This study explored a home-visiting program called PST4PPD, led by bilingual community health workers, for low-income Latina mothers at risk of postpartum depression (PPD). Results showed significant reductions in depressive symptoms and increases in self-efficacy among participants. With a high completion rate and positive outcomes, the study highlights the potential of such … [Read more...] about Home Visits for Postpartum Depression Intervention among Low-Income Latinas: Results from the PST4PPD Project
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Evidence on the impact of community health workers in the prevention, identification, and management of undernutrition amongst children under the age of five in conflict-affected or fragile settings: a systematic literature review
Malnutrition, especially undernutrition, is a major global problem, particularly affecting children under five years old in conflict-affected, fragile settings (CAFS). Community health worker (CHW) models have been used to tackle this issue, but there's limited systematic evidence on their effectiveness in CAFS. In this review, 25 studies from 10 countries were analyzed to … [Read more...] about Evidence on the impact of community health workers in the prevention, identification, and management of undernutrition amongst children under the age of five in conflict-affected or fragile settings: a systematic literature review
The role of community health workers in COVID-19 home-based care: Lessons learned from Rwanda
Rwanda faced significant challenges in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, including strain on healthcare systems, lack of infrastructure, and disruptions to routine services. To address these issues, Rwanda introduced a home-based care model in September 2020, which involved training community health workers (CHWs) to manage mild COVID-19 cases and support pandemic response … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in COVID-19 home-based care: Lessons learned from Rwanda
A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Interventions for African American Women: Implications for Promoting Health Equity
This review examines cervical cancer screening and prevention interventions for African American women in the United States, aiming to promote health equity. Out of 1970 articles, 23 met the criteria, showing various strategies like community health workers and patient navigation. Health education interventions, particularly when combined with patient navigation or community … [Read more...] about A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Interventions for African American Women: Implications for Promoting Health Equity
Impact of community health workers on diabetes management in an urban United States Community with high diabetes burden through the COVID pandemic
This study investigated the impact of a Community Health Worker (CHW) program on diabetes management during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Indianapolis Neighborhoods. Results showed that patients with CHWs had better glucose control and fewer diabetes-related complications compared to those without CHWs, both before and during the pandemic. The CHW program helped patients maintain … [Read more...] about Impact of community health workers on diabetes management in an urban United States Community with high diabetes burden through the COVID pandemic