This study aims to create recommendations to enhance the impact of Community Health Worker (CHW) programs in reducing health inequities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By reviewing 167 studies from 33 LMICs, it assesses how effectively CHWs reach and improve health for the most disadvantaged groups. It also identifies key challenges and supportive factors for … [Read more...] about Optimising Equity Impacts Of Community Health Worker Programmes In Low- And Middle- Income Countries
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Patient Navigator & Community Health Worker Training. Level 1: Health Fundamentals Level 2: Care Coordination
The Patient Navigator & Community Health Worker Training at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus offers two levels of training for individuals already working in health roles. Level 1: Health Fundamentals is for lay healthcare workers or those with some college experience, focusing on patient support during health screenings, linking them to resources, and … [Read more...] about Patient Navigator & Community Health Worker Training. Level 1: Health Fundamentals Level 2: Care Coordination
Advocacy and Leadership Training for Promotores
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
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