This study examined the digital skills of community health workers in Shanghai, China, for promoting health through digital media. It found that nearly half of the workers used digital media for over 19 hours a week, but their overall digital capacity for health promotion was moderate. Factors such as education level, positive attitudes toward digital media, and experience in … [Read more...] about Factors Associated With Digital Capacity for Health Promotion Among Primary Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
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Exploratory Pilot Study Engages Community Health Workers to Test Drone-Based Package Delivery System for Personal Protective Equipment in High-Risk Appalachia Population
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a team tested using drones to deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to remote Appalachian areas. Community health workers educated participants on PPE use, and drones delivered supplies to 10 clients. Most participants found the process easy, and mask-wearing increased from 60% to 90%. Participants rated PPE as effective in preventing … [Read more...] about Exploratory Pilot Study Engages Community Health Workers to Test Drone-Based Package Delivery System for Personal Protective Equipment in High-Risk Appalachia Population
Changing power narratives: an exemplar case study on the professionalisation of community health workers in Liberia
Community health workers (CHWs) are vital for health equity, yet most are unpaid and unrecognized as part of the health workforce. This study examines Liberia’s success in creating a nationwide policy to professionalize and pay CHWs. Liberia overcame resistance from funders by showing strong political commitment, uniting government departments, and using evidence focused on CHW … [Read more...] about Changing power narratives: an exemplar case study on the professionalisation of community health workers in Liberia
The Power of Promotoras
Hispanics are the largest and fastest-growing population in the U.S., yet they face significant health inequities due to social challenges like limited healthcare access. Community health workers (CHWs), or promotoras in Hispanic communities, play a vital role in improving health outcomes by offering support, education, and care coordination. They have proven effective in … [Read more...] about The Power of Promotoras
Assessing Challenges and Sources of Dissatisfaction among Accredited Social Health Activists Employees
Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are key to healthcare in rural India but face significant challenges, as seen in a study of 150 workers in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Major issues include delayed payments (70%), heavy workloads (92%), poor training (71%), and inadequate facilities (97%). Many report harassment (95%), high stress (89%), and tough working conditions (73%). … [Read more...] about Assessing Challenges and Sources of Dissatisfaction among Accredited Social Health Activists Employees