This study examines the impact of Community Health Agents (CHAs) on gender and social norms in peri-urban areas of Peru. Through group discussions with 53 female CHAs, it was found that their role led to changes in family dynamics, including increased support and status, and shifts in gender roles within households. Additionally, CHAs experienced greater respect and recognition … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Agents in Promoting Social Change in Peru
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Prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais state, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2018
This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers (CHWs) in Montes Claros, Brazil. Of the 675 CHWs surveyed, 25.8% showed inadequate work ability. Factors such as longer service length, poor health status, depressive symptoms, and voice disorders were associated with this outcome. The … [Read more...] about Prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais state, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2018
Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000–2021
This rapid review explores the feasibility of community health workers (CHWs) administering vaccines to expand immunization access in under-reached communities. It identified 23 CHW cadres in 20 countries administering vaccines, facing challenges like inadequate training, supply chain issues, and heavy workload. To enhance immunization coverage, countries should ensure CHWs … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000–2021
A randomized control trial of a combined community health worker and re-entry intervention for people with HIV recently released from jail who use substances
This study focused on people with HIV who use substances and are recently released from jail. It tested a combined intervention involving community health workers (CHW) and a re-entry organization to improve HIV and substance use outcomes. Results showed improved substance use outcomes but no significant difference in HIV viral suppression outcomes compared to standard care. … [Read more...] about A randomized control trial of a combined community health worker and re-entry intervention for people with HIV recently released from jail who use substances
Adaption and pilot testing of a lay HIV supporter program for traditional healers a mixed methods study in rural Uganda
In rural Uganda, many people living with HIV (PLWH) struggle to stay in care. Traditional healers (TH) are often the first point of contact for healthcare. This study adapted a program to train TH in supporting PLWH who have stopped treatment. The adapted program successfully helped PLWH return to care and adhere to treatment. TH provided psychosocial support and acted as a … [Read more...] about Adaption and pilot testing of a lay HIV supporter program for traditional healers a mixed methods study in rural Uganda