In this article, authors examine how community health workers in Brazil were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers utilized three data collection methods: online surveys disseminated through social media, an online Facebook discussion forum, and in-depth interviews with two CHW union representatives. After analysis, researchers found that CHWs faced increased … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and health promotion in Brazil: community health workers between vulnerability and resistance
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Community Health Workers Connecting Communities During COVID-19: A Case Study From Chicago
In this case study, authors describe the work of community health workers in a predominately Hispanic Chicago community that experienced disproportionate rates of COVID-19 infection. Through semi-structured interviews with neighborhood CHWs, researchers collected and qualitatively analyzed data related to CHW roles, motivations, and actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Connecting Communities During COVID-19: A Case Study From Chicago
HIV Prevention and Treatment Behavior Change and the Situated Information Motivation Behavioral Skills (sIMB) Model: A Qualitative Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Intervention in Rakai, Uganda
In this qualitative study, researchers assessed Health Scouts, a CHW-led HIV intervention in which CHWs provide one-on-one counseling in HIV prevention and treatment. Health Scouts were elected and recruited from Kasensero, Uganda, and underwent training in smartphone use, confidentiality, disclosure, and HIV-related knowledge. Researchers conducted 51 semi-structured, in-depth … [Read more...] about HIV Prevention and Treatment Behavior Change and the Situated Information Motivation Behavioral Skills (sIMB) Model: A Qualitative Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Intervention in Rakai, Uganda
Feasibility of an Adapted Community-Based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Cancer in the Rural South: Healthy Living Partnerships to Prevent Cancer (HELP PC)
This study aimed to assess the feasibility of evaluating a CHW-facilitated lifestyle intervention in a rural community. The Healthy Living Partnerships to Prevent Cancer, or HELP PC, is an intervention focused on weight reduction through reduced calorie intake and increased physical activity. Twenty-one study participants were recruited from local community centers and … [Read more...] about Feasibility of an Adapted Community-Based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Cancer in the Rural South: Healthy Living Partnerships to Prevent Cancer (HELP PC)
Implementation of community case management of malaria in malaria endemic counties of western Kenya: are community health volunteers up to the task in diagnosing malaria?
The goal of this study was to evaluate the performance of CHVs in conducting malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) in western Kenya. Four counties within the malaria-endemic lake zone were included in the study. Results from 200 malaria RDTs performed by CHVs were compared with test results obtained by experienced medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) performing the same test … [Read more...] about Implementation of community case management of malaria in malaria endemic counties of western Kenya: are community health volunteers up to the task in diagnosing malaria?