This study evaluated HealthStart, a program where youth volunteers coach older adults after health screenings to improve follow-up and healthy behaviors. Among 192 participants, follow-up with primary care providers doubled from 43% to 85%, and 66% met their health goals. Participants were satisfied with the program, and interviews showed that support, goal-setting, and digital … [Read more...] about Impact of Youth Community Health Volunteers on Community Health Screening Program Outcomes for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Evaluation Study
CHW Role
Community health workers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices in the detection of respiratory symptomatic patients
This study looked at whether community health workers’ knowledge about tuberculosis (TB) affected how they detect patients with respiratory symptoms in primary care in Brazil. Among 129 workers, mostly women aged 40–49, the study found no link between their TB knowledge and their attitudes or practices. This suggests that factors other than knowledge influence how workers carry … [Read more...] about Community health workers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices in the detection of respiratory symptomatic patients
Understanding community health workers’ readiness to provide hyperlipidemia-related self-management support in rural Nepal: a biphasic mixed-methods evaluation
This study looked at whether female community health volunteers in rural Nepal can advise people about high cholesterol. At first, the volunteers were interested but lacked knowledge and confidence. After training, their understanding and confidence improved, but gaps remained. Heavy workload, limited time, and low incentives made it hard for them to take on this role. The … [Read more...] about Understanding community health workers’ readiness to provide hyperlipidemia-related self-management support in rural Nepal: a biphasic mixed-methods evaluation
Influenza Vaccine Uptake in the Elderly: Biopsychosocial Vulnerabilities and Effectiveness of a Community-Health Worker Administered Preventive Program
This study looked at older adults who had not received the flu vaccine and tested whether support from community health workers could help. Community health workers helped explain the vaccine, make access easier, and follow up with participants. After the program, flu vaccination rates doubled, and participants reported better overall health and less pain. The study shows that … [Read more...] about Influenza Vaccine Uptake in the Elderly: Biopsychosocial Vulnerabilities and Effectiveness of a Community-Health Worker Administered Preventive Program
Implementation of an integrated community-based suicide prevention programme, Gujarat, India: cluster randomised controlled trial
This study tested a large suicide-prevention program in rural India. The program combined school lessons on mental health, safe storage of pesticides, and CHW training to spot and support people at risk. Across 124 villages, the program did not reduce the overall number of suicide attempts and deaths when combined, but it did lead to fewer deaths by suicide. Students who … [Read more...] about Implementation of an integrated community-based suicide prevention programme, Gujarat, India: cluster randomised controlled trial