This study explored how access to local, traditional food influences the motivation and retention of Indigenous community health workers (CHWs) in rural Jharkhand, India. CHWs who had consistent access to nutritious local foods reported higher job satisfaction, better health, and stronger commitment to their roles. Community support and cultural ties to food also played a key … [Read more...] about The Impact of Rural Alimentation on the Motivation and Retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers in India: A Qualitative Study
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A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in promoting health, connecting people to resources, and strengthening community networks. This framework highlights how CHWs can spread health messages, foster community discussions, and connect communities to health services. They also help bring community voices into health system decisions. For these interventions to be … [Read more...] about A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact
The effect of a combined mHealth and community health worker intervention on HIV self-management
This study looked at factors affecting HIV self-management and evaluated the CHAMPS program, which combines mobile health tools and community health worker support. In New York City, CHAMPS improved daily HIV self-care, such as medication adherence. However, it had no significant impact in Birmingham. Challenges like missed appointments and difficulty accessing care were linked … [Read more...] about The effect of a combined mHealth and community health worker intervention on HIV self-management
Medicaid billing for community health worker services growing, but remains low, 2016-2020
This study looks at the trends of Community Health Workers (CHWs) billing Medicaid services between 2016 and 2020. The number of CHWs billing Medicaid increased significantly, but by 2020, only 731 CHWs in 9 states were billing, with Ohio accounting for most of the billing. The total number of CHW services grew greatly, especially those provided in patients' homes. However, … [Read more...] about Medicaid billing for community health worker services growing, but remains low, 2016-2020
Nelvy Cáceres. World Vision Bolivia and community health workers in Bolivia: a historical reflection
Dr. Nelvy Cáceres has played a major role in developing health promotion programs at World Vision Bolivia (WVB) since 1989. WVB focuses on improving the well-being of vulnerable children, families, and communities in Bolivia through projects in health, education, and community leadership. Initially working with local churches, WVB later expanded to include health, education, … [Read more...] about Nelvy Cáceres. World Vision Bolivia and community health workers in Bolivia: a historical reflection