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Hypertension

Implementation of the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Model for Hypertension Education of Frontline Health Care Workers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria: Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Evaluation

June 7, 2025 By

This study looked at a seven-part online training program on high blood pressure for community health workers in Nigeria. Over 1,400 people took part, and most said the sessions were useful. Participants' knowledge improved after the sessions, and many used what they learned to care for patients. Some workers faced issues like poor internet or busy schedules, and they preferred … [Read more...] about Implementation of the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Model for Hypertension Education of Frontline Health Care Workers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria: Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Evaluation

Community Health Workers Equipped with an mHealth Application Can Accurately Diagnose Hypertension in Rural Guatemala

May 16, 2025 By

In rural Guatemala, a study tested whether community health workers (CHWs) using a mobile app could accurately diagnose high blood pressure (hypertension). CHWs assessed patients alongside doctors, and their results were very similar. The CHWs identified hypertension nearly as accurately as physicians, with over 90% agreement. This suggests that with the help of mobile tools, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Equipped with an mHealth Application Can Accurately Diagnose Hypertension in Rural Guatemala

Costs and Coverage of Community Health Worker-Led Hypertension and Diabetes Screening in Rural Lesotho: A Cohort Study with a Cost-Consequence Analysis

May 8, 2025 By

This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in rural Lesotho helped screen people for high blood pressure and diabetes. Using a tablet-based tool, CHWs screened most of the eligible adults in their communities within six months. The program reached many people and was fairly affordable—costing about $17 per person screened in a real-world setting. The results show … [Read more...] about Costs and Coverage of Community Health Worker-Led Hypertension and Diabetes Screening in Rural Lesotho: A Cohort Study with a Cost-Consequence Analysis

Feasibility of Deploying Community Health Workers to assist with Health-Related Social Needs and Hypertension in Community Care Clinics

May 2, 2025 By

This small study tested using community health workers (CHWs) to help patients with high blood pressure and other needs. Thirty-five patients were referred to a CHW, and most were Black with an average age of 54. After six months, both blood pressure and social needs improved. Patients generally liked working with CHWs but sometimes found it hard to build a connection or … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Deploying Community Health Workers to assist with Health-Related Social Needs and Hypertension in Community Care Clinics

Evaluating a Community Health Worker Training Program for Medication Adherence Support

April 18, 2025 By

This study tested a training program for Community Health Workers (CHWs) to help patients with hypertension follow their medication plans. The program included recorded lessons and live sessions with practice cases. After the training, CHWs showed a significant improvement in both knowledge (from 28% to 81%) and confidence in supporting medication adherence. The program proved … [Read more...] about Evaluating a Community Health Worker Training Program for Medication Adherence Support

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