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Anticipated Acceptability of Blended Learning Among Lay Health Care Workers in Malawi: Qualitative Analysis Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model

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This study looked at how health workers in Malawi feel about using a mix of digital and face-to-face training to improve their skills in HIV testing programs. Interviews showed they liked the idea of flexible digital learning but still wanted in-person practice and feedback. They also needed help with using digital tools, access to devices, clear communication about training … [Read more...] about Anticipated Acceptability of Blended Learning Among Lay Health Care Workers in Malawi: Qualitative Analysis Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model

Valuing community health workers (CHWs): Opportunity costs and out-of-pocket spending among CHWs in the Indonesian stunting prevention program

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In Indonesia’s stunting prevention program, many community health workers (CHWs) work without a salary, handling tasks like monthly checkups, counseling, and home visits. This study interviewed 130 CHWs in rural Lombok to understand the financial burden they face. It found that over half were unhappy with the small payments they received. Their work was worth much more than … [Read more...] about Valuing community health workers (CHWs): Opportunity costs and out-of-pocket spending among CHWs in the Indonesian stunting prevention program

Feasibility of Deploying Community Health Workers to assist with Health-Related Social Needs and Hypertension in Community Care Clinics

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This small study tested using community health workers (CHWs) to help patients with high blood pressure and other needs. Thirty-five patients were referred to a CHW, and most were Black with an average age of 54. After six months, both blood pressure and social needs improved. Patients generally liked working with CHWs but sometimes found it hard to build a connection or … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Deploying Community Health Workers to assist with Health-Related Social Needs and Hypertension in Community Care Clinics

Fidelity to an Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Model’s Prenatal Physical Activity Curriculum Modules: A Convergent Parallel Mixed-Methods Investigation

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This study looked at how well community health workers followed a program to teach pregnant women about staying active. Interviews and client records showed that while many workers said they covered the topic often during home visits, the records showed that only about 19% of clients actually got the information more than once. The findings can help improve how the program is … [Read more...] about Fidelity to an Early Childhood Home Visitation Program Model’s Prenatal Physical Activity Curriculum Modules: A Convergent Parallel Mixed-Methods Investigation

Clinician and Patient Readiness to Engage with Community Health Workers at Epilepsy Care Centers

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This study looked at how ready epilepsy care teams are to work with Community Health Workers (CHWs). A survey of doctors, nurses, and social workers showed that most knew little about CHWs or their training. Still, many saw gaps in care for patients with epilepsy, especially related to social issues, and believed CHWs could help. Even without much experience with CHWs, most … [Read more...] about Clinician and Patient Readiness to Engage with Community Health Workers at Epilepsy Care Centers