CHW training

Outcomes of a Medical Interpreter Training Program for Community Health Workers in a Rural Area of the State of Kansas, USA

This study evaluated a medical interpreter training program for bilingual community health workers in rural Kansas and found that it successfully improved their ability to help Spanish-speaking patients communicate with healthcare providers. Most participants completed the training and qualified to pursue national interpreter certification. They reported greater knowledge, … [Read more...] about Outcomes of a Medical Interpreter Training Program for Community Health Workers in a Rural Area of the State of Kansas, USA

This study in rural India tested a digital training program for community health workers to help them recognize signs of schizophrenia and refer people for care. Twenty community health workers took part and shared their views through group discussions and surveys. They found the training useful and realized they had often seen symptoms in their communities without knowing what … [Read more...] about Acceptability of a digital program for training community health workers in the early detection and referral of schizophrenia in rural India: A mixed-methods pilot study

This article looks at how artificial intelligence can support training and work of young community health volunteers. It explains that AI tools can help them learn better, stay motivated, and improve how they deliver health services, especially in low-resource areas. The authors also stress that these tools must be designed in a fair and inclusive way so they do not increase … [Read more...] about Transforming public health practice through artificial intelligence: strengthening youth community health volunteer capacity

This study in Harare, Zimbabwe tested whether community health workers could help people with diabetes and high blood pressure better manage their conditions. Six clinics were involved, with over 600 patients split into two groups. One group received education sessions and monthly home visits for six months, while the other received usual care. People who got support from … [Read more...] about Evaluating the outcomes of a community-based health literacy intervention for hypertension and diabetes in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cluster randomized controlled trial

This study found that a community health worker-led education program could help women in rural South Africa detect and seek treatment for breast cancer earlier, leading to better health outcomes and fewer deaths. The program was especially effective in reducing differences in survival between rural and urban women and between Black and non-Black women. It was also found to be … [Read more...] about Equity impact and cost-effectiveness of a community health worker breast cancer educational programme in rural South Africa: a modelling study