This study found that training community health workers and their supervisors improved their ability to recognize anxiety and depression, provide basic emotional support, and refer people for further care when needed. The training was especially effective in building practical skills, showing that community health workers can play an important role in expanding access to mental … [Read more...] about Improving mental health literacy of frontline community health workers in a rural district of Pakistan: mPareshan project
Evaluation
The role of community health workers in strengthening health system resilience in Somalia
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) can strengthen Somalia’s health system in the face of conflict, disease outbreaks, and limited healthcare services. It found that CHWs have helped improve access to care, supported maternal health services, and played an important role during the COVID-19 response. However, their impact is limited by inconsistent training, … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in strengthening health system resilience in Somalia
What Will It Cost? A New Costing Matrix for Community Health Worker Programs
This study developed a simple costing tool to help governments and organizations plan and budget for community health worker (CHW) programs. When tested in Bangladesh and South Sudan, the tool identified important funding gaps, including salaries, training, supervision, career development, and work resources. The findings show that relatively modest investments could strengthen … [Read more...] about What Will It Cost? A New Costing Matrix for Community Health Worker Programs
Community-based palliative support: Rural Community Health Workers Transform Care Delivery
This study in rural Oregon tested a training program that prepared community health workers to support people with serious illness and limited access to specialist care. Forty workers completed a 12-hour course covering topics like symptom management, care planning, and supporting families. After the training, they showed better understanding and greater confidence in helping … [Read more...] about Community-based palliative support: Rural Community Health Workers Transform Care Delivery
Changes in community health worker knowledge and perspectives following opioid overdose prevention and response training
This study examined whether a short training on opioid overdose prevention could improve community health workers’ knowledge and confidence in responding to overdoses. After the training, participants had a better understanding of opioid overdose response, felt more confident using naloxone (Narcan), and showed more positive attitudes toward helping people affected by opioid … [Read more...] about Changes in community health worker knowledge and perspectives following opioid overdose prevention and response training