In this randomized control trial, researchers evaluated the efficacy of a home-based asthma education program administered by CHWs. Researchers recruited 151 children with persistent asthma and measured days with asthma symptoms as reported by the primary caregiver. Seventy-five children were assigned to the intervention group, and data was collected at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months … [Read more...] about A randomized controlled trial of a community health worker delivered home-based asthma intervention to improve pediatric asthma outcomes
Education
Training community health workers for the COVID-19 response, India
This article details a COVID-19 training program for community health workers in Bihar, India. Fifteen thousand CHWs enrolled in the training which took place in May 2021. During the one-day event, CHWs were educated on how to identify potential cases of COVID-19, how to monitor patients and arrange testing, and how to work alongside local health centers. One month later, 80 … [Read more...] about Training community health workers for the COVID-19 response, India
Village health workers as health diplomats: negotiating health and study participation in a malaria elimination trial in The Gambia
In this mixed-methods study, researchers in The Gambia set out to assess reductions in malaria prevalence within communities where village health workers (VHWs) are present. VHWs administered antimalarial drugs to acutely ill individuals and their close contacts. The study concludes that VHWs have the capacity to treat and reduce negative malaria-related outcomes, while … [Read more...] about Village health workers as health diplomats: negotiating health and study participation in a malaria elimination trial in The Gambia
Innovative COVID-19 Programs to Rapidly Serve New Mexico: Project ECHO
This case study evaluated Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), a telemonitoring program connecting healthcare providers with subject experts. In March 2020, Project ECHO created 10 COVID-19 telemonitoring programs to address public health needs of rural/underserved areas. By evaluating these programs and the sessions provided, this paper demonstrated how … [Read more...] about Innovative COVID-19 Programs to Rapidly Serve New Mexico: Project ECHO
Bridging the Gap Between Resources and Marginalized Families
To address educational gaps for people with historically marginalized backgrounds, schools have been working to provide supporting resources by incorporating community health and education workers (CHEWs) trained in cultural humility, emotional intelligence, community organizing, and school district standards. They served as liaisons between families, resources, and schools, … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap Between Resources and Marginalized Families