This article looks at the barriers faced by community health workers (CHWs) in performing house calls in low-income and violent communities. The objective is to understand the challenges with regards to access to primary health care in developing countries. The study was carried out through field investigations in two clinics and telephone surveys with a sample of about 1,690 … [Read more...] about Assessing community health workers’ conditions for delivering care to patients in low-income communities.
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
Cluster Randomized Trial for Hypertension Control: Effect on Lifestyles and Body Weight.
Lifestyle modifications such as a healthy diet, regular physical activity and maintaining a health weight are important practices for hypertensive individuals. In this cluster randomized trail, conducted between 2013 to 2016, community health workers (CHWs) delivered a multicomponent intervention targeting hypertensive patients at the health system, provider and family level. … [Read more...] about Cluster Randomized Trial for Hypertension Control: Effect on Lifestyles and Body Weight.
Podcast: The Key Role of Community Health Workers in Integrated Care Delivery Systems.
In October 2018, the world celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Alma Ata declaration at the Global Conference on Primary Care in Astana, Kazakhstan. Acknowledging that the Alma Ata declaration represents a historic landmark for global health practitioners, Partners In Health hosted a one day pre-meeting to the Astana Conference to explore: "Health Systems and Delivery … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Key Role of Community Health Workers in Integrated Care Delivery Systems.
Assessment of the Knowledge of Brazilian Community Health Workers regarding prenatal care
The provision of routine prenatal care is a crucial step towards reduction of health risks in women and their children that is typically the responsibility of primary health providers, often carried out by community health workers (CHWs). This cross-sectional study ascertained CHW awareness regarding (1) their general responsibilities (2) initial contact with pregnant women (3) … [Read more...] about Assessment of the Knowledge of Brazilian Community Health Workers regarding prenatal care
Empowering Community Health Workers With Mobile Technology to Treat Diabetes
The global prevalence of diabetes has been rising steadily since the 1980s and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are struggling to manage the epidemic. This article looks at a clinical decision support smartphone app designed to provide support to community health workers in rural Guatemala . The app aids with lay help community health workers manage diabetes among … [Read more...] about Empowering Community Health Workers With Mobile Technology to Treat Diabetes
