China

Healthcare and Social Needs of Older Adults in Underserved Urban Communities: Insights from Community Health Workers

This study looked at the challenges older adults face in a low-income district of Hong Kong and how community health workers (CHWs) support them. Many seniors struggled with poor housing, chronic illness, mobility issues, and limited access to healthcare. CHWs played an important role in offering support but faced problems like heavy workloads and little training. The study … [Read more...] about Healthcare and Social Needs of Older Adults in Underserved Urban Communities: Insights from Community Health Workers

This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in Shanghai encourage older adults to get the flu vaccine. Researchers interviewed 15 CHWs and found that while most were willing to recommend the vaccine, many were cautious. Their approach was shaped by concerns about trust, meeting patients’ needs, avoiding blame, and the impact of COVID-19. The study suggests creating … [Read more...] about Exploring community health workers’ perspectives on recommending influenza vaccination to older adults: a phenomenological study

Advance Directives (ADs) help ensure patient wishes are respected at the end of life, but awareness of ADs in China is low. This study surveyed 426 community health workers (CHWs) in southwestern China to understand their knowledge and attitudes toward ADs. Only 23% had heard of ADs, though 83% supported the idea. Less than half said they would sign one themselves. The biggest … [Read more...] about Community health workers’ knowledge and attitudes toward advance directives in China – a cross-sectional study

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

This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in Shanghai encourage older adults to get the flu vaccine. While most were willing to recommend the vaccine, many were cautious and focused on avoiding blame or harming their reputation. Their actions were shaped by personal beliefs, community expectations, their own skills, and lessons from COVID-19. The study suggests … [Read more...] about Exploring community health workers’ perspectives on recommending influenza vaccination to older adults: a phenomenological study