This study explored community views on what helps or prevents meaningful community engagement in improving health and well-being. Community health workers led discussions in four communities in South Carolina and found that many people felt excluded from decision-making and did not trust outside organizations due to past experiences. Participants said that real engagement … [Read more...] about Translating Community Voices to Build Meaningful Engagement: A Community Health Worker Led Study
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Community Health Workers’ Perspective on Family Functioning Among Sri Lankan Refugees
This study explored how community health workers view family challenges among Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in India. Through group discussions with 18 community health workers, researchers found that migration stress affects parenting, family relationships, and overall well-being. Community health workers help families manage these challenges by offering support, connecting … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Perspective on Family Functioning Among Sri Lankan Refugees
Adapting and Validating Tools to Assess the Usability and Acceptability of mHealth Tools Among Community Health Workers in Rural Settings: Development and Usability Study
This study developed and tested a tool to measure how easy and acceptable mobile health apps are for community health workers in Rwanda. The tool was adapted from existing questionnaires and simplified to match the local language and education level of health workers. After testing it with experts and community health workers, the final 22-question tool was found to be clear, … [Read more...] about Adapting and Validating Tools to Assess the Usability and Acceptability of mHealth Tools Among Community Health Workers in Rural Settings: Development and Usability Study
How is academic medicine engaging with community health workers in the United States?: a systematic review
This review examined how academic medical institutions work with community health workers. Across 136 studies, community health workers were involved in health programs, workforce training, and community-based research. Most studies showed that programs including community health workers improved health outcomes. They also helped with community engagement, recruiting … [Read more...] about How is academic medicine engaging with community health workers in the United States?: a systematic review
A digital adaptation of the WHO’s Self-Help Plus psychological intervention to alleviate stress among community health workers: a mixed-methods evaluation of the SAMBHAV program in rural India
This study tested a smartphone-based mental health program designed to reduce stress and burnout among community health workers in rural India. Forty women health workers used a digital version of a WHO self-help program over 12 weeks. Their stress levels decreased, and most found the app helpful and easy to use, though some had minor difficulties navigating it. Participants … [Read more...] about A digital adaptation of the WHO’s Self-Help Plus psychological intervention to alleviate stress among community health workers: a mixed-methods evaluation of the SAMBHAV program in rural India