Latino children in the U.S. face high rates of asthma due to social, environmental, and healthcare challenges. This research highlights how community health workers (CHWs) can help by providing education, support, and care coordination tailored to Latino families. CHW programs have been shown to improve asthma care, but issues like funding, training, and system support still … [Read more...] about Addressing Asthma Disparities in Latino Youth: A Framework for Culturally Tailored Interventions and Community Health Worker Integration
Mixed Methods
Community -Based Intervention to reach the last mile of childhood vaccination coverage in Rwanda: Case study of Burera district
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) help improve childhood vaccination in rural Rwanda, especially in Burera District. Even though Rwanda has high overall vaccination rates, some children are still hard to reach. Surveys and interviews showed that CHWs play a key role in educating families, reminding them about vaccination appointments, and helping deliver … [Read more...] about Community -Based Intervention to reach the last mile of childhood vaccination coverage in Rwanda: Case study of Burera district
Training of front-line health workers in Somalia on mental health: A mixed-methods effectiveness study on the implementation of mental health gap action programme (mhGAP)
In 2020, a mental health training program called mhGAP was introduced in Somalia to help frontline health workers better support their communities. The eight-day training improved the workers’ knowledge and skills in dealing with mental health, neurological, and substance use issues. Test scores showed clear improvement after the training, and participants felt more prepared to … [Read more...] about Training of front-line health workers in Somalia on mental health: A mixed-methods effectiveness study on the implementation of mental health gap action programme (mhGAP)
Operational evaluation of the deployment of Malaria/CRP Duo and Dengue Duo rapid diagnostic tests for the management of febrile illness by village malaria workers in rural Cambodia
As malaria cases drop in Cambodia, village malaria workers (VMWs) are seeing fewer patients. To keep them useful, this study tested if they could use new tools to check for other illnesses like dengue and bacterial infections. VMWs in 78 villages were trained to use two test kits. Over a year, they checked 2,425 patients. Only a small number tested positive for dengue or high … [Read more...] about Operational evaluation of the deployment of Malaria/CRP Duo and Dengue Duo rapid diagnostic tests for the management of febrile illness by village malaria workers in rural Cambodia
Implementation of the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Model for Hypertension Education of Frontline Health Care Workers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria: Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Evaluation
This study looked at a seven-part online training program on high blood pressure for community health workers in Nigeria. Over 1,400 people took part, and most said the sessions were useful. Participants' knowledge improved after the sessions, and many used what they learned to care for patients. Some workers faced issues like poor internet or busy schedules, and they preferred … [Read more...] about Implementation of the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Model for Hypertension Education of Frontline Health Care Workers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria: Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Evaluation
