This study explored the needs of community health volunteers (CHVs) providing palliative care in Mutungo Parish, Uganda. Interviews with eight CHVs revealed four main challenges: limited training in palliative care, shortages of medical supplies and transport support, difficulties communicating and coordinating care, and heavy workloads due to staff shortages. The CHVs called … [Read more...] about Bridging the gap: Understanding the needs of community health volunteers to enhance palliative care delivery
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Examining Differences in Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Based on Organizational Experience With CHWs: A Call for CHW Workforce Sustainability
This study examined whether organisations with established community health worker (CHW) programmes were better prepared to respond to public health emergencies than those that were still developing their programmes. Using data from 67 organisations involved in the United States’ COVID-19 response initiative (2021–2024), the study found that organisations with existing CHW … [Read more...] about Examining Differences in Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Based on Organizational Experience With CHWs: A Call for CHW Workforce Sustainability
Implementing a research best practices training for community health workers & promotoras at multiple sites A mixed methods evaluation
This study examined whether a peer-led training programme could help Community Health Workers (CHWs) and promotoras build skills in conducting research with communities. The programme was introduced at four additional sites, where 42 CHWs and promotoras received training. Staff from the participating organisations found the training useful, suitable, and practical to deliver. … [Read more...] about Implementing a research best practices training for community health workers & promotoras at multiple sites A mixed methods evaluation
Skin Cancer Recognition and Education Among Community Health Workers in Southern New Mexico
This study examined whether educating promotoras, who are community health workers in New Mexico, USA, could help them recognize possible signs of melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer. Fifty-four promotoras completed a quiz using skin lesion photographs and rated their confidence before and after reading an educational flyer explaining warning signs to look for. After the … [Read more...] about Skin Cancer Recognition and Education Among Community Health Workers in Southern New Mexico
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Culturally Tailored Cardiovascular Health Training Using Life’s Essential 8 for Asian American Community Health Workers
This study examined whether culturally tailored training could help Asian American Community Health Workers (CHWs) improve their knowledge and skills in preventing heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions. After training, 20 CHWs showed improved knowledge of heart health and better personal heart health scores. However, their confidence in counselling and motivating … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Effectiveness of Culturally Tailored Cardiovascular Health Training Using Life’s Essential 8 for Asian American Community Health Workers