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COVID-19 eLearning Module (2021)
An inter-active, self-paced course on COVID-19, which clearly explains the new coronavirus, how COVID-19 is transmitted and how it can be prevented, who is at the highest risk of contracting the disease, what the symptoms of COVID-19 are, how to be tested and interpret the test result, how to dealRead more…
A randomised controlled provider-blinded trial of community health workers in sickle cell anaemia: effects on haematologic variables and hydroxyurea adherence (2022)
In this study, researchers aimed to assess how case management impacts Hydroxyurea use and adherence for sickle cell anemia. Researchers recruited 224 patients with sickle cell anemia from Virginia and North Carolina, United States. Participants were assigned to one of two study groups. Both groups received standardized care and prescribingRead more…
Latino Health Access: Comparative Effectiveness of a Community-Initiated Promotor/a-Led Diabetes Self-management Education Program (2022)
In this retrospective observational study, researchers aimed to assess the efficacy of a community health intervention to improve diabetes management. The intervention, called the Latino Health Access Diabetes Self-Management Program, or LHA-DSMP, was a 12-session promotor-led instructional program that taught basic human anatomy, concepts of diabetes, and strategies for managingRead more…
Effect of nutrition counselling with a digital job aid on child dietary diversity: Analysis of secondary outcomes from a cluster randomised controlled trial in rural Bangladesh (2022)
In this randomized control trial, researchers assessed four maternal and child nutrition interventions. Authors enrolled 1,500 women from Bangladesh and followed them until their child reached the age of two. During the intervention, participants received digital learning aids and various combinations of prenatal and postnatal supplements. In a fifth interventionRead more…
Changes in Knowledge on the Signs of Autism in Young Children (11–30 Months) among Female Community Health Volunteers in Nepal (2022)
In this study, researchers sought to train female community health workers on developmental surveillance of autism, evaluate their knowledge on child development and ability to detect early signs of autism in infants and toddlers. Researchers recruited 60 FCHVs from Kirtipur, Nepal. During the study, participants were trained on social attentionRead more…
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the frontline health workforce: Perceptions of vulnerability of Brazil’s community health workers (2022)
This paper describes the further integration of CHWs into the healthcare system in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argue that CHWs are in a unique position to address social determinants of health, but are also vulnerable to infections, abuse, and other workplace hazards. They demonstrate how theseRead more…
Integrating community health workers into a community hearing health collaborative to understand the social determinants of health in children with hearing loss (2022)
This study presents the results of a retrospective chart review supplemented by CHW notes. Drawing on this evidence, the authors determine that CHWs are essential in connecting medical providers and patients with other crucial services and supports. Specifically, the study demonstrates that a multi-disciplinary team involving CHWs can help identifyRead more…
Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Africa and Asia-A multi-country study (2022)
Through key interviews and focus group discussions in 4 low- and middle-income countries, this study assesses factors influencing CHW motivation and job satisfaction, including: work-life balance and remuneration, relationships with stakeholders, and opportunities to support community members. This study provides important evidence on CHW work experiences outside of a high-incomeRead more…
HIV Navigation Services – STEPS to Care (2022)
To develop skills for guiding HIV clients to health care systems, assisting with health insurance and transportation, identifying and reducing barriers to care, and tailoring health education to the client to support their full engagement in care.
National HIV Curriculum (2013)
To develop core competencies for working on HIV prevention, treatment, and management including applying evidence based-recommendations to: 1. HIV Screening, Diagnosis, and Linkage to Care; 2. HIV Primary Care to Persons with HIV Infection; 3. Antiretroviral Therapy for Persons with HIV; 4. Evaluation and Management of Co-Occurring Conditions in PersonsRead more…
Salud Para Todos Workshop (2022)
To develop an understanding of how Community Health Worker programs can help to meet the mental health needs of their communities by identifying culturally appropriate strategies to address mental health topics in your communities, understanding how to facilitate group sessions and activities related to mental health, and developing the abilityRead more…
Community Change in Public Health (2016)
To understand the community context of public health promotion, and how to create community-tailored initiatives while identifying community capacities and resources as the first step in facilitating community change.
Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program (2022)
To develop fundamental skills for implementing a hypertension control program, especially in a resource-limited setting, as a physician, nurse, pharmacist, community health worker, or other professional involved in hypertension diagnosis and management.
Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CCR) (2020)
To develop a better understanding of COVID-19 while taking a trauma-informed, compassionate approach to talking with and educating community members about the coronavirus and focusing on stress reduction and healthy coping strategies for CHWs.
Rural Tobacco Control and Prevention Toolkit (2017)
This toolkit provides evidence-based examples, promising models, best practices, and resources that your organization can use to implement programs for tobacco control and prevention.
Rural Suicide Prevention Toolkit (2019)
The toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing suicide prevention programs in rural communities across the United States.
Rural Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Toolkit (2017)
This toolkit provides evidence-based examples, promising models, program best practices, and resources that can be used by your organization to implement substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs.
Rural Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Toolkit (2021)
This toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing Rural Medication for Opioid Use Disorder programs across the United States.
Mental Health in Rural Communities Toolkit (2019)
The toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing mental health programs in rural communities across the United States, with a primary focus on adult mental health.
Rural HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Toolkit (2017)
The toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs in rural communities across the United States.
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