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Barriers in providing maternal health care services in a mountainous area (2024)
This study looked at the challenges health workers (particularly village health workers) face in providing maternal care in the mountainous region of Cao Bang, Vietnam. Issues included a lack of skilled workers, poor use of resources, low commitment to work, and strong traditional beliefs that hinder care. To improve maternalRead more…
Home visits versus fixed-site care by community health workers and child survival: a cluster-randomized trial, Mali (2024)
This study tested if regular home visits by trained community health workers (CHWs) could improve child survival in rural Mali. In a trial from 2017 to 2020, 137 villages were divided into two groups: one received CHW home visits, while the other received care at fixed locations. Both groups hadRead more…
Implementing and monitoring high-quality community health worker care in adult primary care at New York City Health + Hospitals (2024)
This study describes how NYC Health + Hospitals implemented a large Community Health Worker (CHW) program in adult primary care from January 2022 to December 2023. It also outlines the metrics used to track the program’s progress. Data collected included workforce demographics, patient details, and program outcomes like patient engagementRead more…
Exploring the Use of Multiple Participatory Tools to Engage Community Health Workers in Program Evaluation and Implementation: A Case Study From the Philippines (2024)
This study looked at three participatory tools used with community health workers (CHWs) in the Philippines, comparing how they worked and what kind of information they produced. The tools helped gather data on CHWs’ roles and responsibilities, as well as broader challenges in healthcare delivery. Pairing CHWs for initial discussionsRead more…
Quality of Counselling, Exposure to Vaccination Messages, and Caregivers’ Knowledge on the Uptake of Pentavalent Vaccine in Six Northern Nigerian States (2024)
This study looked at factors influencing the uptake of the Pentavalent (Penta) vaccine in Nigeria, where coverage remains low. A survey of 561 caregivers of young children found that 43% of eligible children received all three doses of the vaccine. Quality counseling was provided to only 56% of caregivers, andRead more…
Do cash or digital payment modalities affect community health worker performance? – a case study of a remote refugee settlement in Western Uganda (2024)
This study compared the performance of community health workers (CHWs) in a refugee settlement in Uganda when paid in cash versus digital payments. The findings showed that CHWs performed better when paid in cash, as digital payments were often delayed and inconsistent, which affected their motivation. Factors like having aRead more…
Examining extreme weather event preparedness, response, and recovery among community health workers in Negros Oriental, Philippines: A qualitative study (2024)
This study looked at the role of community health workers (CHWs) in helping communities during extreme weather events in the Philippines. CHWs, trained by International Care Ministries, were interviewed to understand how their responsibilities and personal experiences affected their ability to support communities. The study found that CHWs’ ability toRead more…
Georgia’s Community Health Workers: An Investigation Into Core Competencies (2024)
This study explored the key skills and abilities that community health workers (CHWs) in Georgia need to be effective. Through surveys, focus groups, and interviews, it found that communication, advocacy, outreach, and relationship building are the most important competencies for CHWs. However, challenges like limited resources, trust issues with clients,Read more…
“They need people to actually show up in their lives:” deploying community health workers to improve mental health and substance use outcomes among PLWH (2024)
This study explored factors driving mental health issues, substance use, and HIV care challenges among people living with HIV (PLWH). It also examined the role of community health workers (CHWs) in improving access to harm reduction, mental health services, and HIV treatment. Interviews revealed that poor mental health, substance use,Read more…
Development of a Tool for the Assessment of Job Satisfaction amongst the Community Health Workers (2024)
This study aimed to create a tool to measure job satisfaction among community health workers (CHWs) based on factors related to individuals, the community, and the health system. A survey was given to 92 CHWs in rural Madhya Pradesh, India. After analysis, a 13-item scale was finalized, focusing on theRead more…
Patients’ Perspectives on the Acceptability and Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention to Increase Chronic Kidney Disease Knowledge and Screening among Underserved Latine Adults (2024)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects many adults in the U.S., especially in underserved Latine communities where awareness and screening are limited. This study evaluated a program led by Community Health Workers (CHWs) to improve CKD knowledge and care among Latines with low health literacy. Using a culturally tailored CKD Flipchart,Read more…
Development and Implementation of an Aural Rehabilitation Program Using Community Health Workers in Rural Alabama (2024)
This study developed and implemented a hearing care program in rural Alabama, focusing on aural rehabilitation (AR) and training community health workers (CHWs) to assist people with hearing loss using over-the-counter hearing aids (OTC HAs). The program was part of a clinical trial and took place from 2021 to 2024.Read more…
Designing with Community Health Workers in Latin America (2024)
This project focuses on designing a mobile app for community health workers (CHWs) in rural and remote areas of Peru to screen older adults for dementia. CHWs play a vital role in Peru’s healthcare system, bridging gaps due to limited resources. The app helps evaluate cognitive and functional abilities ofRead more…
Integration of nutrition support using the FIGO nutrition checklist in the Bukhali trial: a dietitian’s perspective (2023)
The Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa, is working with young women (18-28 years) to tackle obesity and micronutrient deficiencies, which affect health during pregnancy and can impact future generations. The program includes a dietitian who works with community health workers to offer nutritional support using the International Federation ofRead more…
Evaluating the WISE (Women in the South-East) Telehealth Network: A Model of Healthcare and Health Promotion at Rural Libraries (2024)
This study evaluated the WISE Telehealth Network, which provided health services to women and gender-expansive people in rural South Carolina. Over one year, WISE reached 523 people, with 151 participating in the study. A Community Health Worker helped connect participants to telehealth services and local resources. Results showed that younger,Read more…
Training to Increase Minority Enrollment in Lupus Clinical Trials with Community Engagement (TIMELY): Enhancing Lupus Clinical Trial Recruitment Through Provider and Community Health Worker Engagement (2024)
This study assessed the TIMELY program, designed to boost the referral of underrepresented patients to lupus clinical trials. TIMELY combines two existing educational programs with new roundtable meetings that encourage discussions between trial sites, healthcare providers, and community health workers (CHWs). The study found that both providers and CHWs significantlyRead more…
Effect of health extension workers-led home-based multicomponent intervention on blood pressure reduction among hypertensive patients in rural districts of northwest Ethiopia: a cluster-randomised controlled trial (2024)
This study assessed the impact of home-based health programs led by health extension workers on lowering blood pressure in rural northwest Ethiopia. In a trial with 456 participants from 20 communities, those receiving the health workers’ intervention saw a greater reduction in blood pressure compared to those who did not.Read more…
Examining the role of community health workers amid extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review (2024)
This review looks at how community health workers (CHWs) help during extreme weather events (EWEs) in low- and middle-income countries. CHWs play key roles in providing healthcare, supporting access to services, educating communities, collecting data, offering mental health support, and responding to weather-related emergencies. The review identifies barriers and opportunitiesRead more…
Preliminary efficacy of a community health worker home based intervention for the control and management of hypertension in Kiambu County, Kenya- a randomized control trial (2024)
This study tested if community health workers (CHWs) could help control blood pressure (BP) among hypertensive patients in low-income areas of Kiambu County, Kenya. In a 6-month trial, 80 patients were randomly assigned to either a CHW home-based intervention group or a usual care group. CHWs provided monthly home visitsRead more…
Psychosocial Stressors and Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Community Health Workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria (2024)
This study examines cardiovascular health and stress among community health workers in Fika, Yobe State, Nigeria. Although most participants (99.2%) had no diagnosed heart conditions, many reported symptoms related to blood sugar and heart health. Family, health, and life-related stress were linked to higher cardiovascular risk. Specifically, family stress, healthRead more…
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