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The Impact of Social Policies on Reproductive Health, Maternal Employment, and Child Health: Evidence From India (2024)
This dissertation explores how community health workers (CHWs) and daycare services in India impact maternal and child health, as well as maternal employment. Using rigorous analytical methods, the study finds that CHWs, like India’s Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), significantly improve access to reproductive healthcare, leading to better outcomes likeRead more…
Enhancing Economic Stability Through Workforce Development For The Rural Populations Of Burke County Using A Community Health Worker Approach (2024)
This proposal, “Enhancing Economic Stability through Workforce Development for the Rural Populations of Burke County Using a Community Health Worker Approach,” aims to improve economic stability in Burke County, North Carolina, where many residents face high poverty and unemployment. It plans to use community health workers to help with education,Read more…
Child Home Safety in Hispanic and Rural Communities Along the Texas–Mexico Border: A Community Health Worker Intervention (2024)
This study explored whether community health workers (CHWs) could reduce safety hazards in homes of low-income, rural Hispanic families along the Texas-Mexico border. CHWs visited 47 families with young children to check for hazards and distribute safety devices. After 30 days, the number of hazards in these homes decreased byRead more…
Community perceptions of ethics and professionalism of community health workers – a qualitative exploration (2024)
In Tamil Nadu, India, a study explored community views on the ethics and professionalism of community health workers (CHWs). Through focus groups and interviews, the research found that while CHWs often provide good service and use technology effectively, they also face challenges. Problems included living far from communities, poor communication,Read more…
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Toward Female Genital Schistosomiasis among Community Women and Healthcare Workers in Anambra State, Nigeria (2024)
In Anambra State, Nigeria, a study examined awareness and practices regarding Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS), a neglected condition caused by the Schistosoma haematobium parasite. Among 530 participants, including community women and community health workers, most had heard of urogenital schistosomiasis but knew nothing about FGS. Community women frequently came intoRead more…
Empowering Agricultural Workers Through Community Health Worker-Led Pesticide Safety Workshops in Washington State (2024)
A program led by community health workers (CHWs) aimed to educate migrant and refugee agricultural workers in Washington state about pesticide safety. The CHWs conducted 28 workshops in Spanish, reaching 263 participants from various communities. Most attendees had not received prior pesticide training. After the workshops, participants showed improved understandingRead more…
Quality of life among community health workers in the districts of Koppal, Raichur and Mysore, Karnataka State, India (2024)
A study of 739 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Karnataka, India, assessed their Quality of Life (QoL) using the WHOQOL-BREF tool. The average QoL score was 3.4 out of 5, with the highest ratings for social relationships and the lowest for environmental factors. Higher QoL scores were linked to primaryRead more…
The role of a structured community health worker network in achieving malaria elimination goals in the Dominican Republic (2024)
This study evaluated the role of community health workers (CHWs) in malaria elimination in Greater Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from 2019 to 2022. The CHW network played a crucial role in detecting and treating malaria cases, contributing significantly to a drop in reported cases from 1,243 in 2019 to justRead more…
Impact of a community health worker led intervention for improved blood pressure control in urban Nepal (2024)
This study in Nepal tested a comprehensive approach to managing hypertension by involving community health workers (CHWs) who made home visits and ensured regular follow-up by healthcare providers. The trial included 1,252 participants with hypertension. Results showed that those in the intervention group had greater reductions in blood pressure andRead more…
Optimizing the Community Health Worker (CHW) Program in Belize and Understanding its Unique Intermediary Position within the Health System: Perspective from the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Systems Approach (2024)
This study assessed Belize’s national community health worker (CHW) program, which has been crucial in improving population health since its launch in 1982. Using a qualitative approach, the research found that while the program has benefited from strategic health system changes and WHO guidelines, challenges remain in areas like funding,Read more…
Communities of Practice to Improve the Delivery of Contact Tracing for Tuberculosis by Community Health Workers: Antecedents and Mechanisms of Action (2024)
This study explored how Communities of Practice (CoPs) can help community health workers (CHWs) improve their performance in low-resource settings, specifically in Uganda. CoPs are groups that regularly meet to share knowledge and support each other. The research showed that CoPs enhanced collective efficacy and social support among CHWs, improvingRead more…
Pilot randomized controlled trial of biofeedback on reducing psychological and physiological stress among persons experiencing homelessness (2023)
This study tested a heart rate variability-biofeedback (HRV-BF) intervention against a health promotion (HP) program to improve mental health in homeless adults in Los Angeles. Forty participants were divided into two groups, receiving eight weekly sessions over two months, delivered by a nurse-led team of community health workers (CHWs). BothRead more…
Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities: A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation (2024)
A program in Chicago used community health workers (CHWs) to visit homes and help manage pediatric asthma, aiming to reduce asthma-related health issues and hospital visits. The study included 123 children, mostly non-Hispanic black, aged 2–18. After participating, children had fewer daytime and nighttime asthma symptoms and used less rescueRead more…
The impacts of task shifting on the management and treatment of malnourished children in Northern Kenya (2024)
This study tested whether community health volunteers in northern Kenya could effectively treat children with acute malnutrition at home using simple tools. The study compared two groups: one where volunteers treated malnourished children at home and another where they only screened and referred children to health facilities. The results showedRead more…
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Combined Digital Platform and Community Health Worker Intervention for Patients With Heart Failure: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (2024)
This study tested a new approach to help heart failure patients after hospital discharge by combining digital tools with support from community health workers (CHWs). Participants were randomly assigned to either receive CHW care with digital tools (like sensors and health monitors) or just CHW support. The study found thatRead more…
Digital Health for Community Health Workers | Online Course Certificate (2024)
This 3-month online course is designed for community health workers in rural Africa and Kenya. It provides essential skills and knowledge in digital health, focusing on its impact, personalized care, and ethical considerations. The course is self-paced, allowing flexibility in learning.
A Mixed-Methods Study to Understand Community Health Worker Integration With Health Care Teams (2024)
This study explored two ways of integrating community health workers (CHWs) into healthcare: through community-clinical partnerships and direct employment within healthcare settings. By analyzing focus group discussions with CHWs and patient data, the study found that while CHWs in both models helped meet various patient needs, challenges in fully integratingRead more…
Commentary: Sustaining Community Health Workers-The Importance of Professional Self-Governance and Self-Determination (2024)
The community health worker (CHW) field in the U.S. has grown significantly, especially in the past 15 years. While this growth has brought more recognition and funding, it has also introduced challenges, such as attempts by various agencies to redefine CHW roles without proper input from CHWs themselves. This commentaryRead more…
Evaluating barriers to reaching women with public health information in remote communities in Mali (2024)
This study explored how women in two rural communities in Mali accessed free audio health messages via mobile phones and identified barriers they faced. The research included focus groups and interviews with community members, revealing that women trusted health information from various sources like radio and community centers. Community healthRead more…
Empowering Agricultural Workers Through Community Health Worker-Led Pesticide Safety Workshops in Washington State (2024)
A community health worker-led workshop in Washington state aimed to educate migrant and refugee agricultural workers about pesticide exposure prevention. The program, which included a Spanish-language mobile app, reached 263 participants across 49 communities. Before the workshop, most participants had no prior pesticide training. After the workshop, there were significantRead more…
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