This review examines how healthcare organizations in conflict zones can align with sustainable development goals (SDGs) to improve health outcomes. It highlights innovative approaches such as telemedicine, mobile health clinics, and community health worker programs. Key areas include improving technology, strengthening health systems, integrating mental health services, and … [Read more...] about Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and resilient healthcare systems: Addressing medicine and public health challenges in conflict zones
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Competency-based education and training for Community Health Workers: a scoping review
This review examined how competency-based education is used in training community health workers (CHWs). Researchers analyzed 236 studies published between 2010 and 2023, mainly from high-income countries like the U.S. Most studies focused on small-scale training programs, with an emphasis on preventive health services. Effective strategies included adapting training for … [Read more...] about Competency-based education and training for Community Health Workers: a scoping review
Community Engagement and Chronic Viral Hepatitis Public Health Interventions: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Complementary Crowdsourcing Open Call
Chronic viral hepatitis is a major health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study reviewed research and gathered community ideas to understand how community engagement can improve hepatitis care. The review found that community health workers, peer support, education programs, and patient advocacy helped increase vaccination, testing, and … [Read more...] about Community Engagement and Chronic Viral Hepatitis Public Health Interventions: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Complementary Crowdsourcing Open Call
A critical review of literature and a conceptual framework for organizing and researching urban health and community health services in low- and middle-income countries
As cities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) grow rapidly, healthcare research has mostly focused on rural areas, overlooking urban health challenges. This review explores how insights from sociology can improve understanding of urban health issues, particularly in community health worker (CHW) programs. It highlights key urban features like diversity, crowded living … [Read more...] about A critical review of literature and a conceptual framework for organizing and researching urban health and community health services in low- and middle-income countries
Evaluation of Clinically Integrated Community Health Worker Support Interventions for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review Guided by the PRISM Framework
This review examined how clinically integrated community health workers (cCHWs) help manage cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in real-world settings. Researchers analyzed 25 studies from PubMed, CINAHL, and APA PsycInfo databases, focusing on cCHW programs for adults with CVD. Most studies (23 out of 25) showed that cCHW interventions improved outcomes like blood pressure control … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Clinically Integrated Community Health Worker Support Interventions for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review Guided by the PRISM Framework