Qualitative

Perceived benefits of community-based TB preventive treatment in children in Uganda: “When she sees other children getting the same medication, she will feel not alone.”

This study explored a community-based approach to help children at risk of tuberculosis receive and complete preventive treatment. It found that bringing care closer to home, with support from community health workers and peer groups, can reduce costs, improve trust, and help children stick to treatment. However, challenges like low awareness, stigma, lack of medicines, and … [Read more...] about Perceived benefits of community-based TB preventive treatment in children in Uganda: “When she sees other children getting the same medication, she will feel not alone.”

This study explored how community health workers in rural India understand women’s health-seeking behavior. It found that many women face barriers like gender inequality, lack of money, heavy household responsibilities, and low awareness, which prevent them from seeking care. The study suggests that bringing services closer to homes, increasing community awareness, and … [Read more...] about Voices of Rural India: a qualitative study on ASHA workers’ perspective on health-seeking behaviour of women

This study looked at how well community health workers in Sierra Leone understand and support people with depression. It found that they could recognize depression but often missed serious risks like suicide, and faced challenges such as stigma, limited training, and weak health system support. The study shows that improving training, community awareness, and overall support … [Read more...] about Community health workers’ perceptions of depression and barriers and facilitators to mental health care in Sierra Leone: A qualitative study

This study looked at how well community health workers in India understand and deliver preventive treatment for tuberculosis. It found that their knowledge varies, and they face challenges like limited training, heavy workloads, lack of supplies, and patients being reluctant to take treatment. These issues make it harder to prevent TB. The study shows that better training, … [Read more...] about Awareness and Implementation Challenges of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment among Public Health Providers in Kerala, India

This study explored how public health nurses and community health workers work together in Japan. It found that both groups value each other’s roles, with community health workers helping build trust in communities and nurses supporting coordination and care. Based on their experiences, the study developed a model to improve teamwork and strengthen community health services. … [Read more...] about Creation of a Collaborative Model for Community Health Promotion Through Empowerment Among Community Health Workers in Japan: A Descriptive Qualitative Study