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COVID-19

Community Health Workers Can Provide Psychosocial Support to the People During COVID-19 and Beyond in Low- and Middle- Income Countries

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Low- and middle-income countries have experienced a further decrease in the availability of already scarce mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors of this article argue that community health workers (CHWs) are well-positioned to provide mental health services at the community level, but have not been fully supported to do so. They suggest that with … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Can Provide Psychosocial Support to the People During COVID-19 and Beyond in Low- and Middle- Income Countries

Training Needs of Community Health Workers Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic in Texas: A Cross-Sectional Study

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The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the crucial role community health workers (CHWs) play in providing equitable healthcare in the United States. This cross-sectional study aimed to understand how COVID-19 impacted CHWs working conditions and training. The authors found training topics such as prevention of COVID-19, the clinical course of COVID-19, vulnerable populations, mental … [Read more...] about Training Needs of Community Health Workers Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic in Texas: A Cross-Sectional Study

Roles for mHealth to support Community Health Workers addressing COVID-19

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Community health workers (CHWs) have been and continue to be important members of the healthcare workforce, delivering critical care to their communities during the ongoing COVID19 Pandemic. The authors provide guidance on how mHealth can support and enhance CHWs during the pandemic. They highlight that mHealth can increase contact tracing, improve education and training for … [Read more...] about Roles for mHealth to support Community Health Workers addressing COVID-19