Mixed Methods

Integrating humanities in healthcare: a mixed-methods study for development and testing of a humanities curriculum for front-line health workers in Karachi, Pakistan

In Pakistan, lady health workers (LHWs) play a crucial role in providing maternal and child health services but face low pay and heavy workloads. To help them better connect with and support their patients, the researchers created a training program based on local art and literature aimed at enhancing their empathy, communication, and compassion. This program was tested with … [Read more...] about Integrating humanities in healthcare: a mixed-methods study for development and testing of a humanities curriculum for front-line health workers in Karachi, Pakistan

This study looked at how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Wakiso district, Uganda, accept digital payments. Most CHWs had used mobile money before, and over half were open to using digital payments. The study found that CHWs who trusted digital payments were more likely to use them, while those worried about risks were less likely to adopt them. Qualitative interviews … [Read more...] about Adoptability of digital payments for community health workers in peri-urban Uganda: A case study of Wakiso district

This study tested a community-based program to manage high blood pressure in Haiti, where only 13% of people with hypertension have it under control. The program involved 100 adults with uncontrolled hypertension, who received regular visits from community health workers (CHWs) and doctors over 12 months. These visits included blood pressure checks, lifestyle advice, medication … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of community-based hypertension management on hypertension in the urban slums of Haiti: A mixed methods study

This study examined how community-based approaches, particularly involving community health workers (CHWs), affect the uptake of malaria prevention in pregnancy (IPTp-SP) and antenatal care in sub-Saharan Africa. By reviewing various studies, the researchers found that CHW involvement increased the number of pregnant women receiving two or more doses of IPTp-SP and did not … [Read more...] about Community-based strategies to increase coverage of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine in sub-Saharan Africa

This program aimed to boost diabetes self-management in a low-income community by partnering with Community Health Workers (CHWs). The CHWs were trained to provide health coaching and collect data as part of a food-based health intervention. The program, which served Southeast Asian, Latino, and African American communities, included training and resources in multiple … [Read more...] about Enhancing Community Health Workers’ Capacity for Diabetes Coaching: A Collaborative Approach to Support High-Need Residents