Results: 3286
Overcoming Barriers: The Essential Role of Community Health Workers in Humanitarian Responses (2025)
This thesis shows how community health workers (CHWs) play a vital role in keeping healthcare services running during crises like epidemics, natural disasters, and political instability. Through case studies from Sierra Leone and the Bahamas, it highlights how CHWs maintain care, build trust, and bridge gaps between communities and healthRead more…
Peer Support Trainings (2020)
Peer Support Coalition of Florida (PSCFL) is a peer-run nonprofit organization led by people in recovery. It works to strengthen peer support across the United States by developing the peer specialist workforce, promoting recovery-oriented services, and building networks that support personal and community transformation. PSCFL offers a range of trainings thatRead more…
The Role of Community Health Workers in Improving Diabetes Device Use Among Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: A Web-Based Qualitative Study Using Human-Centered Design With Clinicians (2025)
Black and Hispanic youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) by seeking input from diabetes and school clinicians. Through web-based workshops using a human-centered design approach, the researchers identified key challenges faced by both families and clinicians. Clinicians reported that families struggled with health-related social needs, navigating the healthcare system, andRead more…
Nutrition and health status of Anganwadi workers in urban centers of Faridabad district, Haryana, India (2025)
In urban centers of the Faridabad district, Haryana, India, this study was conducted on 46 Anganwadi workers (AWWs) to assess their nutritional and health status. The study found that while AWWs have a high level of nutritional knowledge and positive attitudes toward healthy eating, this does not translate into aRead more…
Exploring community health workers’ perspectives on recommending influenza vaccination to older adults: a phenomenological study (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in Shanghai encourage older adults to get the flu vaccine. Researchers interviewed 15 CHWs and found that while most were willing to recommend the vaccine, many were cautious. Their approach was shaped by concerns about trust, meeting patients’ needs, avoiding blame,Read more…
Insights to optimizing health extension workers’ time use and efficiency in Ethiopia: a qualitative study (2025)
Ethiopia’s Health Extension Program (HEP), launched in 2003 to expand access to primary healthcare, faces challenges with staff inefficiency, including absenteeism and unproductive work. This study explored why health extension workers (HEWs) struggle to use their time effectively. Interviews and focus groups revealed that HEWs often spend time on non-healthRead more…
Synthesising key findings from Indonesia’s first civil society-led forum on primary health care: PHC forum, Jakarta, 13-14 November 2023 (2025)
The 2023 PHC Forum in Jakarta brought together 783 participants from around the world to discuss how to strengthen primary health care (PHC) and improve health equity. Key themes included investing in PHC to achieve universal health coverage, empowering communities as active partners, supporting community health workers with fair payRead more…
Evaluating the impact of structured training programs for village health workers on healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings: Evidence from The Gambia (2025)
This study looked at how training programs can improve the skills of Village Health Workers (VHWs) in The Gambia. VHWs were trained on child health, nutrition, sanitation, and disease prevention. Results showed a big increase in knowledge and skills after training, especially among older participants and those with more education.Read more…
Diet Quality Among Community Members With Diabetes and Food Insecurity in Northwest Arkansas: Comparison Across 3 Racial/Ethnic Groups (2025)
This study looked at diet quality among Hispanic, Marshallese, and White adults with type 2 diabetes who experience food insecurity in Arkansas. Using dietary recalls collected by community health workers, researchers found that Hispanic participants had the highest diet quality scores, followed by Marshallese, then White participants. The findings suggestRead more…
Utilizing an mHealth Platform and Community Health Workers to Enhance Epilepsy Screening and Treatment in a Rural Setting in Mali: A Closed Cohort Study (2025)
This study tested using mobile health tools to help community health workers in rural Mali screen and treat epilepsy. In 17 villages, workers used a phone app to record patient data and share it with neurologists remotely. Of 64 suspected cases, 61 were confirmed. After six months of treatment, nearlyRead more…
Contributions of a community health worker program in improving district health system performance in South Africa, using routine health service variables in a quasi-experimental study design (2025)
This study looked at how large-scale community health worker (CHW) programs affect health services in urban South Africa. Over nine years, clinics with strong CHW coverage were compared to those with little or no CHW involvement. Both improved, but clinics with CHWs saw bigger gains in areas like child health,Read more…
Comparative analysis of the use of Community Health Workers while deploying the Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait (ATSB) for malaria control in Western Province, Zambia (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) were managed during a malaria trial in Western Zambia from 2021 to 2023. It compared the trial’s approach to best practices, focusing on recruitment, training, supervision, incentives, and community support. The trial did well in training and motivating CHWs but facedRead more…
Resilience, ingenuity, and identity: A multi-level analysis of the Filipino community health worker experience in rural and remote municipalities in the Philippines (2025)
This study explored the experiences of community health workers (CHWs) in rural and remote areas of the Philippines. Through focus group discussions with 34 CHWs, researchers found that their roles go beyond providing health services, often requiring them to navigate political challenges and limited resources. CHWs relied on their skills,Read more…
Acceptability, feasibility and fidelity of an expanded role for community health workers for malaria elimination in Myanmar: A mixed-method study (2025)
This study in Myanmar looked at expanding the role of malaria community health workers (CHWs) to also provide basic primary health care. Surveys, interviews, and focus groups showed that the expanded role was widely accepted by CHWs, health leaders, and 97% of community members. It was seen as helpful becauseRead more…
Self-Determination in Action: A Scoping Review on Oral Health Training for Indigenous Health Workers Globally (2025)
This review looked at training programs designed to help Indigenous Health Workers (IHWs) improve oral health in their communities. Out of 374 articles reviewed, 11 programs met the criteria. These programs covered topics like oral anatomy, childhood oral health, diet, and chronic diseases. The most effective programs were created withRead more…
Facilitators and barriers of Community Case management of Malaria implementation in Homabay, Busia and Kakamega Counties, Kenya (2025)
This study looked at how community health volunteers (CHVs) help fight malaria by diagnosing and treating it within communities. Researchers surveyed 528 households and held discussions and interviews to understand what helps or hinders this work. They found that most households had received malaria services and were satisfied with CHVRead more…
The role of community health workers (CHWs) in improving cervical cancer screening rates and access to treatment in underserved US populations: a scoping review (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) help underserved women in the US get screened and treated for cervical cancer. Researchers reviewed 12 studies published between 2002 and 2023 and found that CHWs improved women’s knowledge about Pap smears and cancer prevention while increasing access to screening. TheRead more…
Urban community health workers in Punjab, India: A qualitative study of ASHAs’ roles in the health system (2025)
The ASHA program in India is the world’s largest all-female community health worker initiative, but little is known about how ASHAs work in cities. This study explored the roles and challenges of urban ASHAs in Punjab through interviews, focus groups, and observation. Urban ASHAs play a key role in connectingRead more…
Development of a Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Rural Guatemala (2025)
In San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala, many women face barriers to cervical cancer screening. This project trained community health workers (CHWs) to educate women and distribute HPV self-swab kits. Samples were collected at home, tested in a lab, and women with positive results received free follow-up care, including same-day treatment forRead more…
Centering the Voices of Community Health Workers Through Digital Storytelling (2025)
Community health workers (CHWs) play a key role in improving health and reducing disparities, but their voices are often unheard. This project used digital storytelling to share the experiences of four CHWs in Colorado. These videos aim to raise awareness, inspire others in healthcare, influence policies, and help break downRead more…
Jump to page:
