Community Engagement

Measuring Clients’ Satisfaction and Trust in Community Health Workers: Results From a Cross-Sectional Survey

This study in New Jersey looked at how people feel about working with community health workers. A survey of 75 clients found that almost everyone trusted their community health worker, was satisfied with the support they received, and felt better able to make health decisions. People who met their community health workers more often reported even stronger trust. However, those … [Read more...] about Measuring Clients’ Satisfaction and Trust in Community Health Workers: Results From a Cross-Sectional Survey

Expanding Care-Delivery: A SWOT Analysis of the Community Health Aide Program in Three Oklahoma Tribes

This study examined the potential of expanding the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) in Tribal Nations in Oklahoma to improve access to healthcare. Participants identified more benefits than challenges, highlighting stronger connections between communities and health services, improved workforce capacity, better use of resources and technology, and more culturally … [Read more...] about Expanding Care-Delivery: A SWOT Analysis of the Community Health Aide Program in Three Oklahoma Tribes

A qualitative examination of interpersonal communication between Community Health Workers (CHW) and pregnant women in Kerala, India

This study explored how communication between community health workers (ASHAs) and pregnant women influences the use of maternal health services in rural India. Women reported that ASHAs regularly provided helpful information on pregnancy care, nutrition, mental health, government health programs, and possible pregnancy complications, which helped build trust and support. While … [Read more...] about A qualitative examination of interpersonal communication between Community Health Workers (CHW) and pregnant women in Kerala, India

Culturally and linguistically appropriate vaccine education (CLAVE) for Indigenous communities: design and implementation study of a community-based approach to digital vaccine education in the Central Highlands of Guatemala

This study tested a multilingual vaccine education campaign shared through social media and community health workers. The campaign reached hundreds of thousands of people and showed strong engagement, especially in local languages. Community health workers found the videos and materials useful and used them often when talking about vaccines. The study suggests that combining … [Read more...] about Culturally and linguistically appropriate vaccine education (CLAVE) for Indigenous communities: design and implementation study of a community-based approach to digital vaccine education in the Central Highlands of Guatemala