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Enhancing Malaria and Anemia Management through Community Engagement and Health Education: Assessing the Impact of Local Health Programs on Prevention, Awareness, and Treatment-Seeking Behavior (2024)
Malaria and anemia are major health problems in sub-Saharan Africa, especially for pregnant women and children. Despite progress with tools like bed nets and spraying, gaps remain in community knowledge and treatment. Anemia, worsened by malaria and poor nutrition, also affects health and productivity. This review highlights how community engagementRead more…
Assessing Challenges and Sources of Dissatisfaction among Accredited Social Health Activists Employees (2024)
Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are key to healthcare in rural India but face significant challenges, as seen in a study of 150 workers in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Major issues include delayed payments (70%), heavy workloads (92%), poor training (71%), and inadequate facilities (97%). Many report harassment (95%), high stressRead more…
Structural supports and challenges for community health worker models: Lessons from the COVID-19 response in Orange County, California (2024)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, community health workers (CHWs) played a vital role in supporting vulnerable communities and reducing health inequities. Interviews with policymakers in Orange County, California, revealed that while CHWs were recognized as essential, they often lacked adequate support. Key recommendations include fair pay, reduced administrative hurdles, sustainable funding,Read more…
Where there is no specialist – Improving Mental Health Literacy of Frontline Community Health Workers in a Rural District of Pakistan: The mPareshan Project (2024)
This study evaluated a training program in Pakistan that improved community health workers’ ability to identify and address anxiety and depression. Lady Health Workers (LHWs) and Supervisors (LHSs) received training adapted to the local context. After the training, participants showed significant improvements in knowledge and skills. The program highlights theRead more…
Examining the challenges encountered by community health workers and empowering them to address mental health disorders: A phenomenological study in Indonesia (2024)
This study explored the challenges faced by community health workers (CHWs) in Indonesia while providing mental health services. Key challenges included family stigma and limited understanding of mental disorders. CHWs addressed these by staying motivated, building confidence, and improving communication with families and patients. Supporting CHWs through training to enhanceRead more…
Health Literacy And Advocation Amongst Community Health Workers (2024)
This study focused on improving health literacy about hypertension in South Asian communities. Medical professionals, including chemists, doctors, and community health workers, completed questionnaires before and after an educational session. Results showed poor initial understanding but significant improvement after a single teaching. Barriers included cultural attitudes, language differences, and busyRead more…
Estimating Mental Health Care Shortfalls between Patient’s Need and Health System Capacity A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Data from 144 Countries and Territories (2024)
This study examined the gap between mental health service capacity and patient needs in 144 countries. Using data on population, healthcare workers, and mental disorder prevalence, the analysis showed most countries lacked sufficient resources to meet demand, especially under scenarios requiring frequent patient visits. Including physicians in mental health careRead more…
Targeted Violence Against Community Health Workers: A Critical Barrier to Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Goals (2024)
Workplace violence is a major challenge for healthcare workers in Pakistan, particularly for polio vaccinators who face targeted attacks. These incidents have hindered vaccination efforts, leading to a rise in polio cases and the tragic loss of many workers and security personnel. Misinformation, cultural resistance, and socio-economic challenges worsen theRead more…
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care professionals about the food guide for children up to 2 years old: a cross-sectional study, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil, 2023 (2024)
This study looked at the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals in Botucatu, Brazil, about breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children under 2, based on Brazil’s food guide. It found that many professionals, including community health workers, nurses, and physicians, had limited knowledge about the guide, especially on complementaryRead more…
Preferences for training needs of village doctors in China: a systematic review (2024)
This study looked at the training needs of village doctors in rural China, who play a key role in healthcare. It found that these doctors prefer training on clinical knowledge, common disease diagnosis and treatment, and continuing medical education. They also prefer training at hospitals above the county level andRead more…
Integrated child nutrition, parenting, and health intervention in rural Liberia: A mixed-methods feasibility study (2024)
In Liberia, children face challenges like poor nutrition, lack of stimulation, and illness, which can harm their development. This study tested an intervention that combined parenting support with providing eggs and fish for better child feeding. Thirty caregivers and their children participated in group sessions and received food for fourRead more…
One term to transform: universal health coverage through professional community health workers (2024)
There is a shortage of 43 million health workers, and half the global population lacks access to essential health services. Many community health workers (CHWs) are trusted and experienced but are not part of formal systems, leading to limited impact and poor working conditions. Integrating professional CHWs into health systemsRead more…
Important but Neglected: Job Description of Community Health Workers in the Eastern Cape: A Qualitative Study (2024)
This study explored the experiences and views of community health workers (CHWs) regarding their roles, challenges, and the importance of their work. The study included interviews and focus groups with 10 CHWs. The CHWs educate communities on issues like HIV, TB, and healthy lifestyles but face challenges such as discrimination,Read more…
Assessing the Impact of a Community-Based Health Education Program Led by Nursing Technicians on Health Literacy and Chronic Disease Management in Hafr Al-Batin: A Qualitative Study (2024)
This study explored the impact of a community-based health education program led by community health workers known as nursing technicians in Hafr Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia, on health literacy and chronic disease management. Interviews with 30 participants revealed four main outcomes: improved health knowledge, better self-management of chronic conditions, increased socialRead more…
Narrative exposure therapy in a child protection context: Breaking intergenerational cycles by providing a pathway through past trauma (2024)
This paper explores the use of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) to help parents involved in the child protection system process past trauma. Parents in these systems often carry their own trauma, which can affect their ability to engage in child protection services. NET is a therapy model that has helpedRead more…
Community Health Workers: Heroes of Rural Healthcare (2024)
In Nigeria, rural healthcare faces critical challenges due to a shortage of skilled professionals. Community health workers (CHWs), including Community Health Officers (CHOs) and Extension Workers (CHEWs), play a vital role in filling this gap. They provide essential primary care, promote healthy living, treat minor illnesses, and guide patients toRead more…
Community Health Workers Bridging the Gap: Connecting Medicaid Members with Providers, Managed Care, and Community-Based Organizations (2024)
This study examined the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in helping Medicaid members in underserved Pittsburgh neighborhoods access healthcare and address social needs like food, childcare, and housing. CHWs connected members to doctors, medications, and managed care services. They played a vital role in improving care coordination and addressingRead more…
Primary health care and vulnerability frameworks in the implementation of public policies (2024)
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Porto Alegre, Brazil, interact with vulnerable communities in Primary Health Care (PHC). Through interviews and ethnographic research, it was found that rigid administrative routines often limit CHWs’ ability to build strong connections with the most vulnerable populations. The study identified threeRead more…
Early identification of potentially low performing community health workers using an ensemble classification model (2024)
This study developed a predictive model to identify underperforming community health workers (CHWs) in Uttar Pradesh, India, using data from over 140,000 CHWs. The model accurately pinpointed struggling CHWs and high-risk clusters early, enabling targeted support and resource allocation. This approach can improve CHW performance, motivation, and healthcare outcomes whileRead more…
Closing Gaps to Address Lifespan Health: Considerations for Developing a Preconception Healthcare Training for Community Health Workers (2024)
This project assessed the knowledge of Michigan community health workers (CHWs) about preconception healthcare. A survey revealed that CHWs had low self-reported knowledge on the topic but faced few barriers to including it in their work. The findings highlight the need for tailored training to help CHWs raise awareness andRead more…
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