A program in Chicago used community health workers (CHWs) to visit homes and help manage pediatric asthma, aiming to reduce asthma-related health issues and hospital visits. The study included 123 children, mostly non-Hispanic black, aged 2–18. After participating, children had fewer daytime and nighttime asthma symptoms and used less rescue medication. Emergency department … [Read more...] about Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities: A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluating barriers to reaching women with public health information in remote communities in Mali
This study explored how women in two rural communities in Mali accessed free audio health messages via mobile phones and identified barriers they faced. The research included focus groups and interviews with community members, revealing that women trusted health information from various sources like radio and community centers. Community health workers or agents were also cited … [Read more...] about Evaluating barriers to reaching women with public health information in remote communities in Mali
Assessing the knowledge and skill of ASHA community health workers in blood pressure measurement and primary care of hypertension
In India, where hypertension is a major issue, a study in Chhattisgarh trained 38,000 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) to measure blood pressure and provide related advice. The training's effectiveness was tested with two groups of CHWs from rural and urban areas. Results showed that most CHWs performed well in both skills and knowledge tests. Rural CHWs averaged a … [Read more...] about Assessing the knowledge and skill of ASHA community health workers in blood pressure measurement and primary care of hypertension
Malaria community case management usage and quality of malaria care in a moderate Plasmodium falciparum burden region of Chadiza District, Zambia
This report examines malaria case management in Chadiza District, Zambia, where community case management (CCM) programs are expanding to include all ages, not just children under 5. A survey of 11,030 participants found a malaria prevalence of 19.1%, with school-aged children showing the highest rates at 28.8%. Among those who reported fever, a significant number sought … [Read more...] about Malaria community case management usage and quality of malaria care in a moderate Plasmodium falciparum burden region of Chadiza District, Zambia
The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies in Supporting and Hiring Community Health Workers
As communities in the U.S. face barriers to accessing healthcare—like distance, limited medical staff, and social challenges—community health workers (CHWs) are vital. They build trust, help clients navigate services, and empower communities to advocate for themselves. With healthcare access shrinking, public health agencies should partner with CHWs, who have a strong track … [Read more...] about The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies in Supporting and Hiring Community Health Workers