CHW programs

Patient Perceptions of a Digitally Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: Qualitative Study Among Pilot Trial Participants

This study found that combining a digital health platform with support from community health workers helped people with heart failure better manage their condition after leaving the hospital. Patients found the technology easy to use, gained more confidence in caring for their health, and valued the emotional support and practical help community health workers provided, such as … [Read more...] about Patient Perceptions of a Digitally Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: Qualitative Study Among Pilot Trial Participants

This study explored the experiences of community health workers and their supervisors and found that many face challenges such as limited support, workplace inequalities, and organizational barriers that make their work more difficult. At the same time, the study highlighted the importance of supportive supervisors, inclusive decision-making, and recognizing the value of … [Read more...] about Amplifying Community Health Worker Voices: An Exploratory Study of the CHW Workforce and Work Environment in Colorado

This study found that social workers and Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) played an important role in encouraging pregnant women and other community members to use maternal and child health services, including antenatal care, safe delivery, and postnatal care. Although their work helped improve access to these services, social workers felt their contributions were … [Read more...] about Roles of social workers and community health extension workers in enhancing access to maternal and child health services: reflection on a Nigerian intervention

This study found that community health workers helped Black families better manage and prevent diabetes by providing ongoing support over 20 weeks. Families valued the community health workers' empathy, clear communication, and practical help with understanding health information, using technology, and staying on track with the program. The strong relationships between families … [Read more...] about Black Family and Community Health Worker Dynamics in a Family-Centric Diabetes Prevention and self-Management Education and Support Intervention

This review examined how digital training is being used to prepare community health workers in low and middle income countries. It found that digital training, often delivered through smartphones and online platforms, generally improved community health workers' knowledge and was well accepted by participants. However, there is still limited evidence on whether it improves … [Read more...] about Outcomes of Digital Training for Community Health Workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Scoping Review