This study developed a simple costing tool to help governments and organizations plan and budget for community health worker (CHW) programs. When tested in Bangladesh and South Sudan, the tool identified important funding gaps, including salaries, training, supervision, career development, and work resources. The findings show that relatively modest investments could strengthen … [Read more...] about What Will It Cost? A New Costing Matrix for Community Health Worker Programs
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Barangay Health Workers’ Perceived Factors that Affect Performance in Health Service Delivery in Five Upland Municipalities of Cavite
This study in the Philippines looked at what helps and what hinders the work of barangay health workers, who are key volunteers in local health services. It found that they are highly committed and actively involved in community health activities, but many face challenges such as limited pay, personal financial strain, lack of supplies, and competing family responsibilities. … [Read more...] about Barangay Health Workers’ Perceived Factors that Affect Performance in Health Service Delivery in Five Upland Municipalities of Cavite
Perceived barriers, facilitators, and workforce recommendations from community health workers in Nebraska
This study in Nebraska explored the experiences of community health workers and the challenges and supports that affect their work. Through group discussions with 65 workers, it found that they face many barriers, including language difficulties, lack of transport, financial problems in communities, heavy workloads, unclear job roles, and low pay. At the same time, good … [Read more...] about Perceived barriers, facilitators, and workforce recommendations from community health workers in Nebraska
Fostering Workforce Resilience Using Mindfulness Among Promotora/es (Community Health Workers)
This dissertation focused on community health workers known as Promotoras de Salud who support Latinx communities in the United States. It explored their experiences with stress, burnout, and self-care at work, and their views on mindfulness as a way to support mental wellbeing. The study also gathered their ideas on how to adapt a mindfulness program so it fits their language, … [Read more...] about Fostering Workforce Resilience Using Mindfulness Among Promotora/es (Community Health Workers)
Changes in community health worker knowledge and perspectives following opioid overdose prevention and response training
This study examined whether a short training on opioid overdose prevention could improve community health workers’ knowledge and confidence in responding to overdoses. After the training, participants had a better understanding of opioid overdose response, felt more confident using naloxone (Narcan), and showed more positive attitudes toward helping people affected by opioid … [Read more...] about Changes in community health worker knowledge and perspectives following opioid overdose prevention and response training