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A Remote Intervention Based on mHealth and Community Health Workers for Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in People With HIV: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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This pilot study tested a new program that uses both community health worker (CHW) support and mobile tools to help people with HIV stick to their medication. The program included an app, a smart pill bottle, and regular CHW check-ins, all done remotely. It was found to be easy to use and helpful, with some signs that it may improve medication use and help more people reach an … [Read more...] about A Remote Intervention Based on mHealth and Community Health Workers for Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in People With HIV: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Coaching Community Volunteers to Support Children With Disabilities: A Brief Report

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This study explored whether coaching adult volunteers to support children with disabilities (CWD) in a church setting could increase their inclusion. The intervention showed positive results, with improvements in participation and satisfaction for CWD, as well as better social connections. The study suggests that coaching community members to support CWD is a feasible way to … [Read more...] about Coaching Community Volunteers to Support Children With Disabilities: A Brief Report

“I feel like my job is to give patients hope” – perspectives of Community Health Workers and employers in Iowa: a mixed methods study

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This study looked at Community Health Workers (CHWs) and their employers in Iowa to understand their roles, training needs, and challenges. Interviews and surveys showed that CHWs do a wide variety of tasks and often receive training on the job, but many still feel they need more training. Employers said that funding is a major barrier to running CHW programs. While CHWs feel … [Read more...] about “I feel like my job is to give patients hope” – perspectives of Community Health Workers and employers in Iowa: a mixed methods study

Moving away from volunteerism in community health? Motivations and wellbeing among urban and rural Ethiopian volunteers

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This study looks at how unpaid community health workers (mostly women) in Ethiopia continued to work without pay, even as the government claimed it was moving away from volunteer-based health programs. The research compares two groups—one in cities focused on HIV care, and one in rural areas focused on general health. It shows that both groups were still expected to work for … [Read more...] about Moving away from volunteerism in community health? Motivations and wellbeing among urban and rural Ethiopian volunteers

Effectiveness and uptake of WhatsApp-based HIV microlearning for healthcare workers in remote South African clinics: a pragmatic, mixed-methods, cluster-randomised trial

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This study tested short HIV training lessons sent through WhatsApp to nurses and community health workers in South Africa. Most participants read the lessons quickly, and the training improved their knowledge and how they cared for patients. Patient care improved by 21% after the training. The approach was simple, well-received, and shows promise as an easy and low-cost way to … [Read more...] about Effectiveness and uptake of WhatsApp-based HIV microlearning for healthcare workers in remote South African clinics: a pragmatic, mixed-methods, cluster-randomised trial