025)
This study tested whether adding a digital care program to a community health worker (CHW) program could better help people in rural areas manage type 2 diabetes. Adults with diabetes were split into two groups: one got CHW support only, and the other got CHW support plus digital care. AfterRead more…
Anticipated Acceptability of Blended Learning Among Lay Health Care Workers in Malawi: Qualitative Analysis Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (2025)
This study looked at how health workers in Malawi feel about using a mix of digital and face-to-face training to improve their skills in HIV testing programs. Interviews showed they liked the idea of flexible digital learning but still wanted in-person practice and feedback. They also needed help with usingRead more…
Targeted Virtual Health Literacy Education for Community Health Workers: An Evidenced-Based Quality Improvement Project (2025)
This study looked at whether targeted training could help community health workers (CHWs) better understand and communicate health information, especially to people with low health literacy. Fifty CHWs in Pennsylvania took part in online training sessions. After the training, CHWs showed significant improvements in their knowledge and confidence. Those withRead more…
Effects of a Standardized Community Health Worker Intervention on Health Care Utilization Within an Integrated Delivery System (2025)
This study tested whether a community health worker (CHW) program called IMPaCT could reduce hospital use and improve primary care visits for low-income patients in Portland, Oregon. In the program, CHWs helped patients set health goals and supported them through regular communication over three months, mostly by phone because ofRead more…
Community health worker payment processes: a qualitative assessment of experiences in two Indian states (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in India are paid and the challenges they face. Researchers interviewed CHWs, supervisors, and health leaders in two states and found that the payment process is complicated and often causes delays, extra work, and frustration. Even with digital tools, problems remained,Read more…
Valuing community health workers (CHWs): Opportunity costs and out-of-pocket spending among CHWs in the Indonesian stunting prevention program (2025)
In Indonesia’s stunting prevention program, many community health workers (CHWs) work without a salary, handling tasks like monthly checkups, counseling, and home visits. This study interviewed 130 CHWs in rural Lombok to understand the financial burden they face. It found that over half were unhappy with the small payments theyRead more…
Temporary childbirth migration and perinatal healthcare in rural Maharashtra, India (2025)
This study looked at how moving back to their parents’ home for childbirth (a common tradition) affects women’s healthcare in rural India. Data from 1,288 women showed that moving didn’t change early pregnancy care or most clinic visits, but women who moved had fewer postnatal visits from community health workers.Read more…
Feasibility of Deploying Community Health Workers to assist with Health-Related Social Needs and Hypertension in Community Care Clinics (2025)
This small study tested using community health workers (CHWs) to help patients with high blood pressure and other needs. Thirty-five patients were referred to a CHW, and most were Black with an average age of 54. After six months, both blood pressure and social needs improved. Patients generally liked workingRead more…
Fidelity to an Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Model’s Prenatal Physical Activity Curriculum Modules: A Convergent Parallel Mixed-Methods Investigation (2025)
This study looked at how well community health workers followed a program to teach pregnant women about staying active. Interviews and client records showed that while many workers said they covered the topic often during home visits, the records showed that only about 19% of clients actually got the informationRead more…
Perspectives of stakeholders on enhancing access to self-injectable contraception in rural South Sudan (2025)
This study looked at how people in rural South Sudan feel about using self-injectable birth control. Many liked being able to use it privately at home, which helped them avoid cultural and distance-related barriers. However, challenges like stigma, side effects, and family pressure made it hard for some to keepRead more…
Clinician and Patient Readiness to Engage with Community Health Workers at Epilepsy Care Centers (2025)
This study looked at how ready epilepsy care teams are to work with Community Health Workers (CHWs). A survey of doctors, nurses, and social workers showed that most knew little about CHWs or their training. Still, many saw gaps in care for patients with epilepsy, especially related to social issues,Read more…
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