This study looked at awareness, use, and satisfaction with a city-wide community health worker programme among minority communities in Philadelphia. Among 522 people surveyed, fewer than half knew about the programme, and only a small number had used its services. However, most people who had used the programme were satisfied with the support they received. The study highlights … [Read more...] about Awareness and use of a community health worker program among racial/ethnic minority adults in Philadelphia: Results from a cross-sectional community health survey
Health equity
Strengthening Preventive Care for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People in Australia: The Case for Community Health Worker Programs
This paper highlights the health challenges faced by culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia, who experience higher rates of chronic diseases and often face barriers to accessing health and social services. It suggests that community health workers could help address these gaps by providing culturally appropriate health education, prevention, and support … [Read more...] about Strengthening Preventive Care for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People in Australia: The Case for Community Health Worker Programs
Extent Of Influence Of Community Health Workers In Improving Health Equity And Access To Care Among Residents Of Selected Barangay
This study examined how Community Health Workers (CHWs) help improve access to healthcare and promote fair access to services in three communities in the Philippines: Sangali, Tetuan, and Labuan. A survey of 300 residents found that CHWs made a strong contribution to improving access to healthcare and ensuring that people from different backgrounds could receive care. Residents … [Read more...] about Extent Of Influence Of Community Health Workers In Improving Health Equity And Access To Care Among Residents Of Selected Barangay
Political economy as strategy: Lessons from Rwanda’s community-based health insurance reforms
This study examined how Rwanda reformed its community-based health insurance scheme in 2020–2021 after facing ongoing financial difficulties despite covering a large share of the population. The reforms aimed to make the scheme more financially sustainable while improving the benefits available to members. The government placed greater responsibility for funding decisions … [Read more...] about Political economy as strategy: Lessons from Rwanda’s community-based health insurance reforms
What does resilience and well-being mean to community health workers? An exploratory study in the upper east region, Ghana
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Ghana understand resilience and well-being in their daily lives and work. It found that CHWs rely on personal determination, support from family and their communities, and their faith to cope with challenges. They also described well-being as including good physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual … [Read more...] about What does resilience and well-being mean to community health workers? An exploratory study in the upper east region, Ghana