This review looked at studies from 2010 to 2022 on community health workers (CHWs) helping to manage hypertension. Out of 122 articles, only seven were from low-income countries. Most studies had CHWs focus on health education (61%) and blood pressure checks (60%), while only three studies involved them in giving medication. Interventions mostly took place in people's homes … [Read more...] about Task-sharing with community health workers to treat hypertension: a scoping review
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Evaluating the Adoption of mHealth Technologies by Community Health Workers to Improve the Use of Maternal Health Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic Review
This review looked at the impact of mobile health (mHealth) use by community health workers (CHWs) on maternal health services in sub-Saharan Africa. It focused on antenatal care (ANC), facility-based births, and postnatal care (PNC). Out of 10 studies, most showed that mHealth use by CHWs increased the use of these services. The review also identified factors that help or … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Adoption of mHealth Technologies by Community Health Workers to Improve the Use of Maternal Health Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic Review
Maternal and Child Health Training of Traditional Birth Attendants and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
In remote communities, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) play a key role in maternal and child health, but their integration with modern healthcare is debated. This study reviewed the impact of training TBAs on pregnancy outcomes. Training was found to reduce perinatal and neonatal mortality, but not stillbirth. However, there are concerns about the quality of existing … [Read more...] about Maternal and Child Health Training of Traditional Birth Attendants and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Examining the role of community health workers amid extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
This review looks at how community health workers (CHWs) help during extreme weather events (EWEs) in low- and middle-income countries. CHWs play key roles in providing healthcare, supporting access to services, educating communities, collecting data, offering mental health support, and responding to weather-related emergencies. The review identifies barriers and opportunities … [Read more...] about Examining the role of community health workers amid extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Strengthening primary health care through community health workers in South Asia
This paper reviews community health worker (CHW) programs in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, highlighting their roles in health education, community services, and maternal and child health. While CHWs have had successes, challenges remain. To improve CHW programs and achieve Universal Health Coverage, the paper suggests focusing on better integrating CHWs … [Read more...] about Strengthening primary health care through community health workers in South Asia