This paper describes an initiative in Ontario, Canada, that aimed to improve education and career opportunities for Community Health Workers (CHWs). Because CHWs have strong knowledge of their communities and help people overcome barriers to healthcare, the Bridge to Care Initiative worked with CHWs and other partners to develop training that reflects their role in healthcare. … [Read more...] about Co-designing education with and for community health workers: creating a bridge to care
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Community Health Workers and Primary Health Care Strengthening in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities, and Implications
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play an important role in bringing primary healthcare closer to communities in Nigeria by providing health education, supporting maternal and child health, assisting with immunization, preventing diseases, and referring people for further care. However, their work is limited by inadequate training, low pay, weak supervision, limited resources, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers and Primary Health Care Strengthening in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities, and Implications
Mobile health (mHealth) applications for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
This review looked at how smartphone and tablet health applications are being used by Community Health Workers (CHWs) in low- and middle-income countries. It found that these tools can improve CHWs’ confidence and support their work, but many applications do not connect well with national health information systems and can create extra work through repeated data entry. The … [Read more...] about Mobile health (mHealth) applications for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
Empowering community health workers as local and national tuberculosis champions in South Africa using participatory action research: insights from the UseMyVoice project
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in rural South Africa could play a stronger role in the tuberculosis (TB) response. Through working closely with CHWs, the researchers found that TB stigma, limited training, unsafe working conditions, and unfair pay were major challenges. CHWs developed community activities and advocacy efforts that helped improve … [Read more...] about Empowering community health workers as local and national tuberculosis champions in South Africa using participatory action research: insights from the UseMyVoice project
Patient Perceptions of a Digitally-Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: A Qualitative Study
This study explored how people with heart failure experienced using a digital health platform together with support from a community health worker after leaving the hospital. Participants found the digital tools easy to use and said they helped them better understand and manage their condition. Community health workers made the technology easier to use, provided emotional … [Read more...] about Patient Perceptions of a Digitally-Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: A Qualitative Study