This review looked at different ways communities can be involved in improving health. It found strong evidence that community health workers and partnerships with faith-based organizations can help reduce health inequalities, especially in areas like heart disease prevention and cancer screening. The review also showed that culturally tailored approaches work better, but more … [Read more...] about Community engagement and empowerment to address health inequalities: A rapid evidence review
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Community health worker-supported oral health promotion in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of roles, interventions, and outcomes
This study reviewed how community health workers support oral health in low- and middle-income countries. It found that they help with education, home visits, screening for conditions like oral cancer, basic care, and referrals, sometimes using mobile tools. These efforts can improve access to care, but challenges like limited resources, weak referral systems, and lack of … [Read more...] about Community health worker-supported oral health promotion in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of roles, interventions, and outcomes
Community Health Worker-Delivered Interventions for Perinatal Mental Health in the United States: A Scoping Review
This study reviewed programs in the United States where community health workers support mothers with mental health challenges during and after pregnancy. It found that these programs often help reduce symptoms of depression, especially among low-income and minority women, by providing emotional support, practical guidance, and parenting skills. While results vary, most studies … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker-Delivered Interventions for Perinatal Mental Health in the United States: A Scoping Review
Trends in government and donor funding for vertical and horizontal community health worker programmes in sub-Saharan Africa
This study looked at how community health worker programs are funded in sub-Saharan Africa. It found that most of the money comes from donors and is mainly focused on specific diseases rather than overall health services, while governments contribute less but tend to support broader care. There is still a large funding gap, meaning many programs do not have enough resources. … [Read more...] about Trends in government and donor funding for vertical and horizontal community health worker programmes in sub-Saharan Africa
The Role of Community Health Workers in Tobacco Cessation: A Scoping Review
This study reviewed research on how community health workers help people quit tobacco in the United States. It found that these programs often lead to better quitting outcomes, especially among underserved groups, because CHWs build trust, provide ongoing support, connect people to treatment, and address everyday challenges that affect health. The study suggests expanding these … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in Tobacco Cessation: A Scoping Review