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ACCEPTANCE OF m-HEALTH AND ITS COMPLEXITY FOR THE PROVISION OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES (2024)
This study examined the factors influencing mobile health (mHealth) adoption among 308 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Peshawar, including Lady Health Workers, Community Midwives, Lady Health Visitors, and Family Welfare Workers. Using SPSS for data analysis, the study found that most CHWs viewed mobile phones as beneficial for communication, diagnostics,Read more…
Reinvigorating the Village Health Teams in Mitooma District, Uganda: Current Effectiveness, Associated Factors, and Challenges (2024)
This study examined the participation level of Village Health Teams (VHTs) in community-based healthcare in Mitooma district, Uganda. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 341 VHTs. Results showed that a majority of VHTs were heavily involved in healthcare initiatives, with females, older individuals, and those engaged inRead more…
Point-of-care C-reactive protein measurement by community health workers safely reduces antimicrobial use among children with respiratory illness: results from a stepped wedge cluster-randomized trial in rural Uganda (2024)
This study investigated the impact of using C-reaction protein (CRP) measurement by community health workers (CHWs) on antibiotic use for children under 5 with febrile acute respiratory illness (ARI) in rural Uganda. In a randomized trial, CHWs used either the standard Integrated Community Care Management (iCCM) protocol or a protocolRead more…
Mapping CHW Community Resource Referral Processes: A qualitative study (2024)
This study aimed to understand how community health workers (CHWs) connect clients to resources and create a model for effective CHW referral systems. Through interviews with CHWs, key actions were identified, such as assisting with paperwork and transportation, actively communicating with resource organizations, and following up with clients. Themes emergedRead more…
Multisensory medical illustrations of Buruli ulcer for improved disease detection, help seeking behaviour and adherence to treatment (2024)
This study aimed to create multisensory medical illustrations of Buruli ulcer (BU) to aid communication with at-risk communities. Community health workers’ experiences were explored using a Think Aloud method, focusing on their senses. Three key themes emerged: ‘Detection,’ ‘Help Seeking,’ and ‘Adherence,’ highlighting the senses’ role in healthcare. Based onRead more…
Field testing of user-friendly perennial malaria chemoprevention packaging in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique (2024)
This study examined the use of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) dispersible tablets for perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) in children in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mozambique. Conducted from February to June 2022, the research involved focus group discussions and interviews with health authorities, health workers, community health workers (CHWs), and caregivers to evaluateRead more…
Displaced in the name of Religion’: Girl child abuse and community healthcare workers’ response to women crying for help in IDP camps in North Central, Nigeria (2024)
This study investigates the abuse of girls in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in north-central Nigeria and the response of community health workers. Conflict in Benue State, driven by religious differences between the Tiv people and Fulani herdsmen, has led to the displacement of women and girls into variousRead more…
The role of community health workers in non-communicable diseases in Cape Town, South Africa: descriptive exploratory qualitative study (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) are essential in South Africa’s primary health care, particularly in Cape Town’s community-oriented primary care model. While their roles in HIV, tuberculosis, maternal, and child health are clear, their role in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) needs further exploration. This study examined CHWs’ current involvement with NCDs inRead more…
Barriers and benefits of mHealth for community health workers in integrated community case management of childhood diseases in Banda Parish, Kampala, Uganda a cross-sectional study (2024)
Low-quality data is a challenge for community health workers (CHWs) in low and middle-income countries. Mobile health (mHealth) applications can help by allowing CHWs to record and submit data electronically. This study explored the barriers and benefits of mHealth among CHWs in Banda parish, Kampala. Through interviews and focus groupsRead more…
Exploring existing malaria services and the feasibility of implementing community engagement approaches amongst conflict-affected communities in Cameroon: a qualitative study (2024)
Cameroon has a high malaria burden, worsened by ongoing conflict since 2018, which has limited healthcare access. This study aimed to understand barriers to malaria services and the role of community health workers (CHWs). Through focus groups and interviews conducted in 2021 in Southwest and Littoral regions, the study foundRead more…
It is what was handed over to us as our heritage and must not be taken away just like that’: Traditional birth attendants’ attitudes towards the elimination of intergenerational female genital mutilation/cutting in Osun State, Nigeria (2024)
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful practice violating women’s and girls’ rights, often perpetuated through generations to preserve culture. This study assessed traditional birth attendants’ (TBAs) attitudes towards eliminating FGM/C in Osun State, Nigeria, and their readiness for change. Using qualitative interviews with eight TBAs, the study found thatRead more…
Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices: Provider Understanding of Roles, Benefits, and Barriers (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) play a growing role in reducing health disparities in primary care, but there is limited information on how primary care practitioners (PCPs) interact with them. This study found that 55% of 1,504 PCPs reported working with CHWs, with engagement varying by certain demographic and practice-related factors.Read more…
Harlem Health Advocacy Partners: A Local Health Department’s Place-Based Community Health Worker Program (2024)
The Harlem Health Advocacy Partners (HHAP) was launched in January 2015 by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to improve the health of public housing residents in East and Central Harlem and reduce racial health disparities. The program utilizes community health workers (CHWs) who provide healthRead more…
Engaging Community Health Workers to Enhance Modern Contraceptive Uptake Among Young First-Time Parents in Five Cities of Uttar Pradesh (2024)
In slum settlements, young newly married women and first-time parents (FTPs) have a high need for modern contraceptives to limit and space births. This study describes an intervention that integrated adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) services tailored for FTPs into the government’s existing family planning (FP) programRead more…
Community health worker perspectives on advocacy: design-based research to develop a digital advocacy training course (2024)
In this study, the authors explored how participation in curriculum-development workshops for a digital advocacy course influenced the perceptions of community health workers (CHWs) regarding advocacy. Data from discussions and surveys over six months involving 25 CHWs revealed an initial perception of themselves as community advocates but not self-advocates. However,Read more…
Community Health Workers and mHealth: adoption of strategies for the prevention of cervical cancer in Argentina (2023)
This study explores Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) perceptions of a multicomponent mHealth intervention aimed at promoting triage cytology among HPV+ women. Using surveys and frameworks for evaluation, the study found that 78.3% of CHWs expressed intention to adopt the intervention, with higher adoption likelihood among those who perceived it asRead more…
A Descriptive Study On The Impact Of Community Health Workers And Medicaid Reimbursement In The United States (2024)
This study explores how Medicaid reimbursement for community health workers (CHWs) affects their integration into healthcare settings and their practice. A survey of CHWs and Medicaid officials in the US revealed that reimbursement enhances CHWs’ ability to help patients access needed care and increases Medicaid enrollment while decreasing disenrollment. ConsistentRead more…
Community Health Workers To Strengthen Hiv Care Continuum And Prep Delivery In The Us/hics: A Scoping Review (2024)
Amid the global HIV/AIDS burden, community health workers (CHWs) play a pivotal role in high-income countries (HICs), particularly the United States. This scoping review examines CHWs’ impact on HIV outcomes in HICs and identifies evidence gaps in community-based HIV/PrEP services. Out of 1631 abstracts, 34 articles were selected, revealing CHWs’Read more…
Exploring Health Equity In Global Community Health Worker Compensation With Cfir Analysis (2024)
Ensuring fair compensation for community health workers (CHWs) is crucial for their sustained impact on health equity worldwide. This review examines six compensation models using empirical literature and the CFIR framework. It identifies factors influencing CHW effectiveness and their impact on global health equity. Grant-based models show promise but faceRead more…
Using eLearning to improve and retain knowledge of community health workers in maternal and neonatal health in Rwanda: A prospective cohort study (2024)
In Rwanda, Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in maternal and neonatal health but often lack access to ongoing training, impacting their effectiveness. This study evaluated the impact of eLearning on CHWs’ knowledge. Conducted from April to October 2021 with 36 CHWs in two districts, the study measuredRead more…
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