This study looked at how Community Influencers, who are trusted community volunteers, worked with other Community Health Workers during polio eradication, routine vaccination, and the COVID-19 response in India. Interviews showed that strong working relationships helped volunteers share knowledge, support each other, and stay motivated. These relationships helped improve … [Read more...] about Fostering community human resources for health: The story of the community influencers engagement in the CORE group partners project, India
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‘She Got Me Through the Toughest Times’: Exploring How Strong Relationships Between Families and Community Health Workers Are Developed in Three Non-Profits in Waitaha Canterbury, New Zealand
This study explored how community-based health workers build trusting relationships with families in three child and youth health services in New Zealand. The study found that trust grew when workers responded to families’ immediate needs, supported them with longer-term challenges, shared experiences, and stayed connected with families over time. Trust was also strengthened … [Read more...] about ‘She Got Me Through the Toughest Times’: Exploring How Strong Relationships Between Families and Community Health Workers Are Developed in Three Non-Profits in Waitaha Canterbury, New Zealand
“To Get the Patient the Best Care”: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Health Worker Integration in North Carolina Federally Qualified Health Centers
This study found that community health workers improve patient care by helping people manage chronic diseases, connect with needed services, and stay engaged in their healthcare. Successful integration of community health workers into health centers depends on clear role definitions, supportive leadership, good communication, training, and involving community health workers in … [Read more...] about “To Get the Patient the Best Care”: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Health Worker Integration in North Carolina Federally Qualified Health Centers
The role of community health workers in strengthening health system resilience in Somalia
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) can strengthen Somalia’s health system in the face of conflict, disease outbreaks, and limited healthcare services. It found that CHWs have helped improve access to care, supported maternal health services, and played an important role during the COVID-19 response. However, their impact is limited by inconsistent training, … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in strengthening health system resilience in Somalia
Cost-Effectiveness Assessment of Community Health Workers in Non-Communicable Disease Management An Implementation Science Perspective in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This review looked at studies on whether community health worker programs for long-term diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure are worth the cost in low- and middle-income countries. It combined evidence from multiple studies and found that these programs are usually good value for money, often saving costs or providing strong health benefits relative to what is spent. … [Read more...] about Cost-Effectiveness Assessment of Community Health Workers in Non-Communicable Disease Management An Implementation Science Perspective in Low- and Middle-Income Countries