This study explored how communication between community health workers (ASHAs) and pregnant women influences the use of maternal health services in rural India. Women reported that ASHAs regularly provided helpful information on pregnancy care, nutrition, mental health, government health programs, and possible pregnancy complications, which helped build trust and support. While … [Read more...] about A qualitative examination of interpersonal communication between Community Health Workers (CHW) and pregnant women in Kerala, India
Community Engagement
Culturally and linguistically appropriate vaccine education (CLAVE) for Indigenous communities: design and implementation study of a community-based approach to digital vaccine education in the Central Highlands of Guatemala
This study tested a multilingual vaccine education campaign shared through social media and community health workers. The campaign reached hundreds of thousands of people and showed strong engagement, especially in local languages. Community health workers found the videos and materials useful and used them often when talking about vaccines. The study suggests that combining … [Read more...] about Culturally and linguistically appropriate vaccine education (CLAVE) for Indigenous communities: design and implementation study of a community-based approach to digital vaccine education in the Central Highlands of Guatemala
Community engagement and empowerment to address health inequalities: A rapid evidence review
This review looked at different ways communities can be involved in improving health. It found strong evidence that community health workers and partnerships with faith-based organizations can help reduce health inequalities, especially in areas like heart disease prevention and cancer screening. The review also showed that culturally tailored approaches work better, but more … [Read more...] about Community engagement and empowerment to address health inequalities: A rapid evidence review
Promotores program to increase Hispanic/Latino(a) participation in Alzheimer’s disease research
This study looked at whether trained community health workers, known as Promotores, could help increase participation of Hispanic and Latino communities in Alzheimer’s research. The training improved their understanding of research and brain health, and they were just as successful as clinic-based recruitment in enrolling participants into studies. The findings show that … [Read more...] about Promotores program to increase Hispanic/Latino(a) participation in Alzheimer’s disease research
Frontline Voices of care: How community health workers cultivate relationships
This study looked at how community health workers supported Latino communities during and after COVID-19. It found that they built strong relationships by listening with empathy, respecting culture, building trust over time, and helping people connect to services and reliable health information. Because they were part of the communities they served, they were able to support … [Read more...] about Frontline Voices of care: How community health workers cultivate relationships