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A cross-sectional study of point-of-care lactate testing in integrated community care management (ICCM) for children with acute respiratory illness in rural uganda (2024)
Integrated community case management (iCCM) relies on village health workers (VHWs) to assess sick children and refer severe cases. A study in rural Uganda tested if measuring lactate levels, a marker of severe illness, could improve referrals. Among 204 children with fever and cough, 12% had elevated lactate levels, butRead more…
How community-based health workers fulfil their roles in epidemic disease surveillance: a case study from Burkina Faso (2024)
In 2016, Burkina Faso introduced a community health worker (CHW) model for disease surveillance, assigning two CHWs per village. A study in Dandé Health District found that CHWs face challenges like poor training, lack of tools, and no financial support. Despite this, community recognition motivates them. Financial incentives and non-financialRead more…
Feasibility and challenges in sustaining a community based surveillance system in post-Ebola Sierra Leone (2024)
Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) systems help detect and report diseases early in outbreak-prone areas. After the Ebola outbreak, Sierra Leone trained community health workers (CHWs) to monitor 11 key health conditions. A 2019 study found that CBS matched disease reports from health facilities in functional areas, improving early detection. However, challengesRead more…
Task-sharing to promote caregiver mental health, positive parenting practices, and violence prevention in vulnerable families in Sierra Leone: a pilot feasibility study (2024)
Household violence is common in low- and middle-income countries, harming mental health and child development. This study tested a home-visiting program in rural Sierra Leone to improve parenting and reduce violence. Community Health Workers were trained to deliver the intervention to families with young children. Compared to standard care, theRead more…
Improving Access to PMTCT Through the Involvement of Traditional Birth Attendants in Program Activities in the Far North Region of Cameroon: A Retrospective Cohort Study (2024)
In the Lake Chad basin, most deliveries are assisted by traditional birth attendants (TBAs). This study looked at whether training and involving TBAs in preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) could improve access to these services. Researchers compared communities with trained TBAs to those without. Mothers in communities with trained TBAsRead more…
Association between coordinated counseling from both ASHA and Anganwadi Workers and maternal health outcomes: A cross-sectional study from Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, India (2024)
This study explored how teamwork between two types of community health workers (CHWs) in rural India—Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs)—impacts maternal health. Data from over 6,600 mothers showed that coordinated efforts by both CHW groups improved key outcomes like birth preparedness, institutional delivery, postnatal care, andRead more…
Integrating Community Health Workers in Rhode Island — A Roadmap toward Health Equity (2024)
Rhode Island has developed a plan to expand and sustain the role of community health workers (CHWs) to improve health equity. With input from 140 leaders, including many CHWs from marginalized communities, the state redefined CHWs’ roles to include connecting people to resources and advocating for systemic change. Using federalRead more…
Integrating community health workers into HIV care clinics: a qualitative study with health system leaders and clinicians in the Southern United States (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) play a valuable role in improving HIV care by helping patients stay engaged. This study explored the integration of CHWs into HIV clinics in Mississippi and New Orleans. While CHWs were seen as helpful for patient support, challenges included unclear roles, funding issues, and system adjustmentsRead more…
Preserving Patient Dignity with Cultural Humility in Healthcare: A Narrative Inquiry of Hispanic Community Health Workers (CHWS) in Texas (2024)
Cultural humility training has been widely adopted in healthcare to address disparities, but Community Health Workers (CHWs), who work closely with communities, are often overlooked in this area. This study uses CHWs’ personal stories about race and ethnicity in healthcare to enhance a cultural humility framework and improve education forRead more…
Community Health Worker Outreach to Assess Confounders of Health (2024)
In July 2020, a family medicine clinic developed a system to help COVID-19 patients isolate safely by connecting them to community resources through Community Health Workers (CHWs). This study examined how the system was designed, implemented, and maintained. Interviews with clinic staff showed that flexibility and CHW expertise were keyRead more…
Maternal Continuum of Care among Homeless Women: Does Community Health Workers and Non-Government Organisation Involvements Matter? (2024)
This study explored maternal healthcare access among homeless women in Kolkata, India, revealing that only 25% used complete maternal care services. Support from Community Health Workers (CHWs) and NGOs significantly improved access, especially when both were involved. However, utilization varied based on factors like migration status and antenatal health. TheRead more…
Essentials Counselling Skills for Community Health Workers: Supporting Pregnant Adolescents (2024)
This study evaluated the counselling skills of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in supporting pregnant adolescents in Limpopo, South Africa. It found that CHWs were generally skilled in counselling but showed variability in techniques like using private spaces, engaging with clients, and ending sessions smoothly. Many CHWs did not see record-keepingRead more…
Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme: a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore (2024)
In Singapore, the “Get Well, Live Well” program helped older adults improve their health knowledge, adopt healthier habits, and feel more socially connected. Community Health Workers (CHWs), called Care Connectors, played a key role by offering personalized support, building trust, and guiding participants effectively. The program’s success highlighted the importanceRead more…
Feasibility and acceptability of a digital tool to support community-based screening for COVID-19 and other priority medical conditions across rural and peri-urban communities in Guinea (2024)
In Guinea, community health workers used a digital tool and rapid diagnostic tests to bring essential health screenings to rural and peri-urban communities. They tested over 5,200 people for conditions like malaria, COVID-19, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar, with many cases being diagnosed for the first time. TheRead more…
Perceptions around occupational mental well-being of community health workers and an intervention package for its promotion: A mixed-methods study in rural Chiapas, Mexico (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) in rural Mexico face mental health challenges due to difficult working conditions. In response, an NGO introduced a program in 2021 to support CHW mental well-being. A study involving 52 CHWs found their sense of community impact and peer connections boosted well-being, while work-life balance andRead more…
Witnessing for Black mental health: Formative steps for designing a community-based mental health education intervention (2024)
After a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, a partnership developed culturally tailored mental health programs for the local Black community. Researchers interviewed community health workers and focus groups of community members to identify barriers like stigma, cost, and poverty, and risks such as lack of social support.Read more…
Structural barriers and facilitators to accessing HIV services for marginalized working populations: Insights from farm workers in South Africa (2024)
Farm workers in Limpopo, South Africa face challenges in accessing HIV healthcare services. A study exploring their experiences identified several barriers, including high transport costs, negative attitudes from health workers, stigma, and poor working conditions. However, mobile health services, community health workers, and supportive work environments helped improve access. TheRead more…
Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Diverse and Underserved Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Dyads in Clinical Trials (2024)
Cancer survivors and caregivers from underserved communities often face barriers to participating in research, worsening health disparities. This study outlines a six-step approach to recruit and retain these groups in supportive cancer care studies: building a bilingual, culturally sensitive team; focusing on health equity; creating accessible materials; collaborating with localRead more…
Preparedness for Practice of Health Professionals in Papua New Guinea: a Cross-sectional Survey of Nurses and Community Health Workers. (2024)
In Papua New Guinea, where health services face major challenges, nurses and community health workers (CHWs) form most of the health workforce. However, their education programs don’t fully prepare them for national health priorities like maternal health and infection control. A study found that new graduates and their supervisors oftenRead more…
NCD prevention and control in Kenya: feasibility study of health kiosks in markets “HEKIMA Study” (2024)
The HEKIMA project tested health kiosks in community markets, staffed by community health workers and supervised by nurses, to improve access to cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in Vihiga County, Kenya. Over six months, 2,224 people, mostly women, used the kiosks for screenings and health promotion. Many had high blood pressureRead more…
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