This study looked at how training community health workers (CHWs) in Rwanda helped them deliver the Bandebereho program, which aims to reduce intimate partner violence. After the training, CHWs had better attitudes about gender equality, felt more confident to run the program, and saw improvements in their relationships at home and in their community work. The study shows that … [Read more...] about Equipping community health workers in Rwanda to deliver a gender transformative parenting program to prevent violence against women and children at scale
Evaluation
Implementing active surveillance for tuberculosis: A quality improvement project
This study looked at how well community health workers (CHWs) in South Africa were doing TB screening in their communities. At first, there were no records showing they had done any screenings. After some improvements, more people were screened, but recordkeeping remained poor. The team also tried using mobile technology, but it didn’t work out. Although the CHWs were willing … [Read more...] about Implementing active surveillance for tuberculosis: A quality improvement project
Leading Vaccine Gap Closure with Community Health Workers: The CPESN Missouri Health Equity Approach
This program in Missouri added community health worker (CHW) training to pharmacy technicians to help improve vaccination rates. In just six months, it showed promising results, including better vaccine coverage, increased pharmacy revenue, and lower healthcare costs. Pharmacy staff found the program helpful, especially the training and support provided. The main challenges … [Read more...] about Leading Vaccine Gap Closure with Community Health Workers: The CPESN Missouri Health Equity Approach
Examining the Preliminary Effectiveness on Knowledge of a Tobacco Cessation Facilitator Training for Community Health Workers
This study looked at how a special training program called C.H.A.N.G.E. helped community health workers (CHWs) in Chicago improve their knowledge about helping people quit tobacco. The program focused on serving people with low incomes, who often have less access to support. Before the training, CHWs knew little about tobacco cessation, but their knowledge improved a lot … [Read more...] about Examining the Preliminary Effectiveness on Knowledge of a Tobacco Cessation Facilitator Training for Community Health Workers
A formative evaluation of potential barriers and facilitators to inform effective implementation of a community-based hypertension care program in rural South Africa: The IMPACT-BP trial
In rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, most people with high blood pressure are not getting it under control. To help fix this, researchers looked at how care is currently provided in clinics and what might help or get in the way of a new community-based program (IMPACT-BP). They talked with clinic staff, community health workers (CHWs), community leaders, and patients. … [Read more...] about A formative evaluation of potential barriers and facilitators to inform effective implementation of a community-based hypertension care program in rural South Africa: The IMPACT-BP trial