This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) helped fight COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries. CHWs played a key role by educating communities, tracing contacts, supporting quarantine, helping with vaccinations, and keeping basic health services going. However, they faced challenges like lack of supplies, poor protection, low pay, and stigma. The study … [Read more...] about A scoping review of the roles, challenges, and strategies for enhancing the performance of community health workers in the response against COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries
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Urban Community Health Workers in Punjab, India: A Qualitative Study of ASHAs’ Roles in the Health System
India’s ASHA program is the world’s largest community health worker initiative, but most research has focused on rural areas. This study looked at how urban ASHAs work in Punjab, India. Through interviews, observations, and focus groups, researchers found that urban ASHAs are key in helping vulnerable people access healthcare. However, they face big challenges, including being … [Read more...] about Urban Community Health Workers in Punjab, India: A Qualitative Study of ASHAs’ Roles in the Health System
A Case Study of CHW Integration in Two Health Departments in Southern Arizona
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) are involved in two local health departments. CHWs help build trust, provide services, raise community concerns, and address social issues. However, challenges like hiring rules, low pay, limited understanding of their role, and lack of long-term funding make their work harder. The study highlights what is needed to … [Read more...] about A Case Study of CHW Integration in Two Health Departments in Southern Arizona
Patient Navigation Increases Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Immigrants in the U.S.: A Systematic Review
This review looked at how patient navigation (PN) programs help increase cancer screening among immigrants in the U.S. Immigrants often get fewer cancer screenings due to barriers like language and limited knowledge of the health system. The review found that PN programs, especially those led by bilingual community health workers, greatly improved screening rates for … [Read more...] about Patient Navigation Increases Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Immigrants in the U.S.: A Systematic Review
The Training Effectiveness and Usability Evaluation of the Thai Version of the Oral Health Assessment Tool (T-OHAT) Mobile Application for Village Health Volunteers
This study tested a new mobile app designed to help village health volunteers (VHVs) in Thailand screen for dental problems in people who have trouble getting to a dentist, such as those in remote or rural areas. After a short training, the volunteers used the app to assess oral health and refer patients. Their results were closely aligned with dentists' assessments, and most … [Read more...] about The Training Effectiveness and Usability Evaluation of the Thai Version of the Oral Health Assessment Tool (T-OHAT) Mobile Application for Village Health Volunteers