The ASHA program in India is the world’s largest all-female community health worker initiative, but little is known about how ASHAs work in cities. This study explored the roles and challenges of urban ASHAs in Punjab through interviews, focus groups, and observation. Urban ASHAs play a key role in connecting vulnerable communities to healthcare, but they face major challenges … [Read more...] about Urban community health workers in Punjab, India: A qualitative study of ASHAs’ roles in the health system
CHW Role
Development of a Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Rural Guatemala
In San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala, many women face barriers to cervical cancer screening. This project trained community health workers (CHWs) to educate women and distribute HPV self-swab kits. Samples were collected at home, tested in a lab, and women with positive results received free follow-up care, including same-day treatment for early cases. From February to November … [Read more...] about Development of a Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Rural Guatemala
Promoting Healthy Foundations: Medicaid Opportunities to Support Community Health Workers in Child Health Care
Community health workers (CHWs) help improve children’s health by connecting families to services, providing support, and coordinating care. With Medicaid funding, health systems can create sustainable programs that include CHWs to improve access and address workforce gaps. This brief shares examples of successful CHW models and highlights how Medicaid can play a key role in … [Read more...] about Promoting Healthy Foundations: Medicaid Opportunities to Support Community Health Workers in Child Health Care
Home-based digital counselling by frontline community workers for anxiety and depression symptoms in rural Sindh, Pakistan the mPareshan intervention
This study tested a digital mental health program called mPareshan in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Trained lady health workers used a mobile app to screen and counsel adults with mild to moderate anxiety or depression during routine home visits. Of the 98 people who started the program, 92 completed six monthly sessions. After the sessions, their anxiety and depression scores dropped … [Read more...] about Home-based digital counselling by frontline community workers for anxiety and depression symptoms in rural Sindh, Pakistan the mPareshan intervention
Community health workers for mental health care in refugee camps a scoping review
This review looked at ways to provide mental health support in refugee camps across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It compared using outside experts with training refugees to support their own communities. The findings show that empowering refugees to take on these roles leads to more sustainable, culturally appropriate care and strengthens community … [Read more...] about Community health workers for mental health care in refugee camps a scoping review
