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Pandemic-Related Impairment in the Monitoring of Patients With Hypertension and Diabetes and the Development of a Digital Solution for the Community Health Worker: Quasi Experimental and Implementation Study

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This study investigated how the care of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first part of the study, researchers evaluated the frequency of medical consultations and the disease status of DM patients from 34 primary health care centers in Brazil. Subsequently, authors developed an application for use by CHWs to identify at-risk DM … [Read more...] about Pandemic-Related Impairment in the Monitoring of Patients With Hypertension and Diabetes and the Development of a Digital Solution for the Community Health Worker: Quasi Experimental and Implementation Study

Bridging the gap: A pilot study of a lay health worker model to decrease child mental health stigma and promote parents’ professional help-seeking for Black/African American children.

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This study describes the Bridging the Gap pilot program, which sought to address mental health stigma in Black and African American communities. Sixty-five parents and caregivers of children aged 5 to 12 were recruited in the southeastern United States. Participating caregivers underwent a pre-test survey, educational workshop implemented by lay health workers, and post-test … [Read more...] about Bridging the gap: A pilot study of a lay health worker model to decrease child mental health stigma and promote parents’ professional help-seeking for Black/African American children.

Acceptability of Home-Based HIV Care Offered by Community Health Workers in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Survey

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This study aimed to assess the acceptability of a CHW-led HIV service in the Tshwane district, South Africa. Researchers surveyed 10 clinics between November 2020 and May 2021. Overall, 674 participants were surveyed. Participants were interviewed about their willingness to disclose their HIV status, their openness to CHW home visits, and other themes. After analysis, authors … [Read more...] about Acceptability of Home-Based HIV Care Offered by Community Health Workers in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Survey

Exploring health provider’s knowledge on the home-based maternal and neonatal health care package in Rwanda

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In 2010, Rwanda implemented post-natal community health worker home visits through a home–based maternal and neonatal health care package (HB-MNHC). This cross-sectional study aimed to assess health provider knowledge of HB-MNHC services. Using questionnaires, researchers collected information from 79 health providers involved in the HB-MNHC program, including nurses, midwives, … [Read more...] about Exploring health provider’s knowledge on the home-based maternal and neonatal health care package in Rwanda

Supporting community health workers in fragile settings from a gender perspective: a qualitative study

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This qualitative study explored how gender influences the management of CHWs in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Key informant interviews were conducted with 36 decision-makers and community health managers across study countries. Participants were interviewed about their careers, human resource management experience, and gendered experiences as … [Read more...] about Supporting community health workers in fragile settings from a gender perspective: a qualitative study