This study looked at how adding supportive supervision helped improve a program for treating high blood pressure in 60 health centers in Nigeria. The program used community health workers to lead care. From 2020 to 2023, regular supervision visits were done, and the results showed better patient care, more accurate records, and improved staffing. Some challenges remained, like … [Read more...] about Supportive supervision visits in a large community hypertension programme in Nigeria: implementation methods and outcomes
Qualitative
Supporting healthcare in rural communities in Thailand: An exploratory qualitative study to understand the role and current mental health practices of village health volunteers
This study looked at how village health volunteers (VHVs) in rural Thailand support people with mental health needs. Interviews with VHVs, nurses, caregivers, and a person with lived experience showed that VHVs mostly focus on physical health and have little training or support for mental health care. Challenges include stigma, heavy workloads, and lack of mental health … [Read more...] about Supporting healthcare in rural communities in Thailand: An exploratory qualitative study to understand the role and current mental health practices of village health volunteers
An intersectional analysis of the participation of community health workers in matrix support in mental health
This study looked at how gender, race, and education affect the involvement of community health workers in mental health support teams in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Most community health workers were Black women with high school education, while most mental health professionals were white women with college degrees. These differences led to unequal relationships and often excluded … [Read more...] about An intersectional analysis of the participation of community health workers in matrix support in mental health
Community perspectives on foot care interventions delivered by community health workers
This study explored community opinions on foot care services provided by community health workers (CHWs) for people with diabetes in Indonesia. Interviews with patients, their families, CHWs, and healthcare professionals revealed that the intervention was generally accepted but faced some practical challenges, such as issues with community involvement and healthcare policies. … [Read more...] about Community perspectives on foot care interventions delivered by community health workers
“I Feel Like It Should Be a Big Part of Our Training”: Feasibility and Perceptions of a Motivational Interviewing Training for Community Health Workers
This study explored how feasible it is to train community health workers (CHWs) in motivational interviewing (MI). A group of 24 CHWs in Oklahoma took part in the training, which included online modules and one in-person session. The results showed that the training was well-received and feasible, with most CHWs finding it useful and increasing their use of MI. The training was … [Read more...] about “I Feel Like It Should Be a Big Part of Our Training”: Feasibility and Perceptions of a Motivational Interviewing Training for Community Health Workers
