This review looks at different community-based approaches used to prevent disease and improve health, especially in underserved areas. It brings together evidence on efforts like health education, early screening, community participation, use of community health workers, digital tools, and supportive policies. The findings show that programs work best when they combine several … [Read more...] about Community-Based Preventive Health Interventions and Their Impact on Population Health Outcomes: A Narrative Review
CHW programs
Community Health Worker Feedback on an mHealth Intervention for Hypertension in Rural Guatemala: Mixed Methods Formative Study
This study in rural Guatemala tested a tablet-based tool used by community health workers to help identify and manage people with high blood pressure. Six community health workers used the tool for six months and shared their experiences through surveys and group discussions. They found the tool helpful and easy to use, and said it improved how they cared for patients. However, … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Feedback on an mHealth Intervention for Hypertension in Rural Guatemala: Mixed Methods Formative Study
Measuring Clients’ Satisfaction and Trust in Community Health Workers: Results From a Cross-Sectional Survey
This study in New Jersey looked at how people feel about working with community health workers. A survey of 75 clients found that almost everyone trusted their community health worker, was satisfied with the support they received, and felt better able to make health decisions. People who met their community health workers more often reported even stronger trust. However, those … [Read more...] about Measuring Clients’ Satisfaction and Trust in Community Health Workers: Results From a Cross-Sectional Survey
A Return-on-Investment Analysis of a Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Program In New York City
This study in New York City looked at a community program for people with type 2 diabetes that was led by community health workers and included education plus support for social needs like housing and access to care. It involved 171 adults and ran for six weeks. After the program, fewer people went to emergency rooms or were admitted to hospital, and participants managed their … [Read more...] about A Return-on-Investment Analysis of a Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Program In New York City
Transforming public health practice through artificial intelligence: strengthening youth community health volunteer capacity
This article looks at how artificial intelligence can support training and work of young community health volunteers. It explains that AI tools can help them learn better, stay motivated, and improve how they deliver health services, especially in low-resource areas. The authors also stress that these tools must be designed in a fair and inclusive way so they do not increase … [Read more...] about Transforming public health practice through artificial intelligence: strengthening youth community health volunteer capacity