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Hypertensive myocardial disease screening in low-income settings using smartphone-based technologies: a prospective multicenter trial (2024)
A pilot study tested the use of a low-cost smartphone ECG device, D-Heart, combined with blood pressure monitoring for cardiovascular (CV) screening in rural Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda. Community health workers screened 950 patients, identifying CV issues such as hypertension and abnormal ECGs. Results showed 18% of patients needed hospitalRead more…
Development and Implementation of Health Education Tools for Excluded Areas in the Czech Republic (2024)
The Saste Roma project aimed to improve health literacy and disease prevention among the excluded Czech Roma population. From 2021 to 2024, it developed and implemented 12 tailored communication tools, including brochures, music videos, a mobile app, social media campaigns, and school e-learning modules. These tools reached over half aRead more…
The Impact of Integrated Community-Based Management of Respiratory Infections in Reducing Child Mortality (2024)
Pneumonia is a leading cause of child deaths, especially in low-income countries with limited healthcare access. This study reviewed research on community-based interventions for managing respiratory diseases in children under five. Results showed that involving community health workers in early diagnosis, prevention, and raising public awareness reduced child deaths byRead more…
World Vitiligo Day: Lessons from Mexico’s Annual Headquarters and Its Real-World Impact (2024)
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white patches that impacts quality of life, with limited effective treatments. A study in Bangkok highlighted gaps in awareness across ethnic groups. The World Vitiligo Day (WVD) campaign, particularly its 12th edition in Mexico, has been successful in raising awareness through global outreach andRead more…
Community mental health doulas (CMHD): a novel approach to addressing mental health challenges in America (2024)
This study explores the Community Mental Health Doulas (CMHD) model, a new approach to help address mental health care gaps by offering culturally sensitive, community-based support. The model could improve care continuity, reduce stigma, and boost community involvement. Key considerations include finding sustainable funding, collaborating with existing providers, and usingRead more…
Community Health Financing (CHF) Assessment Toolkit (2024)
The Community Health Financing (CHF) Assessment Toolkit helps policymakers, funders, and implementers identify sustainable financing pathways for community health programs. This comprehensive toolkit allows users to assess their current financing landscape, explore innovative funding mechanisms, and develop evidence-based strategies to strengthen community health systems. By leveraging this toolkit, stakeholders can developRead more…
Achieving Gender Equity in the Community Health Workforce (2024)
There is robust and compelling evidence that community health workers play an essential role in delivering life-saving healthcare globally. But women, who make up 70% of this workforce, face significant gender-based challenges including safety concerns, inadequate pay, and limited career advancement. As over 40 countries in Africa have made commitmentsRead more…
Community Medicine in Public Health Crises: A Sociological Examination of Pandemic Responses in Raigad, Maharashtra, India (2024)
This article examines the role of community medicine in addressing public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic in India. It focuses on how community health workers (such as ASHAs and ANMs) and government health programs help prevent disease and promote health at the local level. The study looks at theRead more…
Understanding and Assisting the Recovery of Non-English-Speaking Trauma Survivors: Assessment of the NESTS Pathway (2024)
This study focused on helping Spanish-speaking trauma and burn patients navigate their care after hospital discharge. The program provided resources and support through community health workers, who connected patients to needed services like food, transportation, and mental health care. Of the 80 patients who participated, many had unmet needs suchRead more…
Patient navigation in reproductive healthcare (2024)
This review looks at the challenges to accessing abortion care before and after the Dobbs decision, focusing on how patient navigators can help. The Dobbs ruling increased barriers like cost, knowledge, and logistics, making abortion harder to access. Patient navigators help by coordinating resources, which has been shown to improveRead more…
Advancing community health worker models to support youth and families’ mental health (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) are effective in delivering evidence-based treatments (EBTs), but their role in the U.S. mental health system is still limited. This article offers recommendations to better integrate CHWs into mental health care, especially for youth, by improving practices, research, and policies to ensure long-term success.
Experiences of access and use of primary health care by users with systemic arterial hypertension (2024)
This study explored users’ experiences with accessing and using healthcare services for managing Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) in Primary Health Care (PHC). Interviews with 38 people from Basic Health Units (BHUs) in Rio de Janeiro revealed challenges in scheduling appointments, getting test results, and obtaining medications. Community Health Workers (CHWs)Read 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) can help improve patient engagement in HIV care. This study examined experiences of HIV clinics and health departments in Mississippi and New Orleans that integrated CHWs to address HIV disparities. Interviews with clinic leaders and staff revealed that CHWs were valued for their role in keepingRead more…
HIV Peer Programs/Community Health Workers (2024)
Part 1 of this presentation on Peer-Led HIV Care Models explores peer-led approaches in HIV care that help overcome barriers and enhance service delivery. Attendees will learn how peer roles can improve access and develop the HIV care workforce. Part 2 is on Expanding Access with Community Health Workers. ItRead more…
Capacity-Building Through Digital Approaches: Evaluating the Feasibility and Effectiveness of eLearning to Introduce Subcutaneous DMPA Self-Injection in Senegal and Uganda (2024)
Training health workers on new contraceptive methods can be costly and challenging. To address this, PATH created an online course to teach family planning providers in Senegal and Uganda how to offer a self-injection contraceptive option, DMPA-SC. This digital course includes 10 lessons on topics like informed choice and self-injectionRead more…
Monitoring and Evaluation Systems on Performance of Community Health Workers Programme in Banadir Region, Somalia (2024)
This study examined how monitoring and evaluation systems affect the performance of the Community Health Workers (CHW) program in Banadir, Somalia, with a focus on capacity building. Data from households showed that increased capacity building could improve CHW project performance by up to 90%. Key findings suggest that investing inRead more…
Communication Channels, Community Engagement and Access to Healthcare Services in Tanzania (2024)
This study examined how different communication channels, like mobile phones, community health workers, radio, social media, and village meetings, affect community engagement and healthcare access in Makambako, Tanzania. With data from 503 participants, results showed these channels boost health information sharing and encourage healthier behaviors, making it easier for peopleRead more…
Maternal Mortality and Healthcare Disparities: Addressing Systemic Inequities in Underserved Communities (2024)
Maternal mortality remains a serious issue, especially in underserved communities. Women from marginalized groups, including Black, Indigenous, and rural communities, face higher risks due to limited healthcare access, socioeconomic challenges, and racial bias in healthcare. This review examines these disparities, highlighting the impact of poverty, lack of infrastructure, and socialRead more…
Perceptions of roles of community healthcare workers in early childhood in Limpopo, South Africa (2024)
In South Africa, community health workers (CHWs) are essential in supporting child development, but many feel they lack sufficient training in early childhood care. This study explored CHWs’ motivations, background, and knowledge of early child development. CHWs emphasized the importance of nutrition, breastfeeding, immunization, and preschool education for healthy childRead more…
Insufficient Awareness Regarding Anemia Prevention during Pregnancy among Expectant Women in Uganda (2024)
Anemia in pregnancy affects 30-50% of Ugandan mothers, raising risks for preterm birth, low birth weight, and maternal death. Many women lack awareness of anemia prevention, which is impacted by factors like poor nutrition, chronic infections, limited healthcare, and cultural beliefs. This review looks at anemia types, causes, effects, andRead more…
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