In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Somalia faced challenges in responding due to a fragile health system. This study highlights the crucial role of community health workers as frontline responders for community-based surveillance. Over 30% of detected COVID-19 cases were identified through community based surveillance systems, and community health workers … [Read more...] about The importance of community health workers as frontline responders during the COVID-19 pandemic, Somalia, 2020-2021
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Labour conditions in dual-cadre community health worker programmes: a systematic review.
Community health workers, mainly women, play a vital role in improving health outcomes and equity, offering a good return on investment. However, many are unpaid, especially in the Africa region where over 80% are not salaried. Some countries use dual-cadre systems, combining paid and unpaid workers, to address health workers shortages. While volunteering can be positive, … [Read more...] about Labour conditions in dual-cadre community health worker programmes: a systematic review.
A Review of Community Health Worker Integration in Health Departments
Community health workers (CHWs) play a vital role in connecting marginalized communities with healthcare and social services. This study examines how health departments (HDs) are integrating CHWs into their workforce and state-level policies for CHW training and certification. Findings reveal that HDs partner with organizations to employ CHWs, leading to enhanced community … [Read more...] about A Review of Community Health Worker Integration in Health Departments
Home Visits for Postpartum Depression Intervention among Low-Income Latinas: Results from the PST4PPD Project
This study explored a home-visiting program called PST4PPD, led by bilingual community health workers, for low-income Latina mothers at risk of postpartum depression (PPD). Results showed significant reductions in depressive symptoms and increases in self-efficacy among participants. With a high completion rate and positive outcomes, the study highlights the potential of such … [Read more...] about Home Visits for Postpartum Depression Intervention among Low-Income Latinas: Results from the PST4PPD Project
Evidence on the impact of community health workers in the prevention, identification, and management of undernutrition amongst children under the age of five in conflict-affected or fragile settings: a systematic literature review
Malnutrition, especially undernutrition, is a major global problem, particularly affecting children under five years old in conflict-affected, fragile settings (CAFS). Community health worker (CHW) models have been used to tackle this issue, but there's limited systematic evidence on their effectiveness in CAFS. In this review, 25 studies from 10 countries were analyzed to … [Read more...] about Evidence on the impact of community health workers in the prevention, identification, and management of undernutrition amongst children under the age of five in conflict-affected or fragile settings: a systematic literature review