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Adherence to referral advice and its associated factors among community drug distributors and caregiver during SMC implementation in nine states (2024)
Malaria is a major health issue, especially for children under five in low-resource countries, with Nigeria facing the highest burden in West Africa. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) programs have been launched in nine states in Nigeria to combat this. This study examined how well caregivers followed referral protocols during SMC,Read more…
Patient navigator programmes for children and adolescents with chronic diseases (2024)
Despite the rise in chronic diseases among children and teens, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of patient navigator programs designed to help them manage these conditions. This review of 17 studies found that patient navigators, who guide patients and their families through healthcare systems, may not significantly improveRead more…
Insights and inspirations: A qualitative exploration of community health workers’ motivations in Myanmar and Bangladesh (2024)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Myanmar and Rohingya camps in Bangladesh face unique challenges, especially in conflict-affected areas. This study, based on interviews with 34 CHWs and 8 organizational leaders, highlights their reasons for joining—gaining healthcare skills in Myanmar and job skills in Bangladesh. While pay is low, it’s importantRead more…
CHW Asthma Training (2024)
The American Lung Association offers training for community health workers (CHWs) focused on asthma and COPD. Previously, they provided a course called “Partnering at Home,” which trained CHWs to conduct home assessments for patients with these conditions. They are currently offering an “Asthma Basics” course. At the moment, there areRead more…
Virtual Leader Trainings for Chronic Conditions Self-Management (2023)
The Self-Management Resource Center offers leader training for community health workers (CHWs) to teach various self-management programs, including those for chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer. All training are conducted live, with materials available in Spanish and possibly other languages. Participants receive manuals and must complete practice sessions to earnRead more…
Asthma Education for the Community Health Worker (CHW) (2023)
The Association of Asthma Educators offers a program for community health workers (CHWs) to learn basic asthma management education. The curriculum covers essential skills needed to help patients and families understand asthma better. It’s designed for both individual participants and healthcare organizations wanting to improve care. The program includes consistent,Read more…
Community Health Workers-An overview (2024)
Arkansas can enhance its healthcare by investing in community health workers (CHWs), who are often overlooked but play a crucial role in connecting healthcare providers with local communities. These frontline workers are usually from the communities they serve and have the skills to address local health needs. This updated explainerRead more…
Footcare Intervention Delivered by Community Health Workers: A Modified Delphi Study (2024)
Studies show that community health workers (CHWs) can deliver footcare interventions (FCIs) as part of diabetes care in high-resource countries, but more evidence is needed for low-resource settings. This study aimed to refine the key components of footcare interventions for CHWs (FIne-CHWs) to support type 2 diabetes patients in Indonesia.Read more…
Role of Community Health Workers in early detection, reporting and response to infectious disease outbreaks: Experience from Marburg Outbreak Management in Kagera region, Northwestern Tanzania (2024)
In March 2023, community health workers (CHWs) played a key role in detecting and responding to an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). They first reported unexplained deaths, which were later confirmed as MVD. CHWs from high-risk areas were trained on the disease, equipped with protective gear, and helped raiseRead more…
Community engagement around scrub typhus in northern Thailand: a pilot project (2024)
This study aimed to raise awareness of scrub typhus in northern Thailand, where the disease is common but knowledge is low. Community health volunteers and healthcare workers were trained to educate their communities about the disease. After the sessions, participants showed a significant increase in their understanding of scrub typhus,Read more…
Certificate Program for Diabetes Community Care Coordinator (2024)
The Certificate Program for Diabetes Community Care Coordinator, offered by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES), is a self-paced online course designed for individuals on the diabetes care team. The program covers the basics of diabetes, including types, complications, and self-care strategies, with about 11 hours ofRead more…
QPR Gatekeeper Course on emergency mental health intervention (2024)
The QPR Online Gatekeeper Training is a one-hour course that teaches participants how to identify and support someone who may be suicidal. The training covers key topics such as questioning, persuading, and referring individuals in crisis, recognizing common causes and warning signs of suicidal behavior, and finding help for bothRead more…
Patient Navigator & Community Health Worker Training. Level 1: Health Fundamentals Level 2: Care Coordination (2023)
The Patient Navigator & Community Health Worker Training at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus offers two levels of training for individuals already working in health roles. Level 1: Health Fundamentals is for lay healthcare workers or those with some college experience, focusing on patient support during health screenings,Read more…
New to Public Health Residency Program (N2PH) (2024)
The New to Public Health Residency Program (N2PH) at UW Madison School of Nursing is a year-long program for individuals in their first year of public health work, primarily in governmental roles but open to all. Participants complete four modules on public health concepts and are paired with mentors inRead more…
Custom CHW Trainings – Mental Health (2024)
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing offers a two-day virtual training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) focused on mental health. This interactive program teaches participants about the connection between stress, trauma, and mental health issues, along with strategies to support individuals facing these challenges. Topics include managing stress, developing self-careRead more…
Cohort National CHW Training Program – Sickle Cell Disease (2024)
The Sickle Cell Disease Lay Program (SCDLP) offers a five-week training program for aspiring Community Health Workers (CHWs) focused on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The program provides classroom and hands-on skills training to help participants gain employment as SCD health workers, covering essential topics like Primary Health Care, Communication, PatientRead more…
Advocacy and Leadership Training for Promotores (2024)
Vision y Compromiso offers a 50-hour program that trains promotores to become advocates for addressing inequalities in local policies. The training focuses on engaging community members in a respectful way to create lasting social and environmental changes. The program is conducted virtually. To register, please contact the organization.
CHWs Care Transition (2024)
CTI (Care Transitions Intervention) offers a 30-day program designed to improve patient wellbeing and reduce hospital readmissions. The program includes five encounters: a hospital visit, a home visit 1-3 days after discharge, and three follow-up phone calls. During this time, clients and their caregivers work with a Transitions Coach® toRead more…
CHWs Emotional Wellness (2024)
In collaboration with The Center for Multicultural Development at the California Institute for Mental Health, Visión y Compromiso has created a 4-day, 32-hour mental health training program called Salud Para Todos. This training aims to equip promotores with knowledge about common mental health issues and enhance their ability to helpRead more…
Integrating community health workers in early childhood well-child care: a statement from the Pediatric Academic Societies Maternal Child Health: First 1,000 days Special Interest Group (2024)
This statement from the Pediatric Academic Societies emphasizes the importance of involving Community Health Workers (CHWs) in providing well-child care (WCC) for families in low-income areas. CHWs are trusted members of their communities and can help make WCC more culturally relevant, ease the workload on clinicians, and enhance preventive careRead more…
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