This study explored how community-based health workers build trusting relationships with families in three child and youth health services in New Zealand. The study found that trust grew when workers responded to families’ immediate needs, supported them with longer-term challenges, shared experiences, and stayed connected with families over time. Trust was also strengthened … [Read more...] about ‘She Got Me Through the Toughest Times’: Exploring How Strong Relationships Between Families and Community Health Workers Are Developed in Three Non-Profits in Waitaha Canterbury, New Zealand
Qualitative
Community Health Worker–Reported Observations of Physical and Mental Disabilities among Children in Rural Setting in Rwanda
This study looked at how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rwanda identify children with physical and mental disabilities in their communities. Of the 358 CHWs surveyed, nearly two-thirds had identified at least one child with a disability, and most reported referring these children to health facilities. Female CHWs and those with more years of experience were more likely to … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker–Reported Observations of Physical and Mental Disabilities among Children in Rural Setting in Rwanda
Empowering community health workers as local and national tuberculosis champions in South Africa using participatory action research: insights from the UseMyVoice project
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in rural South Africa could play a stronger role in the tuberculosis (TB) response. Through working closely with CHWs, the researchers found that TB stigma, limited training, unsafe working conditions, and unfair pay were major challenges. CHWs developed community activities and advocacy efforts that helped improve … [Read more...] about Empowering community health workers as local and national tuberculosis champions in South Africa using participatory action research: insights from the UseMyVoice project
What does resilience and well-being mean to community health workers? An exploratory study in the upper east region, Ghana
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Ghana understand resilience and well-being in their daily lives and work. It found that CHWs rely on personal determination, support from family and their communities, and their faith to cope with challenges. They also described well-being as including good physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual … [Read more...] about What does resilience and well-being mean to community health workers? An exploratory study in the upper east region, Ghana
Amplifying Community Voices Through a Community Health Worker-Led Model for Authentic Community Engagement
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help build stronger partnerships between health, public health, and social service organizations by involving communities in decision-making. CHWs worked as equal members of the research team and helped identify trust, open communication, and strong relationships as the foundation of meaningful community engagement. … [Read more...] about Amplifying Community Voices Through a Community Health Worker-Led Model for Authentic Community Engagement