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Urban community health workers in Punjab, India: A qualitative study of ASHAs’ roles in the health system (2025)
The ASHA program in India is the world’s largest all-female community health worker initiative, but little is known about how ASHAs work in cities. This study explored the roles and challenges of urban ASHAs in Punjab through interviews, focus groups, and observation. Urban ASHAs play a key role in connectingRead more…
Development of a Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Rural Guatemala (2025)
In San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala, many women face barriers to cervical cancer screening. This project trained community health workers (CHWs) to educate women and distribute HPV self-swab kits. Samples were collected at home, tested in a lab, and women with positive results received free follow-up care, including same-day treatment forRead more…
Centering the Voices of Community Health Workers Through Digital Storytelling (2025)
Community health workers (CHWs) play a key role in improving health and reducing disparities, but their voices are often unheard. This project used digital storytelling to share the experiences of four CHWs in Colorado. These videos aim to raise awareness, inspire others in healthcare, influence policies, and help break downRead more…
Community health workers’ knowledge and attitudes toward advance directives in China – a cross-sectional study (2025)
Advance Directives (ADs) help ensure patient wishes are respected at the end of life, but awareness of ADs in China is low. This study surveyed 426 community health workers (CHWs) in southwestern China to understand their knowledge and attitudes toward ADs. Only 23% had heard of ADs, though 83% supportedRead more…
Promoting Healthy Foundations: Medicaid Opportunities to Support Community Health Workers in Child Health Care (2025)
Community health workers (CHWs) help improve children’s health by connecting families to services, providing support, and coordinating care. With Medicaid funding, health systems can create sustainable programs that include CHWs to improve access and address workforce gaps. This brief shares examples of successful CHW models and highlights how Medicaid canRead more…
Home-based digital counselling by frontline community workers for anxiety and depression symptoms in rural Sindh, Pakistan the mPareshan intervention (2025)
This study tested a digital mental health program called mPareshan in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Trained lady health workers used a mobile app to screen and counsel adults with mild to moderate anxiety or depression during routine home visits. Of the 98 people who started the program, 92 completed six monthlyRead more…
Developing a WHO African Region mOral Health Curriculum for Community Health Workers (2025)
The WHO African Regional Office developed a digital training program called mOral Health to train community health workers (CHWs) in oral health care. This program aims to improve access to basic oral health services across Africa, where trained dental professionals are scarce. Using mobile technology, the curriculum teaches CHWs howRead more…
Community health workers for mental health care in refugee camps a scoping review (2025)
This review looked at ways to provide mental health support in refugee camps across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It compared using outside experts with training refugees to support their own communities. The findings show that empowering refugees to take on these roles leads to more sustainable,Read more…
A cross-sectional survey of community health workers and their roles in Indiana (2025)
This study surveyed 282 community health workers (CHWs) in Indiana to better understand their roles, backgrounds, and work conditions. Most CHWs were women, with diverse racial and ethnic representation. Many had college degrees, and one in five spoke more than one language. While most worked full-time and had completed training,Read more…
Social Worker and Community Health Worker Collaboration in Addressing Social Needs (2025)
This study explored how social workers (SWs) and community health workers (CHWs) help families with social needs during and after a child’s hospital stay. Interviews with staff at three children’s hospitals showed that SWs and CHWs play different but complementary roles. They work to support families while encouraging independence, butRead more…
Traditional birth attendant training programs in low resource countries: an integrative literature review (2025)
This review looked at studies on training Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in low-resource countries. It found confusion around their role, titles, pay, and the skills they need. Training programs often lack clear standards and cultural relevance, and there is little evidence on their impact. The study highlights the need forRead more…
Improving Community Health Workers’ Knowledge In Early Stunting Detection Through Anthropometric Training And The Beraksi Application (2025)
This study tested whether training with the BERAKSI mobile app could help community health workers better detect stunting in children. Before the training, just over half had good knowledge, while some had fair or poor understanding. After the training, all participants showed good knowledge. The results show that using theRead more…
Community Knowledge Towards Malaria Prevention: A Study On The Role Of Community Health Workers In Enhancing Public Awareness (2025)
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) help in the fight against malaria. It found that communities with strong CHW involvement had better knowledge about malaria, used mosquito nets more often, and sought treatment earlier. Most people viewed CHWs’ work positively, and their efforts were linked to improvedRead more…
Generational Perspectives and Advocacy Barriers Among Community Health Workers: Implications for Public Health Workforce Leadership (2025)
This study explored how age and experience affect the work of community health workers (CHWs) in Texas. Younger CHWs were more focused on mentorship, while older CHWs prioritized policy advocacy. Lack of funding was the top challenge, and newer CHWs reported more barriers and discrimination. Job satisfaction increased with age,Read more…
2024 IMPACT REPORT: From Strategy to Impact: FAH’s 2024 Journey in Scaling & Strengthening Health Systems. (2024)
FAH’s 2024 Impact Report highlights steady progress in strengthening primary and community health systems across Africa. Guided by their four priorities—financing, workforce, skills, and policies—FAH supported governments to secure more resources for health, trained the first cohort of its Health Systems and Financing Accelerator Fellows, and expanded country support suchRead more…
Role of Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) in expanding Zambia’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS): Lessons from a Ministry-led exercise (Policy Brief) (2025)
Nearly 80% of Zambia’s workforce is employed in the informal sector, yet most remain uncovered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Without financial protection, these households face high out-of-pocket costs and limited access to care. Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) are trusted, present in every district, and regularly engage with households.Read more…
How much is Invested in Community Health in the Central African Republic? Sustainable Financing for CHWs Is Critical to Achieving Universal Health Coverage (Policy Brief) (2025)
Without sustainable domestic investment, the Central African Republic’s Community Health Strategy cannot reach its full potential — and the most vulnerable communities will remain underserved. This policy brief explores how much funding is needed to implement community health services nationwide, where current resources come from, and what practical steps can strengthen domestic financing while reducingRead more…
Enhancing Investments in Primary Health Care for the Achievement of Universal Health Coverage in Sierra Leone (Policy Brief) (2025)
How can Sierra Leone reduce high out-of-pocket health costs and ensure that all citizens can access essential care without financial hardship? What innovative financing mechanisms are needed to deliver on the country’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage? And how can coordination between government stakeholders and partners drive lasting impact? ThisRead more…
Strengthening Community Health in Senegal: Lessons from a Ministry-led self-assessment (Senegal Policy Brief) (2025)
Who is funding community health in Senegal and is it enough? Are resources reaching frontline workers and communities effectively? What must change to build a stronger and sustainably financed primary healthcare system at the community level? This policy brief, developed by Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action with supportRead more…
Incorporating community-engaged research into a statewide community health worker-driven infrastructure for addressing health disparities in public health emergency (2025)
This study looked at a new statewide model in Indiana that puts community health workers (CHWs) at the center of efforts to reduce health disparities and strengthen public health. Through focus groups across nine districts, CHWs and community partners proposed solutions like improving health literacy, expanding transportation, increasing access toRead more…
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