In Togo, during the COVID-19 pandemic, two community-based approaches for directly observed treatment (DOT) for tuberculosis (TB) were evaluated: one led by community health workers (CHW-DOT) and the other by families (FB-DOT). Results showed that the CHW-DOT group had higher rates of sputum conversion and more favorable treatment outcomes compared to the FB-DOT group. … [Read more...] about Decentralising DOT for drug-susceptible TB from the health facilities to the community level in Togo
Evaluation
Anthropometric knowledge and measurement evaluation among female volunteer community health workers in Depok
This study evaluated the knowledge, accuracy, and precision of female volunteer community health workers (FVCHWs) in anthropometric assessment for children's nutritional status. Thirty-two participants were assessed after receiving education on anthropometric measurement. Results showed good precision but poor accuracy among FVCHWs, indicating the need for standardized … [Read more...] about Anthropometric knowledge and measurement evaluation among female volunteer community health workers in Depok
A Novel Electronic Record System for Documentation and Efficient Workflow for Community Health Workers: Development and Usability Study
The COPE project developed a new data collection system for Community Health Workers (CHWs) to streamline their efforts in addressing health disparities. The system includes features like needs assessments, progress tracking, and resource documentation. Pilot tests showed positive feedback from users, with over 55,000 documented encounters and 5079 clients. The system improves … [Read more...] about A Novel Electronic Record System for Documentation and Efficient Workflow for Community Health Workers: Development and Usability Study
Engaging Community Health Workers to Enhance Modern Contraceptive Uptake Among Young First-Time Parents in Five Cities of Uttar Pradesh
This intervention aimed to address the unmet need for modern contraceptives among young newly married women and first-time parents (FTPs) in slum settlements. In five cities of Uttar Pradesh, adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) services tailored to FTPs were integrated into the government's family planning (FP) program. Accredited Social Health Activists … [Read more...] about Engaging Community Health Workers to Enhance Modern Contraceptive Uptake Among Young First-Time Parents in Five Cities of Uttar Pradesh
Empowering Underserved Communities in Southern Puerto Rico: A Formal Training Program in Community Health Promotion
The Community Training Institute for Health Disparities (CTIHD) implemented a problem-solving curriculum in Community Health Promotion, consisting of two courses. Pre/post-tests were used to assess knowledge change among 27 community leaders from southern Puerto Rico, including Community Health Workers (CHWs). Cohorts showed increased knowledge, with Cohort 2 demonstrating … [Read more...] about Empowering Underserved Communities in Southern Puerto Rico: A Formal Training Program in Community Health Promotion