In rural Lesotho, a pilot study tested whether community health workers (CHWs) could screen people for high blood pressure and diabetes in their homes. Ten CHWs visited 687 households and screened over 1,800 people. About 27% had high blood pressure, and around 5% had diabetes. Community members welcomed the screenings and trusted the CHWs. The study showed that CHW-led testing … [Read more...] about Feasibility and Acceptability of Diabetes and Hypertension Screening and Diagnosis by Community Health Workers in Rural Lesotho: A Mixed‑Methods Pilot Study
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A co-designed conceptual educational framework for midwives to train Indigenous traditional birth attendants in low resource settings of remote Papua New Guinea
In rural Papua New Guinea, many women give birth without access to midwives or proper health facilities. This study created a culturally sensitive training framework to help midwives teach and support traditional birth attendants. The framework emphasizes trust, respect, and practical learning to improve care for mothers and newborns. By linking traditional birth attendants … [Read more...] about A co-designed conceptual educational framework for midwives to train Indigenous traditional birth attendants in low resource settings of remote Papua New Guinea
Function, Collaboration and Challenges of Community Health Workers in the Congolese Health System: A Qualitative Multi-Stakeholder Study in the Health District of Dolisie
In the Republic of Congo, a shortage of health workers has led to greater reliance on community health workers (CHWs) to support primary care. This study explored how CHWs work with health professionals in the Dolisie district. Interviews and focus groups showed that CHWs are mostly young and often women, serving in their own communities. They play a key role in raising … [Read more...] about Function, Collaboration and Challenges of Community Health Workers in the Congolese Health System: A Qualitative Multi-Stakeholder Study in the Health District of Dolisie
CHWs’ and Health Personnel Perspectives in Yellow Fever Surveillance: A Qualitative Study in Two Health Districts of the Northwest Region of Cameroon
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in Northwest Cameroon help detect and respond to yellow fever, especially in conflict-affected areas. CHWs were trusted and played a key role in surveillance but faced challenges like limited training, poor feedback, and cultural barriers. The study highlights the need to better support CHWs, include gender-sensitive … [Read more...] about CHWs’ and Health Personnel Perspectives in Yellow Fever Surveillance: A Qualitative Study in Two Health Districts of the Northwest Region of Cameroon
Evaluating the impact of structured training programs for village health workers on healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings: Evidence from The Gambia
This study looked at how training programs can improve the skills of Village Health Workers (VHWs) in The Gambia. VHWs were trained on child health, nutrition, sanitation, and disease prevention. Results showed a big increase in knowledge and skills after training, especially among older participants and those with more education. Men and women performed equally well. The … [Read more...] about Evaluating the impact of structured training programs for village health workers on healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings: Evidence from The Gambia