During the COVID-19 pandemic, a team tested using drones to deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to remote Appalachian areas. Community health workers educated participants on PPE use, and drones delivered supplies to 10 clients. Most participants found the process easy, and mask-wearing increased from 60% to 90%. Participants rated PPE as effective in preventing … [Read more...] about Exploratory Pilot Study Engages Community Health Workers to Test Drone-Based Package Delivery System for Personal Protective Equipment in High-Risk Appalachia Population
CHW programs
Generalizing from qualitative data a case example using critical realist thematic analysis and mechanism mapping to evaluate a community health worker-led screening program in India
This study highlights how qualitative data and mechanism maps can improve the understanding of why health programs succeed or fail. Using a community health worker (CHW)-led gestational diabetes (GDM) screening program in Pune, India, as an example, researchers identified factors that increased screening uptake, such as CHWs' support and education efforts. However, treatment … [Read more...] about Generalizing from qualitative data a case example using critical realist thematic analysis and mechanism mapping to evaluate a community health worker-led screening program in India
A Community-Driven Approach to Rural Healthcare: Lessons from the CHE Model
This case study looks at how India’s rural areas face healthcare challenges due to a lack of qualified professionals and changing health needs. It highlights the Community Health Entrepreneurs (CHEs) model, developed by the Healing Fields Foundation, where rural women are trained to provide preventive care, collect health data, and offer telehealth support. CHEs play a key role … [Read more...] about A Community-Driven Approach to Rural Healthcare: Lessons from the CHE Model
Sustainable Financing For Kenyan Community Health Worker Programs
This study examines different ways to fund Kenya's community health worker (CHW) program by analyzing seven case studies. These include traditional grants, loans, social enterprises, and public-private partnerships. The research shows that while public funding has supported disease-specific projects, relying too much on external funding can be risky for long-term … [Read more...] about Sustainable Financing For Kenyan Community Health Worker Programs
The Power of Promotoras
Hispanics are the largest and fastest-growing population in the U.S., yet they face significant health inequities due to social challenges like limited healthcare access. Community health workers (CHWs), or promotoras in Hispanic communities, play a vital role in improving health outcomes by offering support, education, and care coordination. They have proven effective in … [Read more...] about The Power of Promotoras