In Haiti, CHWs, called “agents de santé communautaire polyvalent” (ASCPs), are the primary deliverers of health information and services, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brief highlights the demographics, services provided, and challenges ASCPs faced during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds that ASCPs continued providing health services during … [Read more...] about Exploring community health worker roles, support, and experiences in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Haiti
Health care delivery
Opportunities for and Perceptions of Integrating Community Health Workers Via the Affordable Care Act: Medicaid Health Homes
Medicaid Health Homes (MHHs) are an innovative way to engage CHWs, seeking to improve patients' health by providing care coordination for chronic conditions via virtual health care networks for states with expanded Medicaid access. Through qualitative interviews, this study aimed to understand the perceptions of MHH administrators regarding CHW engagement in MHHs, along with … [Read more...] about Opportunities for and Perceptions of Integrating Community Health Workers Via the Affordable Care Act: Medicaid Health Homes
Early Lessons From Launching an Innovative Community Health Household Model Across 3 Country Contexts
Community health workers (CHWs) are an essential part of the health workforce and are integrated throughout health systems. Partners In Health (PIH), a nongovernmental organization, incorporated the “household model” (HHM) in 3 countries where larger health care system strengthening partnerships already exist. The HMM was deployed in Liberia, Mexico, and Malawi to address … [Read more...] about Early Lessons From Launching an Innovative Community Health Household Model Across 3 Country Contexts
“Eternally restarting” or “a branch line of continuity”? Exploring consequences of external shocks on community health systems in Haiti
Community health systems (CHS) are integral in promoting well-being in humanitarian settings, such as Haiti, that face disruptive socio-political and environmental shocks. Haiti’s community health workers (CHWs) are critical intermediaries and this study explores how shocks influence CHS functionality and resilience in the country. Respondents recommended government support … [Read more...] about “Eternally restarting” or “a branch line of continuity”? Exploring consequences of external shocks on community health systems in Haiti
Digital Health-Enabled Community-Centered Care (D-CCC): A Scalable Model to Empower Future Community Health Workers utilizing Human-in-the-Loop AI
Digital Health-Enabled Community-Centered Care (D-CCC) aims to amplify CHWs reach through a form of AI, designed for and with CHWs. Currently, CHWs have integrated mobile-based CCC care through mHealth platforms. This paper proposes the use of D-CCC to expand communication between CHWs and the community; therefore, extending CHW reach and contact with the community. … [Read more...] about Digital Health-Enabled Community-Centered Care (D-CCC): A Scalable Model to Empower Future Community Health Workers utilizing Human-in-the-Loop AI