Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly recognized for improving care and reducing costs for patients with complex medical and social needs, but research on what makes CHW programs effective remains mixed and varied. To better understand what drives success, this editorial highlights that future research should focus on the context of interventions, use shared … [Read more...] about The Kitchen and the Cook: Context and Roles in Community Health Worker Programs
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Supporting the Community’s Health Advocates: Initial Insights into the Implementation of a Dual-Purpose Educational and Supportive Group for Community Health Workers
The Lunch and Learn program in Maryland supports community health workers (CHWs) through virtual education and peer connection. Launched in 2023, it offered twice-monthly online sessions with expert talks, Q&A, and peer-support time. Over the first year, participation grew, and CHWs reported that the program helped both their learning and well-being. This approach shows … [Read more...] about Supporting the Community’s Health Advocates: Initial Insights into the Implementation of a Dual-Purpose Educational and Supportive Group for Community Health Workers
The mental health benefit of a community-based home-visiting program for prenatal women: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in China
This study looked at whether home visits by community health workers could improve the mental health of pregnant women in rural China. Overall, the visits did not improve mental health for all women. However, they did help women who had strong support from their families, especially those with supportive husbands. The findings suggest that home visit programs work better when … [Read more...] about The mental health benefit of a community-based home-visiting program for prenatal women: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in China
Exploring the implementation of community health worker program in Fiji An exploratory qualitative study
This study explored how the community health worker program works in Fiji. It found that community health workers play an important role in improving basic health care and are trusted by their communities. There is strong government support, good supervision, and high motivation among workers. However, the program faces challenges, including uneven management, gaps in training, … [Read more...] about Exploring the implementation of community health worker program in Fiji An exploratory qualitative study
Awareness and Knowledge About Autism Among ASHA Workers: A Cross-sectional Study
This study looked at how much ASHA workers in India know about autism. Results showed many had limited awareness of its symptoms, course, and care. Workers who had attended lectures on developmental disorders knew more. The findings highlight the need for targeted training to help ASHA workers identify and refer children with autism earlier for support. … [Read more...] about Awareness and Knowledge About Autism Among ASHA Workers: A Cross-sectional Study