The ARCHWAy program in Atlanta trains and supports Community Health Workers (CHWs) through both classroom and hands-on learning. An evaluation showed that participants gained skills in helping people with mental health needs, chronic illnesses, and barriers to care. They rated the training highly and reported learning how to build trust, navigate health systems, and empower … [Read more...] about Evaluating the impact of a community health worker training program
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Community Health Worker Adherence to Self-Determination Theory in the Women’s Initiative Supporting Health Intervention-Based Study
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) with past incarceration experience supported women recently released from prison through the WISH program, which helps them access care for HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use. The researchers analyzed 15 recorded sessions and found that CHWs often encouraged independence, confidence, and connection, while also using … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Adherence to Self-Determination Theory in the Women’s Initiative Supporting Health Intervention-Based Study
Evaluation of mHealth Usage Logs for Health Provider Performance in HIV Care in Zambézia Province, Mozambique
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in Mozambique used a mobile app called mUzima to support people living with HIV. Data from nearly 9,000 visits showed that CHWs worked about 3 days a week, spent around 3 minutes recording each visit, and used the app for about 3 hours a day. Many CHWs entered data after hours and even on weekends. The findings show that … [Read more...] about Evaluation of mHealth Usage Logs for Health Provider Performance in HIV Care in Zambézia Province, Mozambique
Feasibility of a combined online and in-person training model on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling for village health workers in rural Qinghai, China
This study tested a new training model for village health workers in rural China to improve infant and young child feeding counselling. The program included two days of online training and one day in-person. Over 90% of workers completed the training, and their knowledge improved significantly. Both health workers and caregivers were highly satisfied, with most caregivers … [Read more...] about Feasibility of a combined online and in-person training model on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling for village health workers in rural Qinghai, China
Empowering community health workers in Malawi to deliver gender responsive life skills training for adolescent mothers to overcome social exclusion
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) in Malawi were trained to better support adolescent mothers. After attending workshops, the CHWs became more open and supportive, moving away from judgmental attitudes. The training helped them deliver life skills sessions in a more gender-responsive way, showing that such programs can improve support for young mothers. … [Read more...] about Empowering community health workers in Malawi to deliver gender responsive life skills training for adolescent mothers to overcome social exclusion