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Exploring the Motivations and Barriers Affecting Community Health Workers’ Performance in the Noida-Greater Noida Region (2024)
This study examines the performance motivations and barriers affecting the effectiveness of community healthcare workers (CHWs) like ASHAs, ANMs, and AAWs in urban slums of Noida-Greater Noida, India. Using surveys and focus group discussions, it finds that despite being overworked and underpaid, CHWs show high performance motivation rooted in factorsRead more…
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Peer Counselors Support Breastfeeding Among WIC Participants (2024)
This study explores the experiences of 9 Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Peer Counselors in Southeast Texas regarding their role in supporting breastfeeding among WIC participants. Through face-to-face interviews, counselors shared novel approaches including using their expertise, involving family members, providing round-the-clock support, and identifying equipment needs. Their deep understandingRead more…
An expanded chronic care management approach to multiple chronic conditions in Hispanics using community health workers as community extenders in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas (2024)
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypertension increase mortality and healthcare challenges, especially for Hispanics facing access barriers. The Salud y Vida program aimed to help Hispanic adults with poorly controlled T2DM and hypertension along the Texas-Mexico border by incorporating community health workers (CHWs) into a chronic care model. CHWs providedRead more…
Piloting Siyakhana: A community health worker training to reduce substance use and depression stigma in South African HIV and TB care (2024)
South Africa faces high rates of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) co-infection, with poor care engagement worsening outcomes. Community health workers (CHWs) help re-engage patients who have dropped out of care but face challenges due to patients’ substance use (SU) and depression, and stigma towards these issues. CHWs often lack trainingRead more…
The community health worker experience and perception toward mental illness: A multi-settings cross-sectional study in Indonesia (2024)
This study explores Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) experiences and views on mental illness. Conducted among 487 CHWs, it assessed their general and religious perceptions, causes, treatment beliefs, and expectations for mental health care. Most CHWs felt their role improved their communication skills (90.4%), relationships with health center staff (84.8%), self-confidenceRead more…
Examining global Indigenous community wellness worker models: a rapid review (2024)
This study reviews community wellness worker models in Indigenous populations to address healthcare inequities and rising chronic disease burdens. It examines 28 articles on these models, focusing on worker roles, training, decolonized approaches, and structural supports. Findings highlight that wellness workers serve as crucial links between Indigenous communities and mainstreamRead more…
Being both a grandmother and a health worker: experiences of community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in rural Zambia (2024)
This study explores the role of community-based health workers (CBHWs) in addressing adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in rural Zambia. Through 14 in-depth interviews, CBHWs discussed their experiences and perceptions. They navigate dual roles as both community members and health professionals, serving as educators, service providers, advocates, and reportersRead more…
Assessment of health status, utilization, and out-of-pocket expenditure among the elderly in Ngestiharjo, Bantul, Yogyakarta (2024)
This study investigates the health needs of older people in Ngestiharjo Village, Yogyakarta, aiming to empower community health workers. Surveying 330 participants, it found prevalent conditions like hypertension and joint issues, with some likely experiencing depression. Most utilized private hospitals for hospitalization and outpatient care, with significant reliance on healthRead more…
Crisis Readiness and Innovation for Burnout Prevention Among Community Health Workers (2024)
This study examines factors influencing the performance of community health workers (CHWs) during health crises. Survey data identify technology training and organizational support as crucial for CHWs’ resilience. Burnout is linked to heavy workloads, emphasizing the need for mental health support. Despite challenges, CHWs show commitment and innovation, highlighting theRead more…
Factors Associated with Communities’ Satisfaction of Receiving Curative Care Administered by Community Health Workers in the Health Districts of Boussé and Boussouma in Burkina Faso, 2024 (2024)
This study in Burkina Faso evaluates community satisfaction with curative care provided by community health workers (CHWs). Conducted through a cross-sectional study, data were collected via household surveys and focus groups. Results indicate households receive effective curative care from CHWs but are dissatisfied with their temporal accessibility. Improving availability, resources,Read more…
St. Louis Enhancing Engagement and Retention in HIV/AIDS Care (STEER): a participatory intersectional needs assessment for intervention and implementation planning (2024)
This study in St. Louis, Missouri, utilizes the Intersectionality Based Policy Analysis (IBPA) framework to guide a participatory needs assessment for addressing HIV disparities. The planning team, including researchers and community members, conducted interviews and focus groups to identify challenges in HIV services. Results highlight issues like provider turnover, limitedRead more…
Leveraging Community Health Workers as a Novel Approach to Reduce Maternal Mortality: A Discourse Analysis (2024)
This study reviews literature from 2000-2023 to explore the role of Community Health Worker (CHW) programs in reducing maternal mortality in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). CHWs have shown promise in increasing antenatal care, facility-based deliveries, and postnatal follow-up, thereby contributing to maternal health improvements in countries like Nepal, Ethiopia,Read more…
Anthropometric Training Impact on CHWs’ Skills in Child Height Measurement in Indonesia (2024)
This study assesses the impact of body measurement training on community health workers (CHWs) using a modified length board. Through a quasi-experimental design involving 60 CHWs, the training significantly enhanced their skills in positioning children, interpreting measurement results, and assessing nutritional status. The modified length board proved effective in improvingRead more…
Understanding the uptake and determinants of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in East Africa: Mixed methods systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
This review examines the uptake and determinants of key Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services in East Africa. Analyzing 52 studies, it found that while maternal HIV testing and ART initiation rates were relatively high, uptake of infant ARV prophylaxis and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) were lower. Factors influencing PMTCTRead more…
A mixed methods evaluation of the impact of ECHO® telementoring model for capacity building of community health workers in India (2024)
This study evaluates the impact of a 15-hour telementoring refresher training program on Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in India, aimed at improving their knowledge and skills. Using a mixed-method approach, results show a significant improvement in learning and competence among ASHAs. Participants expressed satisfaction with the training but highlightedRead more…
Advancing social care integration in health systems with community health workers: an implementation evaluation based in Bronx, New York (2024)
This study examines the integration of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to address health-related social needs (HRSNs) among primary care patients in Bronx County, New York, over 12 months. Using the RE-AIM framework, the study evaluates the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the CHW intervention. Results show successful outreachRead more…
Overview of the participation of community health workers in primary health care in 6 Latin American countries and a proposal for their integration into the health system: a qualitative study (2024)
This study examines the role of community health workers (CHWs) in six Latin American countries. It highlights their contributions to primary healthcare but also identifies challenges in policy implementation. While CHWs play versatile roles in primary healthcare, inconsistencies exist due to variable implementation of WHO guidelines. The study suggests aRead more…
Development and Validation of a Stroke Literacy Assessment Test for Community Health Workers (2024)
This article presents the development and validation of the Stroke Literacy Assessment Test (SLAT) for assessing Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) competencies in stroke prevention. The SLAT evaluates factual knowledge and application levels related to stroke risk factors. Through expert reviews, cognitive interviews, and diagnostic analysis, the SLAT demonstrated validity andRead more…
Implementation of Community Health Worker Support for Tobacco Cessation: A Mixed-Methods Study (2024)
This study examined the impact of Community Health Worker (CHW) engagement on tobacco abstinence in adults with serious mental illness. Results showed that higher CHW visit frequency and duration were associated with increased tobacco abstinence rates. CHWs facilitated engagement by building trust, providing accountability, and addressing barriers to treatment access.Read more…
The community health worker experience and perception toward mental illness: A multi-settings cross-sectional study in Indonesia (2024)
This study explores the experiences and perceptions of 487 Community Health Workers (CHWs) regarding mental illness. Findings reveal that CHWs perceive their role positively, enhancing communication skills, confidence, and ability to identify mental disorders. A significant number associate mental illness with religious beliefs but also advocate for compassionate treatment. TheRead more…
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