Philippines

Health literacy on physical therapy among senior citizens with physical disability and barangay health workers

This study explored the understanding of physical therapy (PT) among senior citizens with disabilities and community health workers (CHWs) in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It found that most CHWs were women, aged 40–69, with limited education, which could affect their understanding of PT. Senior citizens, mostly with musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis, also had low health … [Read more...] about Health literacy on physical therapy among senior citizens with physical disability and barangay health workers

Community Health Workers (CHWs), especially women, face gender bias and low pay, often working in unpaid roles. This study examined the struggles of female Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) through a gender lens, revealing a system of male dominance in community health programs. Most BHWs were married, middle-aged, had little education, and no prior jobs, reflecting missed … [Read more...] about The Workforce of the Community Health Programs in the Partido District, Camarines Sur, Philippines: Through a Gender Lens

This study looked at three participatory tools used with community health workers (CHWs) in the Philippines, comparing how they worked and what kind of information they produced. The tools helped gather data on CHWs' roles and responsibilities, as well as broader challenges in healthcare delivery. Pairing CHWs for initial discussions encouraged open sharing of experiences, and … [Read more...] about Exploring the Use of Multiple Participatory Tools to Engage Community Health Workers in Program Evaluation and Implementation: A Case Study From the Philippines

This study looked at the role of community health workers (CHWs) in helping communities during extreme weather events in the Philippines. CHWs, trained by International Care Ministries, were interviewed to understand how their responsibilities and personal experiences affected their ability to support communities. The study found that CHWs' ability to help during disasters was … [Read more...] about Examining extreme weather event preparedness, response, and recovery among community health workers in Negros Oriental, Philippines: A qualitative study

This study examines how an innovative COVID-19 program in the Philippines, which combined testing with health risk assessments for other diseases, affected the stress levels of community health workers. Using a survey of 128 workers, it found that factors like age, years of service, gender, and employment status influenced their perception of the program's innovativeness. … [Read more...] about The Influence of COVID-19 Program Innovativeness on Occupational Stress Outcomes of Community Health Workers in a Selected City Health Department in the Philippines