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Building Local Capacity in a Low-Resource Setting to Increase Access to Health Care: An Evaluation of Blood Pressure Monitoring Training (2024)
This study evaluated the effectiveness of training Community Health Workers (CHWs) in home-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring in Malawi. Results showed improved knowledge and skills among CHWs after training, with accurate referral decisions for patients with hypertension. Despite challenges like transportation and equipment shortages, CHWs were able to provide BPRead more…
Examining the referral of patients with elevated blood pressure to health resources in an under-resourced community in South Africa (2024)
This study investigated the effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) in referring individuals with elevated blood pressure (BP) to local health resources in Soweto, South Africa. Results showed that CHWs successfully screened a large number of community members and provided referrals to a physical activity (PA) program or local healthRead more…
Environmental Health Literacy Regarding Fine Particulate Matter and Related Factors Among Village Health Volunteers in Upper Northern Thailand (2024)
This study assessed environmental health literacy (EHL) among village health volunteers (VHVs) in northern Thailand regarding fine particulate matter pollution. Results showed moderate EHL levels, with factors such as education, residence area, health check-ups, income, and exposure to air pollution influencing EHL scores. Enhancing EHL among VHVs requires targeted interventionsRead more…
Impact of community health workers on diabetes management in an urban United States Community with high diabetes burden through the COVID pandemic (2024)
This study investigated the impact of a Community Health Worker (CHW) program on diabetes management during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Indianapolis Neighborhoods. Results showed that patients with CHWs had better glucose control and fewer diabetes-related complications compared to those without CHWs, both before and during the pandemic. The CHW programRead more…
Acceptability and operational feasibility of community health worker-led home phototherapy treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in rural Bangladesh (2024)
In low-resource areas like rural Bangladesh, access to phototherapy for newborns with hyperbilirubinemia is limited. This study explored the feasibility and acceptability of community health worker (CHW)-led home phototherapy. Results showed that families and CHWs found it feasible and convenient, with CHWs receiving intensive training and using mobile health toolsRead more…
Financing Thresholds for Sustainability of Community Health Worker Programs for Patients Receiving Medicaid Across the United States (2024)
The study examines Medicaid payment rates required to sustain community health worker (CHW) programs across the US. Using a microsimulation model, it estimates costs for CHW salaries, equipment, transportation, and benefits. Findings reveal that current payment rates are insufficient for program sustainability. Higher fee-for-service and capitated rates may be necessary.Read 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 explores the role of community health workers (CHWs) in six Latin American countries. It highlights their versatile contributions to primary healthcare but also identifies challenges in implementing WHO guidelines. While CHWs play a crucial role in primary healthcare, there are inconsistencies in policy implementation across countries. The studyRead more…
Using CFIR framework for understanding barriers and facilitators to implementation of community tuberculosis program in Burkina Faso (2024)
This study examines the factors influencing the implementation of a community-based tuberculosis (TB) program involving Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Burkina Faso. Through qualitative interviews with health providers, the study identifies both facilitators and barriers to the program’s success. Facilitators include collaboration between stakeholders and flexibility in program adaptation, whileRead more…
Effect of a Community Health Worker–Led Intervention Among Low-Income and Minoritized Patients With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial (2024)
This randomized clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of a community health worker (CHW)–led intervention in improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among low-income and racial and ethnic minority individuals newly diagnosed with cancer. The intervention, which included advance care planning, symptom screening, and assistance with health-related social needs, showed significantRead more…
Evaluating the implementation of a community health worker-delivered intervention integrating asthma care in West Philadelphia public schools (2024)
This study investigates the implementation of a community health worker (CHW)-delivered care coordination program for students with asthma in West Philadelphia schools. Surveys and interviews with school staff highlighted perceived benefits, barriers, and facilitators to program implementation. Challenges included workflow integration and communication, while supportive school administrators and staff wereRead more…
Uptake of community health care provision by community health entrepreneurs for febrile illness and diarrhea: a cross-sectional survey in rural communities in Bunyangabu district, Uganda (2024)
The study investigates the role of community health workers (CHWs) trained as community health entrepreneurs (CHEs) in providing care for febrile illness and diarrhea in rural Uganda. Surveys and mapping of care providers were conducted in 15 villages. Results show that CHEs play a significant role in providing primary healthcare,Read more…
Unsung heroes in Ghana’s healthcare system the case of community health volunteers and community health management committee (2024)
This research investigates the impact of community health management committees (CHMCs) and community health volunteers (CHVs) on the Ghanaian health system. Conducted in three districts in the Ashanti region, the study involved 35 participants, including health service users and professionals. Findings indicate that the effectiveness of CHMCs and CHVs dependsRead more…
Assessment of pre-referral treatment for malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia by rural community health workers in Southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study (2024)
This study investigates pre-referral treatment practices for malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia in children under 5 years old in rural Uganda. Analyzing data from 2014 to 2018, it found notable trends in gender distribution, age categories, test results, symptom prevalence, and timely medical visits among 171 children. The findings underscore theRead more…
Factors influencing community-facility linkage for case management of possible serious bacterial infections among young infants in Kenya (2024)
Despite evidence of the feasibility of implementing WHO’s guidelines for managing neonatal sepsis in Kenya, challenges persist in community-facility referrals and follow-up. This study investigates facilitators and barriers to these linkages in Busia and Migori counties, Kenya. Data from June to July 2022 show that while community health volunteers referredRead more…
Effects of Experiential Learning Program of Community Health Workers on Health Literacy and Preventive Behaviors of Emerging Infectious Diseases and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases of Respiratory System (2024)
This study explores the impact of an experiential learning program on community health workers’ (CHWs) health literacy and preventive behaviors regarding emerging and re-emerging respiratory diseases. Conducted in Ngao District, Lampang Province, Thailand, the program significantly improved CHWs’ health literacy and preventive behaviors compared to before the program. The findingsRead more…
Culturally adapted training for community volunteers to improve their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding non-communicable diseases in Vietnam (2024)
This study evaluates the impact of culturally adapted training on community health volunteers (CHVs) in Vietnam regarding non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and management. While the training significantly improved knowledge, attitudes and practices did not show notable change. However, sustaining knowledge gains over time proved challenging, indicating the need for ongoingRead more…
Cosecha: A Statewide Promotor de Salud Network to Attain Equity in Accessing COVID-19 Services in Florida’s Farmworker Corridor (2024)
The Cosecha network in Florida was established to address the inequities faced by Latinx farmworker communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a partnership with Alianza Americas and local organizations, 73 promotores de salud were trained to provide culturally and linguistically relevant health information. These promotores conducted educational campaigns, facilitated accessRead more…
Essential healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study of community needs and perspectives in West Java, Indonesia (2024)
This study investigated community needs and perceptions regarding essential healthcare services in West Java, Indonesia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings revealed unmet needs, particularly in laboratory exams, emergency care, and non-communicable disease screening. Fear of infection was a major barrier to accessing healthcare, especially for vulnerable populations. Community health workersRead more…
Formative research to adapt the ‘Diabetes Prevention Program- Power to Prevent’ for implementation in Bamako, Mali (2024)
In response to rising diabetes and cardiovascular disease rates in urban Mali, the Diabetes Prevention Program Power to Prevent (DPP-P2P) was adapted for low-income communities in Bamako. Stakeholder feedback and input from community health workers (CHWs) guided the adaptation process, resulting in culturally appropriate materials emphasizing family support and practicalRead more…
The Power of Partnership: NYCEAL Collaborations With Health Agencies and Mobile Vaccination Vans (2024)
The New York Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities (NYCEAL) collaborated with health agencies to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in New York City. Through partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) and community health workers (CHWs), NYCEAL provided vaccine education and support in multiple languages, addressing misinformation and social determinants of healthRead more…
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