Community health agents (CHAs) in Peru highlighted that women often face barriers, disrespect, and limited roles at home. They believe empowering women requires better education, inclusion in decisions, and independence, supported by families and communities. These focus group discussions identified that women CHAs, with their community influence, can play a key role in driving … [Read more...] about Community Health Agents Dismantling Gender Norms in a Machismo Society
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Designing with Community Health Workers in Latin America
This project focuses on designing a mobile app for community health workers (CHWs) in rural and remote areas of Peru to screen older adults for dementia. CHWs play a vital role in Peru’s healthcare system, bridging gaps due to limited resources. The app helps evaluate cognitive and functional abilities of older adults. The design aims to keep CHWs motivated, as they often work … [Read more...] about Designing with Community Health Workers in Latin America
The Role of Community Health Agents in Promoting Social Change in Peru
This study examines the impact of Community Health Agents (CHAs) on gender and social norms in peri-urban areas of Peru. Through group discussions with 53 female CHAs, it was found that their role led to changes in family dynamics, including increased support and status, and shifts in gender roles within households. Additionally, CHAs experienced greater respect and recognition … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Agents in Promoting Social Change in Peru
Hear my Voice: Understanding how community health workers in the Peruvian Amazon expanded their roles to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through Community-Based Participatory Action Research
The purpose of this study was to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the responsibilities of CHWs from indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon so policymakers can support indigenous health efforts. Through photovoice, four main themes that emerged: 1) the collapse of social infrastructure, 2) the community adaptations and struggles, 3) the use of medicinal … [Read more...] about Hear my Voice: Understanding how community health workers in the Peruvian Amazon expanded their roles to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through Community-Based Participatory Action Research
Digital Health Technologies for Maternal and Child Health in Africa and Other Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Cross-disciplinary Scoping Review With Stakeholder Consultation
This review sought to synthesize the existing published literature in three major disciplines on the use of digital health interventions for maternal and child health (MCH) in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The disciplines under investigation included public health, social sciences applied to health, and … [Read more...] about Digital Health Technologies for Maternal and Child Health in Africa and Other Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Cross-disciplinary Scoping Review With Stakeholder Consultation