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Improving outcomes for children with malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia in Mozambique: A cluster randomised controlled trial of the inSCALE technology innovation

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This cluster randomized controlled trial evaluated a technology-based (mHealth) intervention package called Innovations At Scale For Community Access and Lasting Effects.  The package supports integrated community case management programs using CHWsto increase treatment coverage for children with malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia (MDP). Results showed an MDP prevalence of 53.5% … [Read more...] about Improving outcomes for children with malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia in Mozambique: A cluster randomised controlled trial of the inSCALE technology innovation

Improvement of community health worker counseling skills through early childhood development (ECD) videos, supervision and mentorship: A mixed methods pre-post evaluation from Tanzania

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This study evaluated an early childhood development (ECD) project in Tanzania, assessing the effect of mobile video use, supervision and mentorship to improve the quality of CHW counseling skills. Post intervention, two-thirds of caregivers reported that the father’s involvement with their child increased due to CHW visits. Male participation in home observation sessions … [Read more...] about Improvement of community health worker counseling skills through early childhood development (ECD) videos, supervision and mentorship: A mixed methods pre-post evaluation from Tanzania

Maternal Postpartum Depression Screening and Referral in a Latinx Immigrant Population: A Quality Improvement Study

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This study explored how a quality improvement project improves rates of screening and referrals with postpartum Latinx immigrant mothers. CHWs were designated to assist with postpartum depression (PPD) screening and referral for behavioral health services. Results demonstrated a 21% increase in screening of eligible postpartum mothers and referral rates to behavioral health … [Read more...] about Maternal Postpartum Depression Screening and Referral in a Latinx Immigrant Population: A Quality Improvement Study

Evaluation of the Community Health Worker Model for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

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This study explored the role of CHWs in COVID-19 response, recovery, and rebuilding and the importance, needs, and perils of CHW models. The ¡Andale! ¿Que Esperas? (AQE) vaccination campaign invested in the CHW workforce in California, expanding access to and instilling confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among Latinx communities.The results highlight the importance of  funding CHW … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Community Health Worker Model for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

Community-based diabetes prevention randomized controlled trial in refugees with depression: effects on metabolic outcomes and depression

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This study investigated the impact of three CHW interventions for diabetes prevention among Cambodian-Americans with depression. Results found that compared to the other interventions, patients participating in the “Eat, Walk, Sleep” and medication therapy management sessions with CHW-pharmacist teams showed a significant decrease in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) and a trend for … [Read more...] about Community-based diabetes prevention randomized controlled trial in refugees with depression: effects on metabolic outcomes and depression