This study developed and tested a new program called START (SupporT for ADHD and Related Treatment), where community health workers support families of children recently diagnosed with ADHD. Eighteen families participated, and most reported high satisfaction, saying START made them more open to using medication, therapy, or school services. Families also showed increased … [Read more...] about Equity-Centered Development of a Community Health Worker Intervention to Improve Engagement in Care for ADHD
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Supporting community health workers in South Africa for context-specific food and nutrition literacy: implementation of a multi-media education-entertainment intervention
This study tested whether comics and short video clips shared through mobile platforms could improve food and nutrition knowledge among community health workers in South Africa. After six months, participants showed better skills in meal preparation, planning, and overall nutrition literacy. The results suggest that multimedia education can be a useful tool to strengthen CHWs’ … [Read more...] about Supporting community health workers in South Africa for context-specific food and nutrition literacy: implementation of a multi-media education-entertainment intervention
Integrative Empowerment Intervention of Community Health Workers In Controlling Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) With A Herbal- Based Local Wisdom Approach
This study tested whether training could help community health workers use local herbal knowledge to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Fifty-seven workers in Wagir received a structured empowerment session. After the training, their knowledge and skills improved significantly. The results show that empowering CHWs with herbal-based local wisdom can strengthen … [Read more...] about Integrative Empowerment Intervention of Community Health Workers In Controlling Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) With A Herbal- Based Local Wisdom Approach
Caring Within Platform Capitalism: Community Health Workers’ Perspectives on Social Media for Health Promotion and Advocacy
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) use social media in their work. Through interviews and group discussions in one of the southeastern U.S. states, researchers found that while CHWs rarely post in official roles, they do use social media in other ways to support their communities and connect with peers. They often struggle with balancing personal and … [Read more...] about Caring Within Platform Capitalism: Community Health Workers’ Perspectives on Social Media for Health Promotion and Advocacy
Essential aid made fully visible: understanding the proCHW financing landscape analysing accessible donor data sources
This study looked at how much major global funders support professional community health workers (proCHWs). It found that most funders do not clearly track or report how much money goes to proCHWs, making it hard to know the true level of investment. Only two funders shared partial information, while the rest provided none. The study calls for better and more transparent … [Read more...] about Essential aid made fully visible: understanding the proCHW financing landscape analysing accessible donor data sources