Evaluation

Effect of enhancing village health volunteer ability to promote engaged community-based interprofessional education

This study tested a short training program for village health volunteers (VHVs) to help them better support health education in their communities. After attending a two-day workshop, VHVs showed big improvements in their knowledge, attitudes, motivation, communication, and ability to understand health systems. However, there was no major change in their listening skills. Most … [Read more...] about Effect of enhancing village health volunteer ability to promote engaged community-based interprofessional education

Latina immigrants often face mental health challenges but have limited access to care. This study tested a program where community health workers (CHWs) were trained to support Latina women through group sessions aimed at reducing depression and anxiety. Five CHWs were trained and delivered the program to 37 women in Washington. The CHWs completed the training and delivered … [Read more...] about Assessing the Feasibility of a Community Health Worker-Delivered Mental Health Intervention for Latina Immigrant Women

This study evaluated a training program designed to improve medication adherence by pharmacy technicians and community health workers (CHWs). The program included online video lectures and an in-person session, focusing on skills to enhance adherence. After the training, both pharmacy technicians and CHWs showed significant improvements in their knowledge and confidence in … [Read more...] about Enhancing medication adherence in marginalized and minoritized communities: A brief training approach for pharmacy technicians and community health workers

This study looked at whether training community health workers (CHWs) could help adults with hearing loss in rural Alabama. Eighteen CHWs got a 3-day training, practiced their skills, and took quizzes and surveys before and after the training. A follow-up session was held 15 months later. Results showed CHWs improved in knowledge and confidence, especially after practicing in … [Read more...] about A Feasibility Study Evaluating a Community Health Worker Training Program to Support Adults With Hearing Loss in Rural Alabama Communities

This study focused on helping save mothers’ and babies’ lives in rural Somalia, where resources are limited. Using a math-based model, researchers figured out the best mix of health services that Community Health Workers (CHWs) could provide with the money and staff available. With 1,450 female health workers and a $435,000 budget, the model showed that about 15% of expected … [Read more...] about Constrained optimization: evaluating possible packages of community health interventions with competing resource requirements in Galmudug, Somalia