Community health workers (CHWs) play a vital role in provision of maternal and newborn health (MNH) services in low- and middle-income settings. However, a better understanding of the roles CHWs play in each setting: services, responsibilities, training duration and type of renumeration. This study presents information on CHWs providing MNH services in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, … [Read more...] about The roles of community health workers who provide maternal and newborn health services: case studies from Africa and Asia.
Journal articles
Zika virus knowledge, contraception use, and lessons learned from a Dominican Republic pilot study.
This study assessed knowledge about zika virus among communities in the Dominican Republic. It highlights Charlas, informal discussions lead by community health workers, as the most common source of information about zika virus. … [Read more...] about Zika virus knowledge, contraception use, and lessons learned from a Dominican Republic pilot study.
A Cancer Education-Plus-Navigation Intervention Implemented Within a Federally Qualified Health Center and Community-Based Settings.
While cancer screening tests are available, Latinos are screened at a lower rate than non-Hispanic whites. This study looked at the effectiveness of an evidence-based community health worker (CHW) intervention which was designed to increase screening rates, knowledge about screening guidelines and awareness about benefits of early detection. The project involved community and … [Read more...] about A Cancer Education-Plus-Navigation Intervention Implemented Within a Federally Qualified Health Center and Community-Based Settings.
Potential for a comprehensive stroke education: Assessing awareness about stroke among community health workers – A qualitative study from Urban Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The rising incidence of stroke is growing into a major public health concern. Yet, there is limited awareness about its risk factors and treatment procedures. This study involved a focus group discussion with Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in India to understand their level of awareness regarding stroke, its causes, and related treatment procedures. … [Read more...] about Potential for a comprehensive stroke education: Assessing awareness about stroke among community health workers – A qualitative study from Urban Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Beyond the Barefoot Doctors: Using Community Health Workers to Translate HIV Research to Service.
Miami-Dade County in the state of Florida, USA, faces the largest burden of new HIV infections in the nation. Building off the success of street-based HIV testing carried out by community health workers (CHWs), this study looks at a community-based approach for HIV testing among Black adults. This CHW-led intervention included providing education about risk factor modification, … [Read more...] about Beyond the Barefoot Doctors: Using Community Health Workers to Translate HIV Research to Service.