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Evaluating the implementation of home delivery of medication by community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cape Town, South Africa: a convergent mixed methods study (2022)
In this mixed methods study, researchers sought to evaluate a medication home delivery service implemented by community health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted from April 2020 to October 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. Using the Metro Health Services, or MHS, a program that serves 80Read more…
Economic analysis of ASHA-soft programme (online payment and monitoring system) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan (2022)
In this article, authors sought to analyze the performance and economic outcomes of the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) program in India. Authors conducted an economic analysis of ASHA-Soft, a program implemented in Jodhpur, Rajasthan that provides direct, online payments to ASHAs. In their analysis, researchers examined data from 2015Read more…
Evaluation of a Diabetes Prevention Intervention for Korean American immigrants at Risk for Diabetes (2022)
In this randomized control trial, authors designed and implemented a diabetes and healthy lifestyle program among Korean-Americans in New York City, United States. Participants were identified and recruited from community centers, faith-based organizations, and cultural events in Queen, a New York City borough. In total, 302 participants consented and enrolled,Read more…
A mixed methods study to inform and evaluate a longitudinal nurse practitioner/community health worker intervention to address social determinants of health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease self-management (2022)
In this mixed-methods study, researchers created and evaluated a CHW- and nurse practitioner-led intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Along with hospital physicians, healthcare leaders, and other stakeholders, researchers reviewed 2018 COPD admissions records at Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts, United States. After review, stakeholders concluded that COPDRead more…
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Mitanin’s (Community Health Workers) in Chhattisgarh: Malaria Elimination Perspective (2022)
In this study, researchers sought to assess mitanins’, or female community health workers’, knowledge of malaria. Researchers used interviewer-based questionnaires to collect data from 203 mitanins from two districts in Chhattisgarh, India. After analysis, researchers found that only 26 percent of mitanins had good malaria knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP)Read more…
Effect of home visits by community health workers on complementary feeding practices among caregivers of children aged 6-23 months in 10 districts of Bangladesh (2023)
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of home visits by CHWs on complementary feeding practices of the caregivers of children in Bangladesh. Researchers collected data on complementary feeding practices using a 24-hour recall questionnaire. Age-appropriate dietary diversity, minimum meal frequency, and minimum acceptable diet were assessedRead more…
Experiences of teachers and community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual reproductive health and rights problems in rural health systems: a case of the RISE project in Zambia (2023)
This study sought to explore teachers and community based health workers (CBHWs)’ experiences in addressing adolescents sexual, reproductive, health and rights (SRHR) problems in rural health systems in Zambia. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with teachers and CBHWs involved in the implementation of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in communities. The findingsRead more…
Reflections on Digital Maternal and Child Health Support for Mothers and Community Health Workers in Rural Areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa (2023)
An exploratory-descriptive study was conducted to reflect on the experiences of mothers, community leaders, and CHWs engaged in maternal and child-focused mobile health interventions in rural areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Focus groups and individual semi-structured interviews were performed, and uncovered the significant role of digital support apps inRead more…
A peer group intervention implemented by community volunteers increased HIV prevention knowledge (2023)
This implementation study tested whether the Mzake ndi Mzake (Friend-to-Friend; hereafter Mzake) intervention remained effective when implemented by trained community volunteers in Malawi. The Mzake program is a 6-session, peer group intervention delivered by health workers aimed to improve HIV prevention knowledge and other related health outcomes. HIV prevention knowledgeRead more…
Cervical Cancer Screening Promotion in Eswatini: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Community Health Workers’ Perceived Barriers (2023)
This study sought to examine CHW’s perceived barriers to discussing cervical cancer screening with women eligible for screening and explored factors associated with experiencing more barriers. A telephone survey was conducted with CHWs between July and August of 2021, and uncovered the following commonly endorsed barriers: perceived inability to convinceRead more…
“We just have to help”: Community health workers’ informal task-shifting and task-sharing practices for hypertension and diabetes care in Nigeria (2023)
A mixed methods study was conducted to explore the roles and practices of CHWs in the delivery of hypertension and diabetes care at primary healthcare (PHC) facilities in Nigeria. Surveys, focus groups, and in-depth interviews were conducted with CHWs and other local and state government stakeholders. Findings from this studyRead more…
Factors affecting motivation of close-to-community sexual and reproductive health workers in low-income urban settlements in Bangladesh: A qualitative study (2023)
The purpose of this study was to explore the factors affecting close-to-community (CTC) health workers’ motivation in providing sexual and reproductive health services in low-income urban settlements of Bangladesh. In-depth interviews were conducted in two phases with CTC health workers operating, and results uncovered that both extrinsic and intrinsic factorsRead more…
Community health workers as change agents in improving equity in birth outcomes in Detroit (2023)
This study sought to examine whether pairing pregnant women with CHWs improved pregnancy outcomes among Black women with singleton pregnancies participating in the Women-Inspired Neighborhood (WIN) Network in Detroit, MI. A subset of women were recontacted and asked about program satisfaction, opportunities, and health behaviors. Results demonstrated that not onlyRead more…
Examining the gender imbalance in the National Community Health Assistant Programme in Liberia: a qualitative analysis of policy and programme implementation (2023)
The goal of this study was to assess the gender responsiveness of the Revised National Community Health Services Policy (RNCHSP) and its programme implementation in five counties across Liberia to identify opportunities to improve gender equity in the programme. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with policymakers, community health assistants (CHAs), otherRead more…
“We’re on the ground, we know what needs to be done”: Exploring the role of Aboriginal Health Workers in primary health care (2023)
This study sought to systematically explore the current functioning and sustainability of Aboriginal health workers (AHWs) in the primary healthcare system (PHC) of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. To do so, a literature review was conducted, and supplemented with direct engagements with AHWs and their supervisors at participating services, withRead more…
The role of community health worker-based care in post-conflict settings: a systematic review (2023)
The purpose of this article was to review the evidence on community health worker (CHW)-delivered healthcare in conflict-affected settings and to synthesize the reported information on the effectiveness of interventions and characteristics of care delivery. Data was collected from OVID MedLine, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, The Cumulative Index toRead more…
Understanding California’s Community Health Worker/Promotor Workforce: CHW/P Training Programs (2023)
The purpose of this article was to describe Community Health Worker/Promoter education and training programs in California, including details about program location(s), delivery mode, length, and other characteristics. Programs were identified through established connections from previous projects and by searching the web. Key findings pertained to flaws of CHW/P trainingRead more…
Violence in the neighborhood and mental health of community health workers in a Brazilian metropolis (2023)
This study sought to analyze the relationships between adverse working conditions and dimensions of localized violence on the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) among CHWs in Brazil. Information was collected with a self-report questionnaire containing items such as sociodemographic data, work-related violence, and mental health care. The results showedRead more…
Do health service contacts with community health workers influence the intention to use modern contraceptives among non-users in rural communities? Findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria (2023)
The goal of this study was to examine the extent to which health service contacts with CHWs are associated with the intention to use modern contraceptives among non-users in rural communities of Nigeria. The study analyzed a sample of rural women, and the main outcome of focus was the intentionRead more…
The implementation of a community-centered first aid education program for older adults-community health workers perceived barriers (2023)
This qualitative research study aimed to explore the barriers and challenges of first aid training for older adults from the perspective of CHWs, and to provide a basis for better first-aid training for older adults in the community. CHWs were recruited from two community health service centers in Qujing, ChinaRead more…
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