This study looked at whether a practical training program could improve the skills and knowledge of nurse midwives in India. Before the training, there were clear gaps, especially in areas like mental health and tobacco control. After the training, both knowledge and practical skills improved a lot, including tasks like checking blood pressure, identifying pregnancy, and caring … [Read more...] about Effect of Comprehensive Training Package of National Health Programs on Knowledge and Skills of Auxiliary Nurse Midwives in Haryana, India
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Medicaid Expansion for La Comunidad Latina in North Carolina: Community Health Workers’ Role in Outreach
This study looked at how Latino communities in North Carolina experienced enrolling in Medicaid after expansion. Many people either did not enroll or tried but were unsuccessful, often due to limited understanding of how health insurance works. Language barriers and being foreign-born also made enrollment more difficult. Community health workers, who often speak the same … [Read more...] about Medicaid Expansion for La Comunidad Latina in North Carolina: Community Health Workers’ Role in Outreach
From Brazil to the UK and back: Bidirectional learning through community health worker partnerships
This study describes how Brazil and the UK worked together to learn from each other’s community health worker programs. By sharing experiences, training together, and building strong partnerships, both sides were able to improve how they support community health. Key factors for success included trust, clear shared goals, open communication, and equal participation. The study … [Read more...] about From Brazil to the UK and back: Bidirectional learning through community health worker partnerships
Cost-Effectiveness of a Community Health Workers-Led Multicomponent Hypertension Intervention in Selected Health Centers in Rwanda: 12-Month Trial- Based Analysis from a Health Care System Perspective
This study looked at whether a program led by community health workers could help people control high blood pressure in Rwanda and whether it was worth the cost. The program included home visits, health education, and support for monitoring blood pressure. Patients in the program had clear improvements in their blood pressure compared to those receiving usual care, although the … [Read more...] about Cost-Effectiveness of a Community Health Workers-Led Multicomponent Hypertension Intervention in Selected Health Centers in Rwanda: 12-Month Trial- Based Analysis from a Health Care System Perspective
Effect of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention on Physical Activity in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Health Care in the Brazilian Amazon
This study examined whether community health workers could help people with type 2 diabetes become more physically active in the Brazilian Amazon. Trained workers visited participants at home six times over six months and encouraged lifestyle changes, including regular physical activity. While overall activity levels did not increase greatly, the program helped many previously … [Read more...] about Effect of a Community Health Worker-Led Intervention on Physical Activity in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Health Care in the Brazilian Amazon