This study looked at whether communities in the Philippines are ready to use community health workers together with digital tools to improve health services. It found that people trust community health workers and strongly support this idea, and many are open to using digital tools. However, contact with health workers is still limited, and concerns remain about data privacy … [Read more...] about Integrated Community-Based Primary Healthcare Model to Strengthen Universal Health Coverage: Evidence from CHW Readiness, Service Quality, and Digital Health Acceptability in Selected CALABARZON LGUs
Community Engagement
Enhancing Participation in Alzheimer’s Research: A Comparative Study of Community Health Worker -Led and Digital Recruitment Strategies in Hispanic/Latino Communities
This study compared digital recruitment and community health worker-led recruitment for a health survey among Hispanic/Latino participants. It found that community health workers were better at reaching people with lower education levels and those who might otherwise be left out, although these participants had less knowledge about memory disorders. The study shows that using … [Read more...] about Enhancing Participation in Alzheimer’s Research: A Comparative Study of Community Health Worker -Led and Digital Recruitment Strategies in Hispanic/Latino Communities
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
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
Community Perceptions of Integrating Community Health Workers and Telehealth Services for Chronic Disease Management in a Rural Island Community: A Qualitative Study
This study explored how people in a remote island community in Puerto Rico feel about using telehealth together with community health workers to manage chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. People trusted community health workers and valued their support, while telehealth was seen as helpful in reducing travel and improving access to care. However, there were … [Read more...] about Community Perceptions of Integrating Community Health Workers and Telehealth Services for Chronic Disease Management in a Rural Island Community: A Qualitative Study
Conditional cash incentives, community health workers, and continuum of maternal and child healthcare: evidence from India
This study looked at how cash incentives and support from community health workers affect the use of maternal and child health services, such as antenatal care, skilled delivery, and postnatal care. Both approaches helped more women complete the full set of recommended services, with about a 5% increase overall. However, support from community health workers had a stronger and … [Read more...] about Conditional cash incentives, community health workers, and continuum of maternal and child healthcare: evidence from India