This study explored what community health workers in Migori County need to effectively teach families about the malaria vaccine, and whether digital tools could support their training. CHWs preferred in-person sessions with visual aids, though some were open to digital learning. Limited digital skills, language barriers, phone access, and costs made digital training difficult. … [Read more...] about Strengthening Vaccine Uptake: A Qualitative Assessment of Community Health Worker Educational Resource Needs and Community Perspectives on Vaccination in Western Kenya
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Facilitators and barriers of Community Case management of Malaria implementation in Homabay, Busia and Kakamega Counties, Kenya
This study looked at how community health volunteers (CHVs) help fight malaria by diagnosing and treating it within communities. Researchers surveyed 528 households and held discussions and interviews to understand what helps or hinders this work. They found that most households had received malaria services and were satisfied with CHV care. Successful efforts included … [Read more...] about Facilitators and barriers of Community Case management of Malaria implementation in Homabay, Busia and Kakamega Counties, Kenya
Community health worker-facilitated telehealth for moderate-severe hypertension care in Kenya and Uganda: A randomized controlled trial
This study tested if using telehealth, with help from community health workers (CHWs), could better control high blood pressure in rural Uganda and Kenya. Adults with severe hypertension were given either regular clinic visits or home-based telehealth care supported by CHWs. After 6 months, 77% of those in the telehealth group had their blood pressure under control, compared to … [Read more...] about Community health worker-facilitated telehealth for moderate-severe hypertension care in Kenya and Uganda: A randomized controlled trial
Multi-sector determinants of implementation and sustainment for non-specialist treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in Kenya: a concept mapping study
Kenya needs more trained mental health workers to meet the growing demand for care, especially for depression and trauma. One way to fill this gap is by training non-specialists, like community health workers, to help provide services. However, this approach hasn't been widely used in Kenya. This study worked with 30 experts from different sectors to identify what helps or … [Read more...] about Multi-sector determinants of implementation and sustainment for non-specialist treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in Kenya: a concept mapping study
Implementation and Evaluation of an mOral Health Training Program for Community Health Workers in Kenya
There aren’t enough oral health professionals in many places, especially in Africa. To help fix this, a new mobile oral health course was created for Community Health Workers (CHWs) by Harvard and WHO-AFRO. This study looked at how well the course worked when tested in Kenya and other parts of the world. Nearly 6,000 people enrolled, and over 2,400 completed the course. Most … [Read more...] about Implementation and Evaluation of an mOral Health Training Program for Community Health Workers in Kenya