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
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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
Bringing malaria diagnosis and treatment closer to the people: economic rationale for expanding malaria community case management to all ages in a rural district in Madagascar
This study looked at whether allowing community health workers in Madagascar to treat malaria in people of all ages, not just young children, would be a good use of resources. Researchers found that this expanded care approach could save lives, improve access to treatment, and reduce healthcare costs overall. Even when considering all program expenses, the benefits outweighed … [Read more...] about Bringing malaria diagnosis and treatment closer to the people: economic rationale for expanding malaria community case management to all ages in a rural district in Madagascar
A qualitative study on ASHA workers’ perspective on HPV self-sampling in Sikkim India
This study looked at how HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening can work in Sikkim, India, with help from ASHA workers. Interviews with 20 ASHAs showed that home testing was convenient and well accepted by the community. ASHAs played a key role in educating and guiding women, and mobile phones helped with sharing results. Success depended on proper training, community … [Read more...] about A qualitative study on ASHA workers’ perspective on HPV self-sampling in Sikkim India
Community satisfaction with the process of curative care administered by community health workers in the Boussé and Boussouma health districts in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is working to improve healthcare for children through community health workers. This study looked at what affects the quality of care they provide. It found that while many families do use these services, some avoid them at first, often because they worry it will waste time or are advised to go elsewhere. Key factors that influenced care quality included how easy … [Read more...] about Community satisfaction with the process of curative care administered by community health workers in the Boussé and Boussouma health districts in Burkina Faso