CHW Role

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.”

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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.”

Community health worker-facilitated home visits for hypertension management in urban Nepal: a mixed-methods process evaluation

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This study looked at a program in Nepal where community health workers visited people at home to help manage high blood pressure. Most people completed the visits and said they learned more, involved their families, and improved how they monitored their health. However, some plans for behavior change were not clear, and problems like lack of medicines and weak health services … [Read more...] about Community health worker-facilitated home visits for hypertension management in urban Nepal: a mixed-methods process evaluation

Using nominal group technique to develop a training model for community health workers in physical rehabilitation services: in-sights and perspectives from stakeholders

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This study looked at what community health workers need to learn to provide physical rehabilitation services and how they should be trained. It found that they need skills in assessing patients and managing care, and suggested a simple training program that combines classroom and practical learning over about three months. The study shows that with proper training, community … [Read more...] about Using nominal group technique to develop a training model for community health workers in physical rehabilitation services: in-sights and perspectives from stakeholders

Community Perceptions of Integrating Community Health Workers and Telehealth Services for Chronic Disease Management in a Rural Island Community: A Qualitative Study

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This study explored how people in a remote island community in Puerto Rico feel about using telehealth together with community health workers to manage chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. People trusted community health workers and valued their support, while telehealth was seen as helpful in reducing travel and improving access to care. However, there were … [Read more...] about Community Perceptions of Integrating Community Health Workers and Telehealth Services for Chronic Disease Management in a Rural Island Community: A Qualitative Study

A village health worker intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in remote areas of armed conflict in Myanmar-results from a feasibility study in three villages

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This study tested whether community health workers could help manage heart disease risk in villages affected by conflict in Myanmar. They screened people, provided follow-up care at home, and helped patients start and stick to treatment. The program reached many people, improved access to medicines, and led to better control of blood pressure. While some challenges like … [Read more...] about A village health worker intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in remote areas of armed conflict in Myanmar-results from a feasibility study in three villages