Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular death worldwide, with increasing prevalence in Nigeria. This study assessed the role of community health workers (CHWs) in managing hypertension and patient satisfaction with their care. A mixed-method study involved 381 CHWs and interviews with 14 patients across five Nigerian states. Results showed that 31% of CHWs … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in the management of hypertension in Nigeria
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Assessing the impact of a community-based psychodrama intervention on mental health promotion of adolescents and young adults in Mozambique: A mixed-methods study
This study assessed the impact and acceptability of a community-based psychodrama intervention for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Beira, Mozambique, both with and without HIV. Over July and August 2023, trained community health workers conducted weekly sessions for AYAs aged 15–24. Of the 354 participants, 315 attended the sessions with a 94.4% participation rate. The … [Read more...] about Assessing the impact of a community-based psychodrama intervention on mental health promotion of adolescents and young adults in Mozambique: A mixed-methods study
“That Was an Eye Opener for Me”: Mixed-Methods Outcomes Educating Texas Community Health Workers on HPV Vaccination Using Project ECHO®
This study explores the potential of community health workers (CHWs) to boost HPV vaccination rates through education and addressing vaccine hesitancy. The American Cancer Society's HPV Cancer Free Texas Project implemented an eight-session vaccination education program for CHWs in 2020–2021, offered in English and Spanish. Of the 146 CHWs who participated, there were … [Read more...] about “That Was an Eye Opener for Me”: Mixed-Methods Outcomes Educating Texas Community Health Workers on HPV Vaccination Using Project ECHO®
Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment
Togo's National Malaria Control Programme tested a new home-based malaria management approach in rural areas from 2014 to 2017. Community health workers visited homes weekly to test for malaria and provide treatment. The study involved over 11,000 people, and results showed high positivity rates, especially among children and during the rainy season. Factors like having a fever … [Read more...] about Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment
A mixed-method study exploring the practice experiences and resource needs of a statewide cross-sector service navigation workforce
This study examines the experiences and needs of 91 service navigators, such as family navigators and community health workers, through surveys and interviews. Navigators rated all aspects of their work as very important, but their resource needs varied by location. There was a moderate association between self-efficacy and attitudes towards evidence-based practices (EBPs), … [Read more...] about A mixed-method study exploring the practice experiences and resource needs of a statewide cross-sector service navigation workforce
