Vision y Compromiso offers a 50-hour program that trains promotores to become advocates for addressing inequalities in local policies. The training focuses on engaging community members in a respectful way to create lasting social and environmental changes. The program is conducted virtually. To register, please contact the organization. … [Read more...] about Advocacy and Leadership Training for Promotores
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Projected Cost Savings of a Community Health Worker Model for Asthma Home Visits in the Massachusetts Pediatric Medicaid Population
A community health worker (CHW)-led asthma home visiting program improved asthma outcomes and reduced healthcare costs for children in Massachusetts. This study projected savings for expanding the CHW model to MassHealth pediatric patients with uncontrolled asthma. The analysis found potential savings of $566 per patient, totaling $774,515 for 1,367 children. Expanding the CHW … [Read more...] about Projected Cost Savings of a Community Health Worker Model for Asthma Home Visits in the Massachusetts Pediatric Medicaid Population
Ethics and professionalism among community health workers in Tamil Nadu, India: A qualitative study
This study explored ethics and professionalism among community health workers (CHWs) in Tamil Nadu. It found that CHWs often went beyond their duties to help the community. Their approach to decision-making varied from shared to paternalistic. While aware of privacy and confidentiality, these topics were not widely discussed. CHWs' work reflected societal norms of gender, … [Read more...] about Ethics and professionalism among community health workers in Tamil Nadu, India: A qualitative study
Home visits versus fixed-site care by community health workers and child survival: a cluster-randomized trial, Mali
This study tested if regular home visits by trained community health workers (CHWs) could improve child survival in rural Mali. In a trial from 2017 to 2020, 137 villages were divided into two groups: one received CHW home visits, while the other received care at fixed locations. Both groups had improved health centers and free services. Over three years, under-five mortality … [Read more...] about Home visits versus fixed-site care by community health workers and child survival: a cluster-randomized trial, Mali
Development of a Tool for the Assessment of Job Satisfaction amongst the Community Health Workers
This study aimed to create a tool to measure job satisfaction among community health workers (CHWs) based on factors related to individuals, the community, and the health system. A survey was given to 92 CHWs in rural Madhya Pradesh, India. After analysis, a 13-item scale was finalized, focusing on the health system, supervision, peer support, and personal job satisfaction. The … [Read more...] about Development of a Tool for the Assessment of Job Satisfaction amongst the Community Health Workers