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Interventions involving community health workers and their effect on cervical cancer screening uptake in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

This review looked at whether Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help more women in Sub-Saharan Africa get screened for cervical cancer. Across six studies, CHWs provided health education, visited homes, helped women reach screening services, followed up on appointments, and offered practical support such as childcare. The findings showed that CHW involvement increased … [Read more...] about Interventions involving community health workers and their effect on cervical cancer screening uptake in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

This review looked at how smartphone and tablet health applications are being used by Community Health Workers (CHWs) in low- and middle-income countries. It found that these tools can improve CHWs’ confidence and support their work, but many applications do not connect well with national health information systems and can create extra work through repeated data entry. The … [Read more...] about Mobile health (mHealth) applications for community health workers in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review

This review found that community health volunteers can play an important role in helping reduce antibiotic misuse and slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance in sub-Saharan Africa. Their work improved community knowledge, reduced unnecessary antibiotic use, and supported better diagnosis and disease prevention. However, limited training, resources, and support remain major … [Read more...] about Community health volunteers as a frontline platform for antimicrobial resistance mitigation in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review

This review looked at how mobile health tools, such as smartphone apps and digital systems, support community health workers in finding and following up people who may have tuberculosis. Across nine studies, CHWs found these tools useful and practical because they helped with communication, record-keeping, and decision-making. The review also found that good training, reliable … [Read more...] about mHealth-supported tuberculosis contact investigation by community health workers in high-burden countries: a scoping review

This review found that community health workers help expand access to healthcare by providing health education, home visits, referrals, screening, follow-up care, and support for diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, chronic illnesses, and mental health conditions. Their work increases the use of health services and helps reduce barriers to care, especially for underserved … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in Advancing Universal Health Coverage: A Systematic Review of Effects on Service Coverage, Utilization, and Health Equity