In this study, researchers sought to assess mitanins’, or female community health workers’, knowledge of malaria. Researchers used interviewer-based questionnaires to collect data from 203 mitanins from two districts in Chhattisgarh, India. After analysis, researchers found that only 26 percent of mitanins had good malaria knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores. … [Read more...] about Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Mitanin’s (Community Health Workers) in Chhattisgarh: Malaria Elimination Perspective
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Experiences of teachers and community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual reproductive health and rights problems in rural health systems: a case of the RISE project in Zambia
This study sought to explore teachers and community based health workers (CBHWs)’ experiences in addressing adolescents sexual, reproductive, health and rights (SRHR) problems in rural health systems in Zambia. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with teachers and CBHWs involved in the implementation of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in communities. The findings … [Read more...] about Experiences of teachers and community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual reproductive health and rights problems in rural health systems: a case of the RISE project in Zambia
Reflections on Digital Maternal and Child Health Support for Mothers and Community Health Workers in Rural Areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa
An exploratory-descriptive study was conducted to reflect on the experiences of mothers, community leaders, and CHWs engaged in maternal and child-focused mobile health interventions in rural areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Focus groups and individual semi-structured interviews were performed, and uncovered the significant role of digital support apps in maternal and … [Read more...] about Reflections on Digital Maternal and Child Health Support for Mothers and Community Health Workers in Rural Areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Cervical Cancer Screening Promotion in Eswatini: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Community Health Workers’ Perceived Barriers
This study sought to examine CHW’s perceived barriers to discussing cervical cancer screening with women eligible for screening and explored factors associated with experiencing more barriers. A telephone survey was conducted with CHWs between July and August of 2021, and uncovered the following commonly endorsed barriers: perceived inability to convince women to undertake … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer Screening Promotion in Eswatini: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Community Health Workers’ Perceived Barriers
Community health workers as change agents in improving equity in birth outcomes in Detroit
This study sought to examine whether pairing pregnant women with CHWs improved pregnancy outcomes among Black women with singleton pregnancies participating in the Women-Inspired Neighborhood (WIN) Network in Detroit, MI. A subset of women were recontacted and asked about program satisfaction, opportunities, and health behaviors. Results demonstrated that not only can CHWs … [Read more...] about Community health workers as change agents in improving equity in birth outcomes in Detroit
