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The experience of the “Mais Saúde com Agente” program: training community health workers for a new Brazil

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This article highlights Brazil’s Mais Saúde com Agente program, a large national effort to strengthen and professionalize community health workers through comprehensive training. Since 2024, nearly 300,000 community health workers and disease control agents have received training covering topics such as mental health, oral health, climate change, health equity, and community … [Read more...] about The experience of the “Mais Saúde com Agente” program: training community health workers for a new Brazil

Simulation-based CPR training for community health workers in Brazil: A pre-post intervention study

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This study looked at whether hands-on CPR training could improve emergency response skills among community health workers in Brazil. After the training, participants had better knowledge and were able to perform CPR more correctly. The study shows that practical, simulation-based training can help prepare community health workers to respond to emergencies more effectively. … [Read more...] about Simulation-based CPR training for community health workers in Brazil: A pre-post intervention study

Domestic and urban violence faced by community health workers: a multidimensional analysis in vulnerable territories in northeastern Brazil during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

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This study looked at how male and female community health workers in Brazil experience and notice different types of violence. It found that men were more likely to report and experience violence in public spaces, while women were more aware of domestic and sexual violence. These differences show that gender shapes how violence is seen and experienced. The study highlights the … [Read more...] about Domestic and urban violence faced by community health workers: a multidimensional analysis in vulnerable territories in northeastern Brazil during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Engagement of Community Health Workers in the Amazonas in the Development of an Educational Technology: A Co-Design Study

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This study developed a training tool to help community health workers manage type 2 diabetes in the Brazilian Amazon. The tool included video lessons and printed materials and was created together with health workers to match their real needs. When tested, the workers found it easy to use and helpful for their work. The study shows that simple, well-designed training tools can … [Read more...] about Engagement of Community Health Workers in the Amazonas in the Development of an Educational Technology: A Co-Design Study

Effect of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention on Physical Activity in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Health Care in the Brazilian Amazon

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This study examined whether community health workers could help people with type 2 diabetes become more physically active in the Brazilian Amazon. Trained workers visited participants at home six times over six months and encouraged lifestyle changes, including regular physical activity. While overall activity levels did not increase greatly, the program helped many previously … [Read more...] about Effect of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention on Physical Activity in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Health Care in the Brazilian Amazon