In Zambia, identifying hidden malaria cases is crucial for elimination, but reactive case detection (RCD) faces challenges like limited community health workers (CHWs) and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). A mathematical model assessed ways to improve RCD effectiveness, showing that shortages of CHWs and RDTs significantly increase malaria cases. Adding focal mass drug … [Read more...] about Advancing malaria reactive case detection in a Zambia-like setting: A modeling study
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The effect of a combined mHealth and community health worker intervention on HIV self-management
This study analyzed data from a trial evaluating the CHAMPS intervention, which combines mobile health (mHealth) support with community health worker sessions to improve HIV self-management. Results showed that missing medical appointments, uncertainty about care access, and poor adherence to treatment were linked to lower self-management. In New York City, CHAMPS significantly … [Read more...] about The effect of a combined mHealth and community health worker intervention on HIV self-management
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and resilient healthcare systems: Addressing medicine and public health challenges in conflict zones
This review examines how healthcare organizations in conflict zones can align with sustainable development goals (SDGs) to improve health outcomes. It highlights innovative approaches such as telemedicine, mobile health clinics, and community health worker programs. Key areas include improving technology, strengthening health systems, integrating mental health services, and … [Read more...] about Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and resilient healthcare systems: Addressing medicine and public health challenges in conflict zones
Feasibility of Engaging Community Healthcare Workers to Identify and Enhance Subfertility Care in The Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Subfertility affects many people worldwide, including in Sri Lanka, despite its strong healthcare system. This study evaluated the use of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to improve fertility care in Jaffna’s Nallur MOH area. Over six months, the program showed positive results, easing the workload of public health midwives, improving referrals for subfertile couples, and … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Engaging Community Healthcare Workers to Identify and Enhance Subfertility Care in The Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Implementing an Adolescent Community Health Worker Model to Support Adolescents Transitioning to Adult Medicine
Young adults often struggle to move from adolescent to adult healthcare. This project introduced Adolescent Community Health Workers (Adol CHWs) to help with this transition at a hospital in New York. Trained Adol CHWs assisted adolescents (ages 18-22) by coordinating care and ensuring they attended their first adult medicine appointment. Over a year, 80 adolescents were … [Read more...] about Implementing an Adolescent Community Health Worker Model to Support Adolescents Transitioning to Adult Medicine