This study focuses on hypertension among Americans and how Community Health Workers (CHWs) conduct free blood pressure screenings at public events. While these screenings provide valuable initial data, the challenge lies in obtaining consistent follow-up data over time, due to inconsistent attendee presence. Despite this, the screenings identify individuals at risk, allowing … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker: High Risk Stabilization Study
Hypertension
On-demand mobile hypertension training for primary health care workers in Nigeria: a pilot study
This pilot study evaluates a self-paced online training program designed for Nigerian health workers to diagnose and manage hypertension. The course, accessible via smartphones, consisted of 12 modules based on WHO and Nigerian guidelines. Participants showed significant improvement in knowledge, with a pre-test score of 65.4% increasing to 78.2% post-test. Feedback indicated … [Read more...] about On-demand mobile hypertension training for primary health care workers in Nigeria: a pilot study
Exploring the Potential of Community Health Workers in Type-2 Diabetes and Hypertension Management in Cambodia
This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of community health workers (CHWs) regarding type-2 diabetes (T2D) and hypertension (HTN) management. Findings indicate good general knowledge but gaps in specific areas. CHWs demonstrated positive attitudes and engagement in related activities. Challenges in health system integration include resource constraints. … [Read more...] about Exploring the Potential of Community Health Workers in Type-2 Diabetes and Hypertension Management in Cambodia
Heart 2 Heart Pilot Study of a Church-Based Community Health Worker Intervention for African Americans with Hypertension
This pilot study explored a church-based community health worker (CHW) intervention to reduce blood pressure among African Americans (AAs) in Chicago. CHWs from local churches supported participants with diet and medication adherence over six months. Results showed a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure, especially for those with higher baseline levels. Medication … [Read more...] about Heart 2 Heart Pilot Study of a Church-Based Community Health Worker Intervention for African Americans with Hypertension
Building Local Capacity in a Low-Resource Setting to Increase Access to Health Care: An Evaluation of Blood Pressure Monitoring Training
This study evaluated the effectiveness of training Community Health Workers (CHWs) in home-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring in Malawi. Results showed improved knowledge and skills among CHWs after training, with accurate referral decisions for patients with hypertension. Despite challenges like transportation and equipment shortages, CHWs were able to provide BP monitoring … [Read more...] about Building Local Capacity in a Low-Resource Setting to Increase Access to Health Care: An Evaluation of Blood Pressure Monitoring Training