Podcast: Susan Keen, director of the Pathways to Better Health Program, discusses how CHWs are able to assist people with their social and health needs, have a direct impact on improving the overall health of a community, and decrease unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits. … [Read more...] about Podcast: CHWs in the Pathways to Better Health Program
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Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker-Led Diabetes Intervention among Older and Younger Latino Participants: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial
Older Latino adults experience a higher incidence of multiple coexisting medical conditions than non-Hispanics and whites and face barriers to diabetes self-management. The results of this REACH Detroit CHW randomized control intervention suggests that CHWs may be effective in reducing barriers to diabetes self-management. Using descriptive analysis and multiple … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker-Led Diabetes Intervention among Older and Younger Latino Participants: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial
A gender analysis of a national community health workers program: A case study of Afghanistan.
This qualitative resource explores the gendered dynamics of the CHW program in Afghanistan. It examines how broader societal gender norms affect the CHW program and suggests that the gendered division of health labour may provide opportunities for women's empowerment. … [Read more...] about A gender analysis of a national community health workers program: A case study of Afghanistan.
Piloting a mental health training programme for community health workers in South Africa: an exploration of changes in knowledge, confidence and attitudes
Despite psychiatric disorders contributing to a significant portion of the global disease burden, insufficient access to mental health services is widespread. This study examined its CHW mental health training program, developed in close collaboration with the Western Cape Department of Health, and evaluates the program’s success in improving the knowledge, skill and … [Read more...] about Piloting a mental health training programme for community health workers in South Africa: an exploration of changes in knowledge, confidence and attitudes
Role of Monetary Incentives on Motivation and Retention of Community Health Workers: An Experience in a Kenyan Community
Retaining trained CHWs is a challenge faced by many countries. This study assesses the role of monetary incentives on motivation and retention of CHWs in Kibwezi Sub-county, Kenya. … [Read more...] about Role of Monetary Incentives on Motivation and Retention of Community Health Workers: An Experience in a Kenyan Community