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Centering the Voices of Community Health Workers Through Digital Storytelling

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Community health workers (CHWs) play a key role in improving health and reducing disparities, but their voices are often unheard. This project used digital storytelling to share the experiences of four CHWs in Colorado. These videos aim to raise awareness, inspire others in healthcare, influence policies, and help break down barriers facing the CHW workforce. … [Read more...] about Centering the Voices of Community Health Workers Through Digital Storytelling

Home-based digital counselling by frontline community workers for anxiety and depression symptoms in rural Sindh, Pakistan the mPareshan intervention

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This study tested a digital mental health program called mPareshan in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Trained lady health workers used a mobile app to screen and counsel adults with mild to moderate anxiety or depression during routine home visits. Of the 98 people who started the program, 92 completed six monthly sessions. After the sessions, their anxiety and depression scores dropped … [Read more...] about Home-based digital counselling by frontline community workers for anxiety and depression symptoms in rural Sindh, Pakistan the mPareshan intervention

Developing a WHO African Region mOral Health Curriculum for Community Health Workers

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The WHO African Regional Office developed a digital training program called mOral Health to train community health workers (CHWs) in oral health care. This program aims to improve access to basic oral health services across Africa, where trained dental professionals are scarce. Using mobile technology, the curriculum teaches CHWs how to prevent and manage oral diseases as part … [Read more...] about Developing a WHO African Region mOral Health Curriculum for Community Health Workers

Improving Community Health Workers’ Knowledge In Early Stunting Detection Through Anthropometric Training And The Beraksi Application

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This study tested whether training with the BERAKSI mobile app could help community health workers better detect stunting in children. Before the training, just over half had good knowledge, while some had fair or poor understanding. After the training, all participants showed good knowledge. The results show that using the app and proper training can greatly improve CHWs’ … [Read more...] about Improving Community Health Workers’ Knowledge In Early Stunting Detection Through Anthropometric Training And The Beraksi Application

Implementing a Community Health Worker Model to Address Health-Related Social Needs in a Community Pharmacy Network: A Pragmatic Evaluation

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This study tested a program in New York where pharmacy staff were trained as community health workers to screen for social needs like food, housing, and transportation, and connect patients to support. Out of more than 1,000 people screened, nearly half of referrals were successfully resolved. The program also proved cost-effective, saving far more than it cost to run. The … [Read more...] about Implementing a Community Health Worker Model to Address Health-Related Social Needs in a Community Pharmacy Network: A Pragmatic Evaluation