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Evaluation of Clinically Integrated Community Health Worker Support Interventions for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review Guided by the PRISM Framework (2025)
This review examined how clinically integrated community health workers (cCHWs) help manage cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in real-world settings. Researchers analyzed 25 studies from PubMed, CINAHL, and APA PsycInfo databases, focusing on cCHW programs for adults with CVD. Most studies (23 out of 25) showed that cCHW interventions improved outcomes likeRead more…
Incorporating Community Case Management in Risk-Based Surveillance for Malaria Elimination in the Dominican Republic (2025)
This study assessed how community health workers (CHWs) improved malaria detection in the Dominican Republic. Using a statistical method (Freedom from Infection, FFI), researchers combined routine health data with CHW data from 33 facilities (2018–2022). Without CHW data, only 52% of facilities could confirm being malaria-free for about 13 months.Read more…
Interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers: a scoping review (2025)
This review explored how community health workers (CHWs) and pharmacists collaborate to improve patient care. CHWs collected patient information, helped with self-management, translated information, and ensured follow-ups, while pharmacists focused on medication and patient education. They worked together in various ways, from sharing information to delivering services as a team.Read more…
The impact of the Lesotho health reform in the re-structuring of the village health workers program (2025)
This study examined how health reforms in Lesotho improved the Village Health Worker (VHW) program. Key changes included clearer roles, better monitoring, and performance-based payments. These reforms boosted VHW performance, strengthened community health links, and increased service use. The findings highlight that proper support and incentives help VHWs fulfill theirRead more…
Understanding the unique role of community-based para-professionals delivering early childhood development in low-resource contexts a Delphi study (2025)
This study explored the training needs of community-based para-professionals who support early childhood development (ECD) in low-income areas. Experts agreed that training should focus on communication, relationship-building, and culturally responsive care. The findings highlight the valuable role these workers play in bridging gaps between families and formal health and educationRead more…
The Impact of Rural Alimentation on the Motivation and Retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers in India: A Qualitative Study (2025)
This study explored how access to local, traditional food influences the motivation and retention of Indigenous community health workers (CHWs) in rural Jharkhand, India. CHWs who had consistent access to nutritious local foods reported higher job satisfaction, better health, and stronger commitment to their roles. Community support and cultural tiesRead more…
Cost-effectiveness of leveraging existing HIV primary health systems and community health workers for hypertension screening and treatment in Africa: An individual-based modeling study (2025)
This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of improving hypertension care in Africa. Two strategies were tested: expanding HIV clinics to treat hypertension (CCC) and adding community health worker (CHW) screenings for adults over 40. The results showed that both approaches could reduce heart disease, strokes, and deaths. CHW screening combined withRead more…
Targeted distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets by community health workers to sustain household coverage: A pilot feasibility study in Western Uganda (2025)
This study tested a new way to distribute mosquito nets in Uganda using community health workers (CHWs) to fill gaps between mass distribution campaigns. In two villages, CHWs identified households needing nets. Only one village received the nets. The intervention village saw more children under five sleeping under nets, whileRead more…
Comparing apples with apples: A proposed taxonomy for “Community Health Workers” and other front-line health workers for international comparisons (2025)
This paper introduces a clearer way to classify Community Health Workers (CHWs) and others involved in community health. It highlights how the term “CHW” is used for many different roles, leading to confusion and misapplication of policies. The authors propose a refined classification based on guidelines from the WHO andRead more…
Community health system capacities and capabilities within an evolving community health policy framework: mixed methods study of stakeholders in central Uganda (2025)
This study assessed the community health system in Uganda to understand its readiness for a new government-led community health worker project. It involved interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys with community health workers (CHWs) and pregnant women. The findings showed that while governance of community health was generally strong, coordinationRead more…
Community Health Workers and Family Caregivers: Opportunities to Enhance Connection with Community Resources for Aging Populations and Families (2024)
The 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers emphasizes helping caregivers connect with health and community services. One way to do this is by involving Community Health Workers (CHWs), who are trusted members of the community and can guide caregivers through complex systems of care. States are partnering with CHWsRead more…
Development of the training program on retooling barangay health workers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines (2025)
Community Health Workers (BHWs) in the Philippines play a key role in connecting remote areas to healthcare, but face challenges like limited training and resources. This study created and tested a training program to improve BHWs’ skills in Occidental Mindoro. The results showed that the training led to significant improvementsRead more…
Considering Islamic Frameworks to Infectious Disease Prevention (2025)
In Muslim-majority countries, infectious diseases like dengue and malaria are worsened by social and economic challenges. This review explores how Islamic principles like cleanliness, harm prevention, and community benefit can support disease prevention. It highlights the role of community health workers and religious leaders in promoting health education and vaccination,Read more…
A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact (2025)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in promoting health, connecting people to resources, and strengthening community networks. This framework highlights how CHWs can spread health messages, foster community discussions, and connect communities to health services. They also help bring community voices into health system decisions. For these interventionsRead more…
Community Health Workers in Nepal: A Systematic Review of Their Role in Health System Strengthening (2025)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a key role in improving healthcare in rural Nepal, reducing death rates, and helping achieve health goals. This review analyzed eight studies and found that CHWs are mostly female volunteers, now taking on broader roles beyond maternal and child health. They are motivated by communityRead more…
Assessing acceptability of digital financial services and associated factors, opportunities and challenges in Burundi health sector (2025)
This study in Burundi examined the use of digital payments (DP) in healthcare. Among 2,731 health providers, 62% accepted DP, with higher acceptance (74.8%) among community health workers. Most participants saw DP as beneficial for vaccination campaigns and believed it improved efficiency. Health workers in rural areas were more likelyRead more…
Title of the Community Case Study: Nurse-community health mediator pairs: a promising model for promoting the health of populations in remote areas of the French Amazon (2025)
In remote areas of French Guiana, a Mobile Public Health Team (MPHT) was created to improve healthcare access for multicultural Amazonian populations. The team, made up of nurses and community health mediators, provides health education and outreach, often working with community leaders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they reached over 6,000Read more…
Assessing the physical activity training needs and preferences of community health workers in South Africa (2025)
This study explored the interest of South African community health promoters (CHPs) in promoting physical activity (PA). Most CHPs saw PA as important for health and part of their job, though few knew the correct PA guidelines. Nearly all wanted more training to improve their skills and apply it inRead more…
The effect of a combined mHealth and community health worker intervention on HIV self-management (2025)
This study looked at factors affecting HIV self-management and evaluated the CHAMPS program, which combines mobile health tools and community health worker support. In New York City, CHAMPS improved daily HIV self-care, such as medication adherence. However, it had no significant impact in Birmingham. Challenges like missed appointments and difficultyRead more…
Knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activists in India: a systematic review and meta analysis of evidence drawn from primary studies published between 2005 and 2022 (2025)
This study reviewed the knowledge levels of ASHAs in India across health areas like maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable diseases. ASHAs demonstrated strong knowledge in maternal and child health but showed gaps in areas like disease surveillance. Factors affecting their knowledge included education, experience, supervision, and training. StrengtheningRead more…
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