This study tested a new oral health training program for nurses and community health workers in Nigeria. The program improved participants’ knowledge and referral practices compared to a standard lecture, with many patients successfully referred for dental care. The results show that competency-based training can strengthen primary healthcare and support better integration of … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Oral Health Education for Nurses and Community Health Workers (Project OHE-NCHeW) in Nigeria
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Evaluating the impact of a community health worker training program
The ARCHWAy program in Atlanta trains and supports Community Health Workers (CHWs) through both classroom and hands-on learning. An evaluation showed that participants gained skills in helping people with mental health needs, chronic illnesses, and barriers to care. They rated the training highly and reported learning how to build trust, navigate health systems, and empower … [Read more...] about Evaluating the impact of a community health worker training program
Understanding the profile of community health workers in breast cancer screening education: women’s preferences and insights from a qualitative focus group study
This study explored what women in Flanders want from Community Health Workers (CHWs) who support breast cancer screening. Focus group discussions showed that women value CHWs with good knowledge, clear communication, cultural awareness, empathy, and personal experience. Trust was seen as essential, with many preferring female CHWs who had experience with breast cancer … [Read more...] about Understanding the profile of community health workers in breast cancer screening education: women’s preferences and insights from a qualitative focus group study
Impact of a training program for community health officers on neurological disorders: insights from the Karnataka brain health initiative
This study tested a training program to help Community Health Officers (CHOs) in rural Karnataka manage common brain and nerve disorders like headache, epilepsy, stroke, and dementia. Nearly 300 CHOs took part in a two-hour session led by neurologists. Their knowledge scores rose sharply after training, showing clear improvement regardless of prior experience. Participants were … [Read more...] about Impact of a training program for community health officers on neurological disorders: insights from the Karnataka brain health initiative
Feasibility of a combined online and in-person training model on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling for village health workers in rural Qinghai, China
This study tested a new training model for village health workers in rural China to improve infant and young child feeding counselling. The program included two days of online training and one day in-person. Over 90% of workers completed the training, and their knowledge improved significantly. Both health workers and caregivers were highly satisfied, with most caregivers … [Read more...] about Feasibility of a combined online and in-person training model on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling for village health workers in rural Qinghai, China