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Sustainability of a 12-month lifestyle intervention delivered by community health workers in reducing blood pressure in Nepal: 5-year follow-up of the COBIN open-label, cluster randomised trial

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This study aimed to investigate sustainable blood pressure reduction through a 12-month lifestyle intervention led by CHWs in Nepal.  Results show that from baseline to 60 months, the mean systolic blood pressure increased by 10·4 mm Hg in the intervention group and 6·0 mm Hg (4·6–7·5) in the control group. The authors conclude that  CHW-led lifestyle counseling and blood … [Read more...] about Sustainability of a 12-month lifestyle intervention delivered by community health workers in reducing blood pressure in Nepal: 5-year follow-up of the COBIN open-label, cluster randomised trial

Implementing community-based health program in conflict settings: documenting experiences from the Central African Republic and South Sudan

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This study explored the feasibility, barriers, and strategies for context-specific agile programming in armed conflict affected settings through community-based health services in the Central African Republic and South Sudan. Community engagement, collaboration and negotiating safe passage; comprehensive delivery of services; and continued training were key strategies … [Read more...] about Implementing community-based health program in conflict settings: documenting experiences from the Central African Republic and South Sudan

Heart 2 Heart: Pilot Study of a Church-Based Community Health Worker Intervention for African Americans with Hypertension

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This study explores the implications of a church-based community health worker (CHW) intervention to reduce blood pressure among African Americans. Interventions included support and strategies to improve diet and medication adherence. Results from the study included a mean change in systolic blood pressure of -5 mm/Hg, an increase in medication adherence at follow-up, and a … [Read more...] about Heart 2 Heart: Pilot Study of a Church-Based Community Health Worker Intervention for African Americans with Hypertension

Starting at the community: Treatment-seeking pathways of children with suspected severe malaria in Uganda

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While CHWs are key in identifying malaria cases, skilled clinical care is needed for children under five years of age with severe malaria. This study aimed to  identify post-referral treatment-seeking pathways for appropriate antimalarial treatment in children less than five years with suspected severe malaria. Results showed that 96% visited a second provider after attending a … [Read more...] about Starting at the community: Treatment-seeking pathways of children with suspected severe malaria in Uganda

A framework for community health worker optimisation in conflict settings: prerequisites and possibilities from Northwest Syria

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This study aimed to identify and assess factors for optimal CHW programmes in conflict settings, specifically Northwest Syria. The authors assert that, to be effective, CHW programs in conflict settings  need to respond to contextual factors.They conclude that while the dynamics of humanitarian funding restrictions, health system capacity and governance structures present … [Read more...] about A framework for community health worker optimisation in conflict settings: prerequisites and possibilities from Northwest Syria