This study looked at what female community health volunteers (FCHVs) in Nepal know and do about ear and hearing health. It involved 2,154 FCHVs from three districts and found that most used harmful methods like cotton buds or oil to clean their ears, and many treated ear problems without medical advice. While most knew that loud noise and infections can cause hearing loss, … [Read more...] about Ear Care and Hearing Health Awareness Among Female Community Health Volunteers in Nepal
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Experiences of community health workers in providing tobacco cessation support within antenatal care services in rural India
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in rural India helped pregnant women quit tobacco. From 2022 to 2024, CHWs were trained to talk to women about the dangers of tobacco and offer support to help them stop using it. The program was found to fit well into their regular work, and many women stopped using tobacco after a few months. CHWs suggested expanding … [Read more...] about Experiences of community health workers in providing tobacco cessation support within antenatal care services in rural India
Unpacking the Complex Determinants of the Performance of Accredited Social Health Activists in Bihar: A Qualitative Study
This study looks at what helps or hinders the work of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in Bihar, India. Using interviews, it finds that ASHAs face different challenges depending on the task. Tasks like immunization, surveys, and escorting mothers to hospitals are prioritized because they come with incentives or are closely monitored. In contrast, home visits for … [Read more...] about Unpacking the Complex Determinants of the Performance of Accredited Social Health Activists in Bihar: A Qualitative Study
Lay health worker-delivered case management for early episodes of psychosis in Bangkok, Thailand (Lay-CARE): a single-centre, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial
This study looked at whether trained lay health workers (non-specialists) could help people with early psychosis in Bangkok. They compared regular care with a program that included family support, help accessing services, and regular check-ins. After six months, those in the program showed better daily activity, self-care, and behavior than those who received regular care. … [Read more...] about Lay health worker-delivered case management for early episodes of psychosis in Bangkok, Thailand (Lay-CARE): a single-centre, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial
Acceptability and feasibility of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) testing using SD Biosensor by village malaria workers in Cambodia: a qualitative study
This study evaluated stakeholders’ perception on whether it is possible and acceptable to bring point-of-care glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) testing for malaria treatment to communities in Cambodia. Most people agreed the testing is valuable, and village malaria workers could do it well with proper training and support. However, some concerns like cost, device … [Read more...] about Acceptability and feasibility of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) testing using SD Biosensor by village malaria workers in Cambodia: a qualitative study